Hello FT Community.

Need your help. About to book first MR on AA. Currently Gold status and in the midst of the Platinum Challenge. Started it on 03.16.12. Looking to do three back to back trips from DFW to SFO over two days. (Debating a third trip...)

So here's my question:

DFW to SFO = 1464 EQM plus DEQM of 1464
SFO to DFW = 1464 EQM plus DEQM of 1464
Total then is 5856 EQM. Is the Gold status bonus of 25% applied to the entire 5856 or just on the actual miles flown?

Also, upon returning to DFW, the start of the second MR will have me qualifying for Platinum. Does the 100% bonus kick in then? If so, stronger reason to make that third trip...

Thank all for the help! Trying to rack up miles and status for family vacation in the fall.

-Mike