Originally Posted by
SFO777
The Challenge is AA's fast track to Elite status. You just need to call the AAdvantage Desk, give them your AAdvantage # and tell them you'd like to enroll in the Challenge. If you can squeeze three NYC trips into 60 days (which 3 xxx-DFW-NYC RTs should give you), enroll in the Platinum Challenge (ask them to start the challenge a few days before your first XXX-DFW-NYC leg). As long as you log 10,000 EQMs within the 60 days, AA will automatically give you AAdvantage Platinum status. With Plat, you'll get inexpensive space available upgrades 72 hours prior to departure.
Also, if you can buy your tickets with Amex Platinum card, you get free access to any Admirals Clubs along the way.
You'll be addicted in no time, just like most of us here.
Good point, but you don't have to buy the tickets on the AmEx Plat, you just need to have the card.
Present the card with your ticket on the day of travel and you are in. It's worth noting because AmEx MR points are not nearly as valuable as some other credit card rewards out there.