Originally Posted by
Mr. BoH
200000 / (5 + 5*1.2)
At least this is true for current EXPs. It's harder if you have lower status to start with.
The 120% is bonus miles, not Loyalty Points, according to the linked website. With flying only you'd need to spend $40,000 to earn EXP status the way I interpret this. If you only want to earn EXP by flying, it's a lot harder now it seems, it's as if it's more profitable for them to award AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points for activities other than flying.