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American Airlines AAdvantage

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.

Verified 2026-05-04 · Source ↗

Tiers

Tier 1 of 5

Member

Earn via

0 LP

Base member tier — no elite benefits beyond program participation.

Tier 2 of 5

Gold

Earn via

40K Loyalty Points

  • luggage

    1 free checked bag

  • airline_seat_recline_extra

    Priority boarding

  • upgrade

    Complimentary domestic upgrades

  • star

    +40% bonus miles on flights

  • event_seat

    Seat selection

    Preferred

  • hub

    Oneworld Ruby alliance status

Plan path to Gold

Tier 3 of 5

Platinum

Earn via

75K Loyalty Points

  • luggage

    2 free checked bags

  • airline_seat_recline_extra

    Priority boarding

  • upgrade

    Complimentary domestic upgrades

  • weekend

    Lounge access

    Oneworld business lounges (international)

  • star

    +60% bonus miles on flights

  • event_seat

    Seat selection

    Preferred + Main Cabin Extra (24hr ahead)

  • hub

    Oneworld Sapphire alliance status

Plan path to Platinum

Tier 4 of 5

Platinum Pro

Earn via

125K Loyalty Points

  • luggage

    3 free checked bags

  • airline_seat_recline_extra

    Priority boarding

  • upgrade

    Complimentary domestic upgrades

  • weekend

    Lounge access

    Oneworld business lounges (international)

  • star

    +80% bonus miles on flights

  • event_seat

    Seat selection

    Preferred + Main Cabin Extra at booking

  • swap_horiz

    Same-day flight change

  • hub

    Oneworld Sapphire alliance status

Plan path to Platinum Pro

Tier 5 of 5

Executive Platinum

Earn via

200K Loyalty Points

  • luggage

    3 free checked bags

  • airline_seat_recline_extra

    Priority boarding

  • upgrade

    Complimentary domestic upgrades

  • weekend

    Lounge access

    Oneworld first class lounges + Flagship (int'l)

  • star

    +120% bonus miles on flights

  • event_seat

    Seat selection

    All including premium cabins at booking

  • swap_horiz

    Same-day flight change

  • undo

    Award redeposit fees waived

  • hub

    Oneworld Emerald alliance status

  • card_giftcard

    Annual Choice Benefit

    Systemwide Upgrades / Gold for someone / Bonus miles

  • support_agent

    Executive Platinum desk

Plan path to Executive Platinum

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