Originally Posted by
MDtR-Chicago
AA offers (paid) challenges to reach elite. You could (just barely) qualify for platinum via challenge if you travel round trip every week in discounted coach. The challenge is $240 for platinum. Details
here.
Hmmm, the challenge sounds interesting. Based on my flights this year, I would easily reach gold. I'm not sure what next year looks like, but if I have another big international flight or two in there, platinum status could be within reach.