Dec 10, 2020, 9:32 pm
Last edit by: Microwave
AA has announced AAdvantage Platinum Pro members will gain oneworld Emerald status “starting in early 2021”.
Starting in early 2021, Platinum Pro members will also receive oneworld Emerald status with theoneworld Alliance, the world’s fastest growing and most highly rated global airline alliance. Members will enjoy additional perks such as first class priority check-in, access to first and business class lounges, fast track at select security lanes, higher priority for waitlists and standby, priority boarding and priority baggage handling when they travel on our oneworld partner airlines. — link
AA Platinum Pro now oneworld Emerald (effective 30 June 2021)
Dec 10, 2020, 9:47 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: YYC
Programs: AA Exp., AC 75k, A3 Silver, UA Silver, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum
Posts: 50
You still get the same amount of SWUs. I agree that's not worth an extra $5k, but then I don't think anyone was spending an extra $5k in airfare just for EXP. My plan is basically going to be the same as in previous years - if I get within about $2,000 I'll just book a paid business class ticket at the end of the year for those SWUs.
Dec 10, 2020, 9:47 am
#18
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
That is confirmed: https://www.oneworld.com/news/2020-1...-Plan-members?
Dec 10, 2020, 9:50 am
#19
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You still get the same amount of SWUs. I agree that's not worth an extra $5k, but then I don't think anyone was spending an extra $5k in airfare just for EXP. My plan is basically going to be the same as in previous years - if I get within about $2,000 I'll just book a paid business class ticket at the end of the year for those SWUs.
Dec 10, 2020, 9:55 am
#20
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
Their is not a date set for when PPs become emeralds (prob when AS joins ow). So you will have to wait until the 2021online benefits guide is released to see this
i mean it was just announced! Give aa time to update everything.
i mean it was just announced! Give aa time to update everything.
So, does this mean Platinum Pro now has 3 luggages at 70lbs? What about on domestic F tickets? Honestly, this is my biggest gripe with AA. If I'm checking 2 luggages (i.e. suitcase + golf clubs), I'd much rather check my carry-on and not have to worry about the overhead space game... One of the reasons I chose AA several years ago was the 3 checked luggages in domestic F, then they yanked it away! Terrible policy change.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...am-updates.jsp
This page and the links on it are ambiguous. It doesn't look like they've properly updated everything for Platinum Pro yet.
This page:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...eworldbenefits
listing OneWorld benefits, says Emeralds get 3 bags on American. The question is, does this include domestic AA itineraries for the new Platinum Pro Emeralds? It still lists them as Sapphires...
Excellent news though overall, I hope they make it worth the while. I'm mostly domestic travel at this time when flying AA, so the luggage is a bit of a sticking point.
Anyone else have any updates at this time?
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...am-updates.jsp
This page and the links on it are ambiguous. It doesn't look like they've properly updated everything for Platinum Pro yet.
This page:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...eworldbenefits
listing OneWorld benefits, says Emeralds get 3 bags on American. The question is, does this include domestic AA itineraries for the new Platinum Pro Emeralds? It still lists them as Sapphires...
Excellent news though overall, I hope they make it worth the while. I'm mostly domestic travel at this time when flying AA, so the luggage is a bit of a sticking point.
Anyone else have any updates at this time?
Dec 10, 2020, 9:56 am
#21
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
You still get the same amount of SWUs. I agree that's not worth an extra $5k, but then I don't think anyone was spending an extra $5k in airfare just for EXP. My plan is basically going to be the same as in previous years - if I get within about $2,000 I'll just book a paid business class ticket at the end of the year for those SWUs.
I used to strive for EXP due to free SDC, free mileage reinstatement on award bookings, OWE lounge access, and more domestic upgrades. I always end up burning my SWUs on dumb flights just before they expire. The only thing really left now is the better shot at domestic upgrades (and a couple of the non-SWU choices, which aren't all that compelling in my view).
And lest someone accuse me of being whiny, I'm not complaining as all the changes this year will free me up to book outside of AA/Oneworld on long-haul J tix for a certain portion of my travel.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:00 am
#22
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Fair point. However, now after reaching PlatPro, I would be more open to booking another airline if the price is right.
I used to strive for EXP due to free SDC, free mileage reinstatement on award bookings, OWE lounge access, and more domestic upgrades. I always end up burning my SWUs on dumb flights just before they expire. The only thing really left now is the better shot at domestic upgrades (and a couple of the non-SWU choices, which aren't all that compelling in my view).
And lest someone accuse me of being whiny, I'm not complaining as all the changes this year will free me up to book outside of AA/Oneworld on long-haul J tix for a certain portion of my travel.
I used to strive for EXP due to free SDC, free mileage reinstatement on award bookings, OWE lounge access, and more domestic upgrades. I always end up burning my SWUs on dumb flights just before they expire. The only thing really left now is the better shot at domestic upgrades (and a couple of the non-SWU choices, which aren't all that compelling in my view).
And lest someone accuse me of being whiny, I'm not complaining as all the changes this year will free me up to book outside of AA/Oneworld on long-haul J tix for a certain portion of my travel.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:00 am
#23
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Most likely, but AS for 75K requires 90K miles when flying on AS+Partners, which puts it in line with other top tier EQM for legacy airlines. 75K is only necessary for the domestic/NA solely on AS metal, which makes it difficult in itself, I don't think this was the major driving force for this switch.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:03 am
#24
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
There's still time, I suppose. One thing that would get me to strive for EXP is meaningfully more saver level, non-stop, non-married segment, J/F award space availability for EXP. Or upgrades confirmable at booking.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:07 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
And actually, I just remembered something that may be helpful for EXPs down the road... Oneworld was supposed to unveil alliance-wide upgrade instruments by the end of this year. That would be a meaningful benefit.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:13 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: YYC
Programs: AA Exp., AC 75k, A3 Silver, UA Silver, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum
Posts: 50
Wasn't that just going to be upgrades with miles, though? Presumably wouldn't make a difference whether you're EXP or not... unless availability is restricted based on status tier but I doubt it.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:22 am
#27
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
I was under the impression that it was going to be with a specific upgrade instrument like a SWU or like Delta's Global Upgrade Certificate or United's GPUs.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:23 am
#28
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP. Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,129
As a P-Pro who hasn't set foot on AA metal in over a year, and OW partners since Feb, this makes me happy I'll get even greater benefit out of the carried over status in 2021. I'd focused my flying on *A in 2020, and this might bring me back to working on a P-Pro qual for 2022.
Dec 10, 2020, 10:35 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NYC/PHX
Programs: IATA, Sabre, AvgeekAgent
Posts: 1,958
Most likely, but AS for 75K requires 90K miles when flying on AS+Partners, which puts it in line with other top tier EQM for legacy airlines. 75K is only necessary for the domestic/NA solely on AS metal, which makes it difficult in itself, I don't think this was the major driving force for this switch.