Executive Platinum statusAlthough ConciergeKey is American's highest elite status level, it includes all the privileges of Executive Platinum, which is the airline's highest published elite tier.
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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.
With American's elite tier offer you can buy up to one tier above what you've currently qualified for (in other words, if you've already earned Platinum status, you can only earn Platinum Pro status this way — there's also no way to earn Concierge Key with this).
The benefits of American Airlines Concierge Key include the following: Upgrade priority over all other AAdvantage elite tiers (complimentary upgrades start clearing 120 hours out, compared to the 100 hour window for Executive Platinum members)
Complimentary drinks and snacksWe 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.
Group 1: Passengers in domestic first class and international business class, AAdvantage Executive Platinum status holders, and active duty US military personnel. Group 2: AAdvantage Platinum Pro and oneworld Emerald status holders. Group 3: AAdvantage Platinum and oneworld Sapphire status holders.
For most people, it probably won't be worth going very far out of your way to chase airline elite status. You can easily replicate many of the perks that a low- or even mid-tier elite traveler would enjoy by holding the right credit cards and buying the occasional upgrade to first class.
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).
Earn AAdvantage elite statusAAdvantage members with Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum status can access Admirals Club lounges when flying internationally on the routes and airlines mentioned above.
Bonus miles and Loyalty Points on flightsIn particular, Gold members get a 40% bonus, Platinum members get a 60% bonus, Platinum Pro members get an 80% bonus and Executive Platinum members get a 120% bonus. These bonuses let you earn more redeemable miles and Loyalty Points on flights.
All Citi cards — including the Citi Aadvantage Platinum Select card — require a credit score of at least 660, but your best odds for approval are with a score of 700+.
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.
American Airlines stopped offering this version of Airpass on November 30, 2022, and have stated they intend to fully unwind the program by March 31, 2024. Existing unlimited AAirpass memberships remain valid.