Tier 1 of 5
Member
Earn via
0 LP
Base member tier — no elite benefits beyond program participation.
AA uses Loyalty Points (LP) as the single elite-qualifying currency. LP comes from flying, AAdvantage credit card spend, or partner activity — making AA status uniquely earnable without flying. Admirals Club access requires separate membership/card; Executive Platinum gets Flagship Lounge access on int'l flights only.
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Tier 1 of 5
Earn via
0 LP
Base member tier — no elite benefits beyond program participation.
Tier 2 of 5
Earn via
40K Loyalty Points
1 free checked bag
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
+40% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
Preferred
Oneworld Ruby alliance status
Tier 3 of 5
Earn via
75K Loyalty Points
2 free checked bags
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
Lounge access
Oneworld business lounges (international)
+60% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
Preferred + Main Cabin Extra (24hr ahead)
Oneworld Sapphire alliance status
Tier 4 of 5
Earn via
125K Loyalty Points
3 free checked bags
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
Lounge access
Oneworld business lounges (international)
+80% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
Preferred + Main Cabin Extra at booking
Same-day flight change
Oneworld Sapphire alliance status
Tier 5 of 5
Earn via
200K Loyalty Points
3 free checked bags
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
Lounge access
Oneworld first class lounges + Flagship (int'l)
+120% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
All including premium cabins at booking
Same-day flight change
Award redeposit fees waived
Oneworld Emerald alliance status
Annual Choice Benefit
Systemwide Upgrades / Gold for someone / Bonus miles
Executive Platinum desk
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