What is the difference between gold and platinum select on American Airlines?

AAdvantage Executive Platinum® members earn a 120% bonus, AAdvantage Platinum Pro® members earn an 80% bonus, AAdvantage Platinum® members earn a 60% bonus and AAdvantage Gold® members earn a 40% bonus on top of base miles earned traveling with American and participating oneworld® airlines.



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Levels of American Airlines Elite Status
  • Gold: 40,000 Loyalty Points.
  • Platinum: 75,000 Loyalty Points.
  • Platinum Pro: 125,000 Loyalty Points.
  • Executive Platinum: 200,000 Loyalty Points.


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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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Although the American Express® Gold Card doesn't come with the ability to enter the lounge, it does provide a variety of other benefits. While most of these are food-focused, the card does offer some decent travel insurance, including trip delay insurance.

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You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.

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In other words, flying isn't the only way to reach status in the AAdvantage program. You can earn Loyalty Points by making online purchases through the AAdvantage eShopping portal or SimplyMiles, participating in AAdvantage Dining, booking partner hotels or renting a car with eligible car rental companies.

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Use your benefits around the world with oneworld ® Ruby SM status. Your AAdvantage Gold ® benefits entitle you to oneworld ® Ruby SM status. When you travel on oneworld ® airlines, you'll receive priority check-in, standby and preferred seating privileges.

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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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Here are some of the benefits each status level can give you.
  • American Airlines Gold: 40,000 Loyalty Points.
  • American Airlines Platinum: 75,000 Loyalty Points.
  • American Airlines Platinum Pro: 125,000 Loyalty Points.
  • American Airlines Executive Platinum: 200,000 Loyalty Points.


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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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Airport lounges are generally worth the effort to get in, whether as provided by your airline ticket, credit card or elite status. The benefits are truly there, from the basics like Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, beverages and a place to sit, to sit down meals and premium beverages.

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  1. Government-issued photo ID.
  2. Admirals Club® digital membership card or physical Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® or AAdvantage® status card.
  3. A boarding pass for same-day travel on an eligible flight.


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Complimentary access Complimentary Admirals Club access is available to business and first-class passengers traveling on any international route (including flights to Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, which previously were excluded), premium transcontinental routes and select Hawaii flights.

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Hold AAdvantage, Oneworld or JetBlue elite status No matter what tier of elite status you have, you'll get to board the flight during priority boarding — even if you're flying in economy. Executive Platinum members can board in Group 1, while Platinum Pro (and Oneworld Emerald) members may board in Group 2.

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Ways to Avoid Baggage Fees You can usually avoid having to pay baggage fees on American Airlines by booking your flight in business or first class, securing elite status within its loyalty program, or by using American Airlines co-branded credit cards, which will waive the fee for your first checked bag.

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How to avoid paying checked baggage fees
  1. Know the fees. ...
  2. Use the right credit card. ...
  3. Book first or business class. ...
  4. Get elite status or fly with someone who has it. ...
  5. Use a military discount. ...
  6. Check your bag at the gate. ...
  7. Pack light.


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American Airlines is considered to be a safe airline and has excellent mileage redemption options. It offers flights to many destinations worldwide and has a variety of ticket types for travelers of all budgets. Before booking a ticket, be sure to join the AAdvantage loyalty program for added benefits.

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