What is platinum status with American Airlines?

AAdvantage Platinum status is the second tier elite status within American Airlines' loyalty program. Members must earn 75,000 Loyalty Points by the end of February each year to reach this level. Every eligible AAdvantage mile earns 1 Loyalty Point.



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1st, 2nd and 3rd checked bags are complimentary for: Confirmed Flagship® First and Flagship® Business Plus customers* AAdvantage Executive Platinum. AAdvantage Platinum Pro. oneworld® Emerald.

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AAdvantage members with Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum status can access Admirals Club lounges when flying internationally on the routes and airlines mentioned above.

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Complimentary drinks and snacks We offer fresh coffee, tea, juice, water and soft drinks, as well as complimentary snacks on board. AAdvantage Executive Platinum® and ConciergeKey® members also get a complimentary alcoholic drink and food menu item during their flight.

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Yes. As an AAdvantage Executive Platinum® member, even if you have not re-qualified, you can buy a lower status level. Please log in to see your offer/s.

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Below are a few of the most valuable benefits of AAdvantage Executive Platinum: Priority check-in, security and boarding. Complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred seats. Complimentary upgrades within North America as early as 100 hours before departure (including award tickets).

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You'll qualify for status based on the Loyalty Points posted to your account for the 12-month period starting on March 1 of each year. And, the new AAdvantage® status membership year is valid through March 31 of each year.

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Your American Airlines status for that year is based on flying and spending with American Airlines partners in a 12-month period starting on March 1 of each year. Once you've earned status, your AAdvantage status is valid through March 31 of the following year.

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Upon earning one million (1,000,000) Million Miler™ miles, AAdvantage® members will be vested with AAdvantage Gold® status for the lifetime of the AAdvantage Gold® program and 35,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles. AAdvantage® bonus miles do not count toward qualifying for AAdvantage® status or the Million Miler™ program.

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To score a complimentary upgrade on a long-haul, international American Airlines flight, AAdvantage Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum and Million Miler elite status holders can use systemwide upgrades.

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But only the most loyal members can achieve American's top-tier elite status: American Airlines Executive Platinum. For their loyalty, American rewards Executive Platinum elites with perks including first-class upgrades, lounge access, free checked bags and a 120% mileage bonus.

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Your AAdvantage Executive Platinum ® benefits entitle you to oneworld ® Emerald SM status. When you travel on oneworld ® airlines, you'll receive priority from check-in to boarding and access to First Class, Business Class and frequent flyer lounges anywhere in the world on eligible flights.

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Earn AAdvantage elite status AAdvantage members with Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum status can access Admirals Club lounges when flying internationally on the routes and airlines mentioned above.

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With the Amex Platinum Card or Amex Business Platinum Card, you have access to the following types of lounges:
  • American Express Centurion lounges.
  • Delta Sky Club lounges.
  • Priority Pass Select lounges.
  • Escape Lounges — The Centurion Studio Partner.
  • Plaza Premium lounges.
  • Lufthansa lounges.


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