Originally Posted by
Burney
I am considering a PLAT challenge, however, did have a question on how that might affect EXP status attainment - if any.
Welcome to FT! A Plat challenge won't affect the requirement of EXP in anyway. You would still need to earn the requisite number of 100K BIS miles/points or 100 segments. Of course, all flights during a calendar year would count, including any taken to meet the Plat challenge (successfully or not).
However, a successful Plat challenge will make later flying for EXP somewhat smoother: with reservations, seat selection, lounge access during international journeys, occasional upgrade during domestic ones, etc.