Originally Posted by
flyinggum
gold is useless. at least with platinum you have access to oneworld sapphire lounges (with some conditions/restrictions), priority baggage delivery, and complimentary main cabin extra seats
Disagree. AAdvantage Gold gets:
1. Free checked bag on all routes.
2. Free MCE at T-24 (if any MCE seats remain).
3. Free same-day standby.
4. Zone 4 boarding.
5. No $75 close-in award-booking fee.