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As an AAdvantage® elite status member, you'll enjoy a world of perks and benefits designed to make your travel experience more enjoyable when traveling with American Airlines, oneworld® members and partner airlines.
There are 2 ways to qualify for elite status based on your activity during the calendar year:
You’ll be able to qualify for elite status in 2021 with adjusted Elite Qualifying Dollar (EQD), Elite Qualifying Mile (EQM) and Elite Qualifying Segment (EQS) requirements.
| Qualification | Executive Platinum oneworld® Emerald |
Platinum Pro oneworld® Emerald |
Platinum oneworld® Sapphire |
Gold oneworld® Ruby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQMs | 80,000 | 60,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| EQSs | 95 | 70 | 45 | 20 |
| EQDs^ | $12,000 | $7,000 | $4,500 | $2,000 |
^For 2021, we’ll waive the EQD requirement to qualify for Gold, Platinum or Platinum Pro status if you spend $30,000 on net purchases with an eligible AAdvantage® credit card that post to your account between January 1 – December 31, 2021.
| Qualification | Executive Platinum oneworld® Emerald |
Platinum Pro oneworld® Emerald |
Platinum oneworld® Sapphire |
Gold oneworld® Ruby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQMs | 100,000 | 75,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 |
| EQSs | 120 | 90 | 60 | 30 |
| EQDs | $15,000 | $9,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| On American | Executive Platinum | Platinum Pro | Platinum | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights 500 miles or less: Unlimited, auto-requested complimentary upgrades1 | available | available | available | available |
| Flights over 500 miles: Use earned or purchased 500-mile upgrades1 | Unlimited, auto-requested complimentary upgrades on flights over 500 miles | Unlimited, auto-requested complimentary upgrades on flights over 500 miles | available | available |
| Complimentary upgrades on award tickets | available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Upgrade 1 companion traveling with you on the same flight with 500-mile upgrades | available | available | available | available |
| Upgrades confirmed before departure (as early as) |
100 hours | 72 hours | 48 hours | 24 hours |
Upgrades are valid on American marketed and operated flights, within and between the U.S. (including Hawaii) and between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Central America (based on availability). Upgrades are valid from the Main Cabin to the next class of service.
Gold and Platinum members will get four 500-mile upgrades for every 12,500 EQMs you earn during the membership year after you achieve status.
AAdvantage® Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro members receive complimentary upgrades on Alaska Airlines. Upgrades will be confirmed as early as 120 hours before departure, if seats are available.
Elite status benefits on Alaska Airlines
You’ll receive the option to choose up to 4 systemwide upgrades as an elite choice reward when you qualify or re-qualify for Executive Platinum status. Upgrades are valid, when available, for one-way travel on any American marketed and operated flight (up to 3 segments) and you can give them to anyone, even if you're not traveling with them.
When you qualify under the modified 2021 qualification requirements, Platinum Pro members will receive 1 elite choice reward and Executive Platinum members will receive 2 elite choice rewards. Reward options include systemwide upgrades, Admirals Club® access, bonus miles and more.
Members who qualify for Executive Platinum status based on their elite-qualifying activity will receive a choice of rewards upon reaching 150,000, 200,000 and 250,000 EQMs.
For 2021, we’ve lowered the thresholds to 120,000, 160,000 and 200,000 EQMs:
Track your progress toward reaching these reward levels in your account. Once you reach these goals, your reward choices will be available in your wallet.
| Benefits | Executive Platinum | Platinum Pro | Platinum | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite mileage bonus | 120% | 80% | 60% | 40% |
| Minimum EQM guarantee | available | available | available | available |
Elite status members earn additional bonus miles on base flight miles earned when traveling with:
AAdvantage® members earn a base of 500 EQMs for eligible flights under 500 miles on American and oneworld® airlines; 250 EQMs for flights under 500 miles on Basic Economy fares for travel through December 31, 2020. Starting January 1, 2021, Basic Economy fares won't earn EQMs, EQSs or EQDs.
To calculate final EQMs earned, the multiplier for airline and booking code flown is applied to this base.
EQMs don't include class-of-service bonus miles, elite bonuses, other participant miles, any other AAdvantage® bonus mileage, or miles obtained from BuyMiles or GiftMiles.
| Benefits | Executive Platinum | Platinum Pro | Platinum | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority through the airport at check-in, security and boarding | available | available | available | available |
| Free checked bags | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Priority bag delivery | available | available | available | Not available |
| Same-day standby priority | available | available | available | available |
| Complimentary same-day flight change | available | available | Not available | Not available |
| Discounted Admirals Club® membership | available | available | available | available |
Want a fast check-in? Check in online or with our self-service check-in machines when traveling with us. In addition, we also offer curbside check-in and priority check-in areas:
After checking-in for your flight, we invite you to use our exclusive security screening lanes at select airports.
You are among the first invited to board the plane as an AAdvantage® elite status member. After our ConciergeKeySM members, uniformed U.S. military and First Class customers, you are welcomed to board as follows:
If you arrive late to the gate, you may bypass the General Boarding lines and enjoy the convenience of boarding anytime via the dedicated Priority boarding lane. Just show your boarding pass, and you'll be on your way!
