Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seat 2A
Programs: AA EXP LT GLD 1MM, BA GLD, NH/UA*G, Hyatt GLB, Marr Tit LT PLT, IHG Dia, HH Dia, MGM NOIR, Hertz PC
Posts: 10,595
As other said AA MM means nothing and won't get you any EQM or EQD deposit/advance. It's completely useless for anyone who still actively flies AA during the year.
Same with Marriott Bonvoy LT Platinum. In order to be Titanium I have to stay the full 75 nights or do nothing and just stay Platinum. Considering the marginal benefits I'm doing the latter.
Most programs that have a LT program work this way. It would certainly be nice if there was a nights/points deposit in the amount of the acquired LT status annual qualification requirement and then you just add +X for the next higher status.