AAdvantage Elite Benefits Chart
As an AAdvantage elite status member, you will enjoy a world of perks and benefits designed to make your travel experience more enjoyable.
| Benefit | AAdvantage Executive Platinum® | AAdvantage Platinum® | AAdvantage Gold® |
| oneworld® Status | Emerald | Sapphire | Ruby |
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| To qualify for elite status, meet one or more of the following requirements within a calendar year | 100,000 miles 100,000 points 100 segments |
50,000 miles 50,000 points 60 segments |
25,000 miles 25,000 points 30 segments |
| Upgrade Privileges (Read More) | |||
| 500-Mile Upgrades* | |||
| Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades |  |
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| Complimentary Upgrades on full-fare tickets (booked in Fare Classes Y or B) |
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| Upgrade Window | 100 hours | 72 hours | 24 hours |
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| Mileage Bonuses (Read More) | |||
| 100% Elite Mileage Bonus | |
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| 25% Elite Mileage Bonus | |
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| Minimum Mileage Guarantee | |
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| Reservation Assistance (Read More) | |||
| Special Service Desk | |
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| Preferred seating on Alaska Airlines | |
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| Complimentary access to exclusive Preferred Seats and Main Cabin Extra | |
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| Guaranteed Economy Class Availability | |
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| Waitlist Priority for Purchased First or Business Class | |
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| Waived Ticketing Service Charge | |
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| Airport Benefits (Read More) | |||
| PriorityAAccessSM Check-in | |
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| FlagshipTM Check-In at London Heathrow | |
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| PriorityAAccessSM Security Screening | |
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| PriorityAAccessSM Boarding Privileges | |
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| Priority check-in and boarding on Alaska Airlines** | |
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| Same Day Standby | |
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| Priority Baggage Delivery | |
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| Complimentary Checked Baggage Allowance on American Airlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection carrier and Alaska Airlines | |
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| oneworld® Alliance Travel Benefits | |
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| oneworld® Extra Baggage Allowanceˆ | |
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| oneworld® Partner Lounge Access | |
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| Discounted Admirals Club® Membership | |
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| AAdvantage Award Travel Benefits (Read More) | |||
| Waived AAdvantage Award Processing Charge | |
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| Waived Ticketing Service Charge | |
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| Waived AAdvantage Award Change and Reinstatement Charges | |
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| Expanded Award Seat Availability | |||
| Special discounts on Hotel and Car Awards | |
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| Exclusive access to Dynamic Air Awards | |
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| Exclusive AAdvantage Participant Offers | |
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| No cap on AAdvantage® miles earned on purchases for domestic Citi®/AAdvantage® credit cardmembers+ | |
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| Complimentary food and drink in the Main Cabin | |
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*Valid for travel within/between the 50 U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Bermuda, and between the U.S. and Central America.
**Includes access to expedited security lanes when traveling on Alaska Airlines for AAdvantage Executive Platinum and AAdvantage Platinum members.
ˆAs a benefit of the oneworld alliance, Executive Platinum members (oneworld Emerald) are entitled to one additional bag, for a total of three checked bags on American.
+ AAdvantage® miles are only earned on eligible purchases. Eligible purchases exclude balance transfers, cash advances, convenience checks, items returned for credit and interest charges.