Free checked bags apply, based on elite status, for elite members and guests traveling on the same reservation (excluding group reservations) on itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines or marketed by American and operated by a oneworld® partner. If the standard cabin allowance is higher than the number of elite free checked bags, then the standard cabin allowance applies.
The number of free checked bags depends on your highest status level at time of ticketing or check-in. If your status level is:
Oversize or overweight bags may incur additional fees.
Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members' checked bags will be tagged as priority and be among the first bags delivered to the baggage claim area on American flights. This benefit also applies to guests traveling on the same reservation (excluding group reservations).
Elite members receive a higher priority when standing by for a different flight on the same day of travel when flying to/from:
Receive a special discounted price on an Admirals Club® membership and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere for business or pleasure before, after, or between flights. To learn more, visit our Admirals Club® page or call 1-800-237-7971 from the continental U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.
| Benefits | Executive Platinum | Platinum Pro | Platinum | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive service desk | available | available | available | available |
| Complimentary preferred seats* | available | available | available | available |
| Complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats* | available | available | available | Within 24 hours of departure |
| Guaranteed availability in the Main Cabin | available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Waitlist priority for purchased First or Business Class | available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Complimentary alcoholic beverage and snack in the Main Cabin | available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Exclusive partner offers | available | available | available | available |
To provide you with the personalized attention you deserve, each AAdvantage® elite status level has its own service desk. Representatives are available to assist with:
As an AAdvantage® elite status member, you have complimentary access to Preferred seats (if available) which have standard legroom and are more favorably located throughout the Main Cabin. We set aside a number of these seats on every flight for our premium customers and anyone traveling on full-fare Economy Class tickets. This benefit also applies to up to 8 passengers traveling with you in the same reservation.
Main Cabin Extra offers up to six inches of additional legroom to stretch out and relax. Located towards the front of the cabin, Main Cabin Extra seating (if available) allows easier boarding and deplaning.
Complimentary access to Main Cabin Extra seating
Complimentary access within 24 hours of departure if seats are available
This benefit also applies to up to 8 passengers traveling in the same reservation with you.
Executive Platinum members and 1 companion can book a full-fare ticket in the Main Cabin on sold-out American Airlines and American Eagle® flights when you make your reservation at least 24 hours in advance (except on codeshare flights and flights to/from Venezuela).
If we're unable to confirm a First or Business Class seat on your preferred American Airlines flight, Executive Platinum members will be placed on the top of the waitlist for the next available seat. Please call at least 24 hours prior to flight departure for this service. If you aren't confirmed before arriving at the airport, you can ask an agent to put you on the standby list.
Executive Platinum members traveling in the Main Cabin on board American Airlines and American Eagle® can enjoy a complimentary beverage from our standard alcoholic beverage selections as well as 1 snack. The snack includes any food item on our menu.*
*On flights with full drink service. The number of drinks served may be limited.
Some AAdvantage® participant companies offer exclusive recognition and / or automatic mileage bonuses to Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum and Gold members.
| Benefits | Executive Platinum | Platinum Pro | Platinum | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanded award seat availability on American Airlines | available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Special discounts on hotel and car awards | available | available | available | available |
Executive Platinum members and 1 companion have exclusive access to additional MileSAAver award seating on American Airlines and American Eagle® flights. While this is not a guarantee of available seating, it does provide more flexibility when you are traveling on a MileSAAver award. Please call the Executive Platinum service desk to access this benefit.
Elite status members receive special discounts on hotel and car awards.
Our West Coast International Alliance gives AAdvantage® elite status members access to even more benefits when flying on Alaska Airlines. This includes the benefits you enjoy when flying on Alaska as a member of the oneworld® alliance.
Our Northeast Alliance gives AAdvantage® elite status members access to even more benefits when flying on JetBlue.
| oneworld® benefits2 | Executive Platinum Emerald |
Platinum Pro Emerald |
Platinum Sapphire |
Gold Ruby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oneworld® priority check-in and standby | available | available | available | available |
| oneworld® priority boarding | available | available | available | Not available |
| oneworld® priority security | available | available | available | Not available |
| oneworld® partner lounge access3 | First and Business Class and frequent flyer lounges | First and Business Class and frequent flyer lounges | Business Class and frequent flyer lounges | Not available |
| oneworld® preferred or pre-reserved seating4 | available | available | available | available |
| oneworld® extra bag allowance5 | Total of 3 bags on American | Total of 3 bags on American | Not available | Not available |
*Offered based on available space
2oneworld® benefits are available only to passengers on scheduled flights that are both marketed and operated by a oneworld® member airline (marketed means that there must be a oneworld® member airline flight number on your ticket).
3For a limited time, qualifying international flights include flights between the U.S. and Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico. Includes customers on qualifying departing international flights marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline (regardless of cabin). Standard AAdvantage® member access to American Airlines lounges excludes (regardless of status or class of service) flights within North America or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Access to Qantas Domestic Business Lounges excluded.
4Based on the individual policy of the oneworld® airline operating the flight.
5Free checked bags apply, based on elite status, for elite members and guests traveling on the same reservation (excluding group reservations) on itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines or marketed by American and operated by a oneworld® partner. If the standard cabin allowance is higher than the number of qualified elite free checked bags, then the standard cabin allowance applies.
