Originally Posted by
newyorkgeorge
No those miles accrued during the Challenge will not count. You aren’t really purchasing PLT but paying a fee to conduct the Challenge for which you will need to meet the requirements. Obtaining achieving PLT status you can purchase stickers at $40 per 500 miles.
I would be paying for both. I was going to pay for the $300 as I have several trips in PEY on AA where lounge access would come in handy.
So I would be paying the $300 for instant platinum status