What is the difference between Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro?

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.
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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.
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What is Platinum Pro in world?

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.
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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.
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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.
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Does Platinum Pro give you lounge access?

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.
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How many people are Executive Platinum?

There are 50,000 – 60,000 Executive Platinum top tier American AAdvantage members. There are about the same number of Delta Diamond members.
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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.
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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.
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What boarding group is Platinum PRO?

Executive Platinum members can board in Group 1, while Platinum Pro (and Oneworld Emerald) members may board in Group 2.
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How do you get Platinum Pro on American Airlines?

To earn AAdvantage Platinum Pro status you'll need 125,000 Loyalty Points. To earn this, you can either fly on American or its partner airlines, rent cars through the airline, book hotels and earn AAdvantage miles, dine out with American's dining program, or shop using American's online shopping portal.
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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.
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What does Executive Platinum get?

AAdvantage Executive Platinum ® members receive unlimited complimentary upgrades to the premium cabin (including award tickets) when traveling within North America on American Airlines. Your upgrade can be confirmed as early as 100 hours before the flight, when available.
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How do you qualify for Executive Platinum?

How do you get elite status on American Airlines?
  1. Gold: 30,000 Loyalty Points.
  2. Platinum: 75,000 Loyalty Points.
  3. Platinum Pro: 125,000 Loyalty Points.
  4. Executive Platinum: 200,000 Loyalty Points.
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Does United Status reset every year?

The program year with United Airlines runs through Jan. 31 of the following year. Thus, your status is good for the year you earn it, all of the following year and a month into the next year. Additionally, United has extended status and other perks in response to the pandemic.
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Do Executive Platinum get free drinks in coach?

And also do we plan to expand our food for purchase options?” In fact, alcohol is already free of charge in coach for passengers seated in Main Cabin Extra as well as Executive Platinum and Concierge Key members.
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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.
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How many bags can Executive Platinum check?

Flagship® First confirmed customers and AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and oneworld® Emerald members can check 3 bags up to 70 lbs / 32 kgs at no extra cost.
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Does Platinum Pro get systemwide upgrades?

Members who reach the Platinum Pro level (the tier just under Executive Platinum, achieved with 125,000 Loyalty Points) can choose up to 1 systemwide upgrade annually when choosing among several benefits on their choice rewards list.
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What does Platinum status on American Airlines get you?

Platinum status is the second-lowest tier in the American Airlines AAdvantage program and offers complimentary auto-requested upgrades, a 48-hour upgrade window, 60% elite mileage bonus, complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred seats, and 2 free checked bags.
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