AAdvantage Platinum Pro: $3,845. The third tier in the AAdvantage program is Platinum Pro, which requires 125,000 Loyalty Points each year. For this valuation, I assume 150,000 Loyalty Points earned, with 112,500 earned from flying alone. This works out to $12,500 worth of flights.

How many AA Platinum Pro members are there?

There are 50,000 – 60,000 Executive Platinum top tier American AAdvantage members. There are about the same number of Delta Diamond members.

What does Platinum Pro get you on American Airlines?

Status mileage bonus

AAdvantage Executive Platinum^® members earn a 120% bonus, AAdvantage Platinum Pro^® members earn an 80% bonus, AAdvantage Platinum^® members earn a 60% bonus and AAdvantage Gold^® members earn a 40% bonus on top of base miles earned traveling with American and participating oneworld^® airlines.

Is AA Executive Platinum worth it?

Is AA Executive Platinum worth it? Executive Platinum provides the most tiers out of any of the public status levels on American and comes with several really beneficial perks, including complimentary upgrades on all domestic routes and up to 5 systemwide upgrades as part of a Loyalty Choice Rewards program.

What is the difference between Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum?

See our Advertiser Disclosure for more details. Platinum Pro is the second-highest public tier in the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. Executive Platinum is higher and Platinum and Gold are the lower levels.

I got Executive Platinum status & they give me these crazy perks on every flight!

What's higher than Executive Platinum?

Highest upgrade priority

ConciergeKey members enjoy the highest priority on upgrade, standby and waitlists for flights. For upgrades, ConciergeKey members clear before Executive Platinum members if space is available.

What are the benefits of Platinum Pro?

The biggest benefits of Platinum Pro include:

• Complimentary, unlimited domestic upgrades.
• Complimentary same-day changes.
• Oneworld Emerald status and complimentary international lounge access.
• Priority check-in and security access.
• Discounted Admirals Club access.

Does Platinum Pro get me into Admirals Club?

AAdvantage members who are Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum can access Admirals Club lounges when flying internationally on the routes mentioned above — AAdvantage elites don't qualify if they are only traveling within North America.

Does Platinum Pro get upgraded on international flights?

Not all elites need to check the mileage of their flights. Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum elites are eligible for unlimited, auto-requested upgrades on all paid flights. In addition, Executive Platinum elites are eligible for unlimited complimentary upgrades on award flights through the 500-mile upgrade program.

What happens when you reach a million miles on American Airlines?

At one million miles, you'll earn lifetime AAdvantage Gold status. Gold status provides a host of perks, including a 40% mileage bonus (7 miles per dollar spent instead of 5 miles per dollar spent), priority check-in, security and boarding and free preferred seats at check-in.

Which airline is easiest to get status?

One of the easiest airlines to earn elite status with is Asiana. That's because the program gives you 24 months to meet the qualification requirements, as opposed to 12 months like with most airline loyalty programs.

Do Executive Platinum get free drinks?

Complimentary drinks and snacks

AAdvantage Executive Platinum® and ConciergeKey® members also get a complimentary alcoholic drink and food menu item during their flight.

Can I purchase executive Platinum status?

Yes, you could theoretically buy Executive Platinum status. Since the only requirement is earning 200,000 Loyalty Points you could get there by spending on credit cards and through the shopping portal.

What are the status levels on American Airlines?

Bottom Line: There are 4 levels of elite status within the American Airlines AAdvantage program — Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum. A fifth level, ConciergeKey, is invitation-only and doesn't publish membership requirements.

Is there a 10 million mile club?

A US businessman has been rewarded for his loyalty to one single airline company after accumulating 10 million air miles. Thomas Stuker, a sales consultant, reached the milestone after a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago.

How many miles did George Clooney fly in Up In The Air?

Hollywood tackled such obsessive "air-miles" chasers in the 2009 George Clooney film Up In The Air. He played a corporate hatchet man whose fixation with notching up ten million frequent- flyer miles concealed an emotionally empty man with no home life.

How many million milers are on American Airlines?

I get the challenge from American's perspective. The airline has some members with heavily inflated million miler totals, given that back in the day all miles counted. There are definitely some 10 million milers out there, who haven't actually flown American all that much. What do I think American should do?

What world level is Platinum PRO?

Your AAdvantage Platinum Pro ^® benefits entitle you to oneworld ^® Emerald ^SM status. When you travel on oneworld ^® airlines, you'll receive priority from check-in to boarding and access to First Class, Business Class and frequent flyer lounges anywhere in the world on eligible flights.

Can I give my 500 mile upgrades for someone else?

Keep in mind, you cannot transfer upgrade certificates, so if your friends or family have spares, they won't be able to share. A passenger must have enough 500-mile upgrades in their account to cover the entire trip. If they don't, they'll be prompted at check-in to purchase more or will be refused the upgrade.

Is Admirals Club membership worth?

If you are only flying a couple of times per year, the benefits are unlikely to outweigh the cost of membership. However, if you are a regular flyer and travel a lot for business, an Admirals Club membership could very well be worth it.

Is alcohol free in Admirals Club?

Amenities. Admirals Club lounges provide complimentary beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), light snacks, and Wi-Fi access.

Is Centurion lounge better than Admirals Club?

Ultimately, your decision depends on your traveling style and the airports you frequent. If you always travel through Dallas, for example, it's a no brainer! The Admirals Club is more likely to be helpful if your flight is canceled, since there are more locations, but the Centurion Lounge is much nicer.