American AAdvantage is adding another option to achieving elite status - points, very similar to what British Airways Executive Club offers. To qualify for Platinum status a member can earn 50,000 miles, 50,000 points or 60 qualifying segments. Members earn 1.5 points flying first, 1.25 for flying business, 1 for flying full-fare economy and .5 for discount economy. If you met the 1999 calendar year point-level criteria for Gold or Platinum you will qualify Jan. 1. I wonder if other American programs will insitute something similar?