What are the benefits of AA Platinum status?


What are the benefits of AA Platinum status?

AAdvantage Platinum®
  • Complimentary upgrades on American and Alaska Airlines*
  • 48-hour upgrade window.
  • 60% status mileage bonus.
  • Complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred Seats*
  • 2 free checked bags^


Which AA card gets lounge access?

Unlike Delta and United which offer multiple credit card options for access to their lounges, American Airlines offers only one — the AAdvantage Executive World Elite card.


Does American Airlines Platinum status expire?

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.


Is American Platinum Card hard to get?

American Express Platinum card isn't the hardest Amex card to get, though. Its requirements are far more lenient than those of the Centurion® Card from American Express. This is an invitation-only card that comes with a $5000 annual fee. So, you need to have a high annual income to qualify.


Which is better Admirals Club or Flagship?

While Admirals Clubs offer plenty of great facilities to make flying more relaxing and refreshing, Flagship Lounges are also a great way to experience flying. Flagship Lounges offer many of the benefits of Admiral Clubs plus a few extras, including: Premium wine. Specialty cocktails.


Do I need my platinum card to access lounge?

To access participating lounges, you must show your Platinum Card, a government-issued ID and a same-day boarding pass for confirmed travel. However, guest access and guest fees will vary.


What lounges can you get into with Platinum card?

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.


Does American Platinum status get lounge access?

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.


Is American Platinum status worth it?

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).


Can AA Platinum use Flagship Lounge?

AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum Members on Qualifying Flights. Regardless of cabin class, these individuals can access Flagship Lounges as long as they're booked on a qualifying flight (the same day or before 6 a.m. the following day).


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 Platinum get priority boarding?

Priority boarding You are among the first invited to board the plane as an AAdvantage® status member. After our ConciergeKey® members, uniformed U.S. military and First Class customers, you are welcomed to board as follows: Group 1 – AAdvantage Executive Platinum. Group 2 – AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and oneworld® ...


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