Dec 10, 2020, 9:19 pm
Last edit by: TheDudeAbides
Beginning “early in 2021” AA rolls out changes in their Elite choice if rewards options for Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro members.
Link to AAdvantage Program Updates - Elite Status Updates for 2021.“Starting in early 2021, when you qualify for Platinum Pro or Executive Platinum status with the adjusted 2021 requirements, you’ll have the flexibility to choose the rewards that matter most to you.
For our Platinum Pro members, you’ll receive 1 reward choice in addition to the current benefits.
For our Executive Platinum members, systemwide upgrades will now become 1 of many reward choices. You can choose to maintain up to the 4 systemwide upgrades you receive today, or you’ll have the flexibility to select a different reward. All of your other existing Executive Platinum benefits will remain the same.”
When members qualify for Executive Platinum, they can choose from two of the following (two of the same rewards can be selected, except where noted):
- Two (2) Systemwide Upgrades (SWUs)
- 25,000 AAdvantage miles (30,000 for AAdvantage credit card holders holders)
- Carbon emissions offset
- $200 donation to one of ten partner charities
- Gift of Gold status
- $200 AA travel voucher
- Individual Admirals Club membership (requires of two choices)
- 10,000 bonus EQMs (can only be selected once)
- Choice of Bang & Olufsen product
When you qualify for Platinum Pro, you can choose from one of the following:
- One (1) Systemwide Upgrade (SWU)
- 20,000 AAdvantage miles (25,000 miles for AAdvantage credit card holders)
- One-time 15% off award discount
- Carbon emissions offset
- $200 donation to one of ten partner charities
- Six (6) Admirals Club one-day passes
- $200 AA travel voucher
Other changes also mean Platinum Pro elite status becomes oneworld Emerald status. See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2030114-aa-platinum-pro-become-oneworld-emerald-future.html.
Summary: Executive Platinum members gain more choices than the four SWUs. They can receive four SWU, or two SWU and another benefit.
Platinum Pro members can now select a choice benefit, including a SWU previously only available to Executive Platinum members).
Link to AAdvantage Program Updates - Elite Status Updates for 2021.“Starting in early 2021, when you qualify for Platinum Pro or Executive Platinum status with the adjusted 2021 requirements, you’ll have the flexibility to choose the rewards that matter most to you.
For our Platinum Pro members, you’ll receive 1 reward choice in addition to the current benefits.
For our Executive Platinum members, systemwide upgrades will now become 1 of many reward choices. You can choose to maintain up to the 4 systemwide upgrades you receive today, or you’ll have the flexibility to select a different reward. All of your other existing Executive Platinum benefits will remain the same.”
When members qualify for Executive Platinum, they can choose from two of the following (two of the same rewards can be selected, except where noted):
- Two (2) Systemwide Upgrades (SWUs)
- 25,000 AAdvantage miles (30,000 for AAdvantage credit card holders holders)
- Carbon emissions offset
- $200 donation to one of ten partner charities
- Gift of Gold status
- $200 AA travel voucher
- Individual Admirals Club membership (requires of two choices)
- 10,000 bonus EQMs (can only be selected once)
- Choice of Bang & Olufsen product
When you qualify for Platinum Pro, you can choose from one of the following:
- One (1) Systemwide Upgrade (SWU)
- 20,000 AAdvantage miles (25,000 miles for AAdvantage credit card holders)
- One-time 15% off award discount
- Carbon emissions offset
- $200 donation to one of ten partner charities
- Six (6) Admirals Club one-day passes
- $200 AA travel voucher
Other changes also mean Platinum Pro elite status becomes oneworld Emerald status. See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2030114-aa-platinum-pro-become-oneworld-emerald-future.html.
Summary: Executive Platinum members gain more choices than the four SWUs. They can receive four SWU, or two SWU and another benefit.
Platinum Pro members can now select a choice benefit, including a SWU previously only available to Executive Platinum members).
Elite choice rewards starts 2021 - new for Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro
Feb 9, 2023, 5:24 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Programs: AA ExP (former HP/US), Marriott (former SPG) Lifetime Platinum, and most other major hotel programs
Posts: 455
Segment run
You are all correct. I just completed a 6-sement award trip in 31 hours (overnight in SHV) and got upgraded to first on all segments, 5 segments have cleared so far.
It annoys me that someone who had to travel might not have gotten the upgrade because my status allowed me to preempt them. But I wasn't going to give up the upgrades when I had so many flights to take. Glad they've done away with the segment requirement for 2023-24.
It annoys me that someone who had to travel might not have gotten the upgrade because my status allowed me to preempt them. But I wasn't going to give up the upgrades when I had so many flights to take. Glad they've done away with the segment requirement for 2023-24.
Dec 17, 2023, 4:59 pm
#92
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,980
Is anyone else boxed out of selecting 60k and 100k loyalty choice benefits? I’m trying to choose them and it’s saying I already did and I’m certain I didn’t.
Dec 17, 2023, 9:09 pm
#93
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA 1MM CK, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador (RIP SPG), BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,166
I believe the 20% and 30% are automatically applied. I see the option to link my Avis account (it is at the bottom of the promotions list just above the SWUs).
Dec 18, 2023, 6:51 am
#94
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,483
Yea, there's nothing to choose at the 60k and 100k levels. The 20% and 30% bonuses kick in automatically and for the Avis status you just link your accounts.