Dear GroundStop,

Enhancing your journey is important to us, so we're instantly upgrading your membership to AAdvantageŽ Gold through August 31, 2013. Gold status comes with exclusive privileges that will make your travel more enjoyable.

You also have a unique opportunity to extend your Gold status through February 28, 2015. Simply register and earn 6,000 miles or points on American and other select airlines* between now and August 31, 2013. That's all it takes to continue receiving these special benefits, including:

• Confirmed upgrades as early as 24 hours prior to departure
• 25% mileage bonus on base miles flown
• Complimentary access to Preferred Seats
• Complimentary access to Main Cabin Extra through December 31, 2013
• Waived charges for two checked bags
• Priority Access at check-in and through security and boarding

As an added perk, we will deposit ten 500-mile upgrades into your account just for registering.