I just achieved lifetime platinum and intend that AA will continue to be my first choice. What is the point of achieving status, having perks that you don't use. For me it means that I will feel freer to use my miles for trips knowing that I will continue to get perks even if I don't fly enough paid miles to achieve status each year. If the fare is cheap enough I will still buy a ticket knowing I will get double miles.
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Ms.DtG