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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 10:31 am
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Originally Posted by voiceofreason1
I'm a domestic business traveler. I typically travel 12-15 flights on American per year. This typically gets me to Gold status.

I really value first class upgrades as part of status, and the 500 mile coupons are annoying. Additionally I rarely get upgraded, unless I fly uncommon routes/times.

I spend ~$80-$100k per year on my primary credit card.

A couple questions:

1) If I get an AA credit card and put that $80-$100k spend onto the card, in addition to my regular 12-15 domestic flights, I should be able to achieve platinum pro status, correct? Any thoughts on this approach?

2) What is a realistic expectation for frequency in which a plat pro will get upgraded to first? I fly out of PBI or FLL/MIA and travel all over the country.

Looking for general advise on this strategy.
Dang.

I'm a domestic business traveler, with 16 round-trips so far this year, and my next flight pushes me past EXP.

All the best, James
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