What are the benefits of AA Gold membership?


What are the benefits of AA Gold membership?

AAdvantage Gold®
  • Complimentary upgrades on American and Alaska Airlines*
  • 24-hour upgrade window.
  • 40% status mileage bonus.
  • Complimentary Main Cabin Extra Seats at check-in*
  • Complimentary Preferred Seats*
  • 1 free checked bag^


What is the difference between AA Gold and Platinum?

AAdvantage Platinum ? status gives you priority over AAdvantage Gold ? members for upgrades to the premium cabin where more room, dining options and other comforts come standard.


Does AA Gold give you lounge access?

Additionally, American AAdvantage members with Platinum status or higher and Alaska Mileage Plan members with MVP Gold status or higher can access Admirals Club lounges (with one guest) when traveling in any cabin on a qualifying international flight with American Airlines or a Oneworld partner.


What is the AA gold equivalent to Oneworld?

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.


Does AA Gold get main cabin extra free?

Leverage elite status AAdvantage Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum elite members get to select Main Cabin Extra seats for free at any time. However, AAdvantage Gold elites need to wait until 24 hours prior to departure before getting complimentary access.


Which airlines are easiest to get gold status?

A couple airlines make it really easy to achieve, too. Aegean: Aegean offers the easiest track to Star Alliance Gold. If you're able to fly six segments with them, you only need to collect a total of 36,000 flown miles in a year for Star Alliance Gold status.


Do AA Gold members get free checked bags?

1st checked bag is complimentary for: Eligible AAdvantage® Aviator® and Citi® / AAdvantage® cardmembers (on domestic American Airlines operated itineraries) AAdvantage Gold.


What is the black boarding pass on American airlines?

Instead of printing it, and displaying it as though it were a watermark on the card stock, it will be in the bottom left hand corner and inside of a circle. Black means elite status or other 'priority access' eligibility, and if it isn't shaded black it displays your boarding group.


How do I know if my card has free airport lounge?

If your issuer provides complimentary lounge visits, there will be a “Complimentary Visit” section under My Information on the app and under My Account on the web. If you do not have any complimentary visits, this section will not display.


How do I get priority boarding on American Airlines?

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.


How early should I get to the airport American airlines?

Check-in times To check bags or check in at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. – 45 minutes. To or from destinations outside the U.S. – 60 minutes.


Do seniors get priority boarding on American Airlines?

Information for senior travelers Early boarding is available if you need more time or assistance boarding. You must identify yourself to the gate agent to request early boarding. Wheelchair assistance is available to help with long distances at the airport.


Do AA Platinum get free drinks?

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.


Does AA gold status get priority boarding?

Group 4 is considered priority boarding on American Airlines. Eligible passengers include elite flyers holder AA Gold or Oneworld Ruby status, as well as AirPass travelers, premium economy ticket holders, travelers who bought priority boarding and eligible corporate travelers.