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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 8:17 am
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Originally Posted by BritishMusicFan
Hello,

I made gold last year via DEQM. The last time I spoke to someone at AA, I was told I could do the platinum challenge.

Since I'm already at gold, do I still have to earn 10,000 points to bump up to platinum via the challenge, or 5,000 points? I've got some longer flights on tap later this year.

Thanks!
You would have to fly enough to earn 10,000 EQP to get Platinum via challenge. Having the gold status does not give you a "head start" in any way (except that you may score some upgrades and will get the 25% bonus redeemable miles along the way toward completing your challenge).

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