What happens when you reach Executive Platinum?


What happens when you reach Executive Platinum? 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.


What qualifies you for Flagship Lounge?

Customers who may access a Flagship® Lounge include customers traveling in a First or Business class cabin on qualifying international or transcontinental flights or other qualifying domestic flights marketed and operated by American, a oneworld® airline, or marketed by JetBlue* and operated by American, AAdvantage ...


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.


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.


Is it worth paying for Executive Platinum?

In 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.


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^


Does Executive Platinum get upgraded on international flights?

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.


Does Platinum status get you lounge access?

Amex Platinum cardmembers get access to Delta-operated Sky Club lounges when flying on a Delta-operated flight or a Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet. To find eligible lounges, head to Delta's website and select Platinum Card® Members From American Express as your membership type.


Do Executive platinum get free drinks?

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.


Is elite status worth it anymore?

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.


Does executive platinum get flagship lounge access?

Get access if you're: A ConciergeKey®, AAdvantage Executive Platinum® or AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status member, and. Departing, arriving or connecting on a qualifying same-day international flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline (regardless of cabin)*


How often do executive platinum get upgraded?

Unlimited upgrades within North America. Your upgrade can be confirmed as early as 100 hours before the flight, when available. Additionally, you are also eligible for complimentary upgrades on Alaska Airlines.


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