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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by ERP Flyer

My Question: I plan to do the Platinum challenge for $200 + 12.5K Miles flown in 3 months. After I reach Platinum status, if I sign up for the American Airlines/Citi credit card - will the 60,000 AAdvantage miles count towards the additional 50,000 EQM miles needed to achieve Platinum OneWorld Sapphire?

Am I understanding this process correctly or am I way off base? Please Advise.

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Once you become AA Platinum, you will have OW Sapphire status; regardless of how you got there. Or are you thinking of OW Emerald status (which comes with EXP status)?
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