Originally Posted by
broadwayblue
I wouldn't say AA has tight limits on their cards. As far as I am aware it's the only program that counts total credit card spend towards lifetime elite status. Gold at 1MM and Platinum at 2MM.
Just to make sure the newbie doesn't get too excited over what AA calls "Gold"... It's just any other US carrier's Silver, but it is nice that all program miles count toward MM.