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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
Qualification Levels (Read More)
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
Complimentary Upgrades on full-fare tickets
(booked in Fare Classes Y or B)
Upgrade Window 100 hours 72 hours 24 hours
Companion Upgrades
Earned Upgrades
Systemwide Upgrades
Mileage Bonuses (Read More)
100% Elite Mileage Bonus
25% Elite Mileage Bonus
Minimum Mileage Guarantee
Reservation Assistance (Read More)
Special Service Desk
Preferred seating on Alaska Airlines  
Complimentary access to exclusive Preferred Plus Seats and Preferred Seats
Guaranteed Economy Class Availability  
Waitlist Priority for Purchased First or Business Class  
Waived Ticketing Service Charge
Airport Benefits (Read More)
PriorityAAccessSM Check-in
FlagshipSM Check-In at London Heathrow
PriorityAAccessSM Security Screening
PriorityAAccessSM Boarding Privileges
Priority check-in and boarding on Alaska Airlines**
Same Day Standby
Priority Baggage Delivery  
Waived Checked Baggage Charge on American Airlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection carrier and Alaska Airlines
oneworld® Alliance Travel Benefits
oneworld® Partner Lounge Access
Discounted Admirals Club® Membership
AAdvantage Award Travel Benefits (Read More)
Waived AAdvantage Award Processing Charge
Waived Ticketing Service Charge
Waived AAdvantage Award Change and Reinstatement Charges
Expanded Award Seat Availability
Special discounts on Hotel and Car Awards
Exclusive access to Dynamic Air Awards
Additional Benefits (Read More)
Exclusive AAdvantage Participant Offers
No cap on AAdvantage® miles earned on purchases for domestic Citi®/AAdvantage® credit cardmembers+

*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.

+ AAdvantage® miles are only earned on eligible purchases. Eligible purchases exclude balance transfers, cash advances, convenience checks, items returned for credit and interest charges.