Originally Posted by wanaflyforless
UA 1MM is similar to AA 2MM in that they both give lifetime mid-tier status.
AA is still easier to earn because all miles count.
UA's version gives more because they hand out some anual upgrade certs; AA only gives them as a one-time perk at each MM threashold.
Actually, AA gives EVIP's to Two Million Milers, not One Million Milers and only one time, not at each threshold.
ExecPlat's get the EVIP's every year they qualify.