Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
AS status does as well. For 100k it's a 150% (of base) bonus and for 75k it's 125%. They are similar in this regard (actually AS earns more) but the segment requirement makes things tough if most of your flying is on partners.
The difference is that AS status bonuses are redeemable miles only; there is little if any benefit to having elite status for earning elite status (except that you get to benefit from elite status perks while earning future status). On AA, with its new loyalty point scheme, status bonuses do count towards earning status, so it’s much easier to earn status if you have status.