Excuse me Shareholder. As a matter of fact AA never comped me Platinum status - I earned it. I was never an AC Elite member. I managed to earn AAdvantage Gold this year, but wasn't able to earn Platinum because my travel patterns had changed. I would've still continued my loyalty next year as a Gold member. The amount of money I've spent on AA this year and in past years outweighs anyone's $600 web fare to Taipei. Don't lecture me on supporting my airline.