Originally Posted by synzero

Here's what I've learned about AA in the few weeks I've had Platinum Pro and an Executive card:

- Alaska aircraft, on board service, seat comfort, and lounges are better than AA
- Unfortunately, cross-earning between Alaska and AA tends to be lower than flying AA metal, though I haven't worked out all the details
- Admiral's Club food is generally bad. They are supposedly upgrading it, but the upgrades are proceeding slowly, scheduled to be done by "early 2024" (we shall see). Think of it as a place to sit and have coffee and work, but if you want food don't expect much. We shall see how the "premium food" upgrades go.
- If you're on the West Coast or JFK you can use an Alaska lounge which tends to be better. The food isn't full entrees but soup and sandwiches and sometimes some other snack-like things like a taco guacamole table at SFO, which are quite decent. If only AA would copy Alaska in terms of basic, but good, food.
- Worth keeping Centurion clubs in your back pocket as well, for better food.