i also was offered the same match with no fees to EX platinum.Apologies in advance but i am a complete newbie regarding AA and have some very basic questions.

1. need to meet the target every 4 months,if you miss it one time can you go back upnif you meet the target in the next 4 months?
2.is there a benefit to delaying start?does it matter that AA starts status count from march..?
3..not sure how aa miles are calculated-understand that it is times 11 of the base fare for exp ... what does the 120% status miles bonus refer to ?is this something different?
4.will also be travelling on JAL-how are the loyalty points calculated?is this just based on fare class?

thanks in advance