Originally Posted by
yosithezet
AA Plat/Gold challenge now only counts AA flights. Also, there is now a fee associated with the challenge.
Yes there is a $150 fee attached but it is a one time minimal fee compared to EL AL's fuel surcharges
As to AA flights, the rules do say that non AA metal Codeshare flights with AA flight numbers do count towards the challenge, but I am aware that some AA reps say that only AA AE metal counts.
If there is a clear ruling update on this matter maybe someone could post it.