Status must be earned, though there are shortcuts (usually "Challenges") of various kinds.
Though Citi cards may offer various perquisites, they have nothing to do with status - which also offers various perks. And though the cards may have names like "Gold" and "Platinum" those are basically marketing brands and have noting to do with AAdvantage Gold and Platinum.
Separate corporations with distinct products - but Citi has chosen confusing terms for some of its cards. (Hilton had a "Hilton HHonors American Express Platinum" card, and a number of cardholders were confused because they thought their card gave them the same privileges as an American Express Platinum card, such as lounge access, etc. - either Hilton or AMEX was smart enough to dump the pseudo-Platinum designation.)
Originally Posted by
odddog
Ok thanks, it is very confusing because if you go to the advantage site and read what each level gives you (free bags, priority boarding, etc) then go to citi and read what each card gives you they correlate: gold level/gold card, platinum level/platinum card etc...this is why I asked it seems very confusing, the "designation" printed on the card even matches the levels of advantage....except of course the American Express version which has no designation and offers really nothing but points.....
thanks for the quick responses....