What are the benefits of Platinum Pro? Is it worth It?
Jan 24, 23, 11:49 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
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Im BOS based and was upgraded on every flight I took last year except two where I was 1 or 2 on the list. This included to flagship business (BOS-LAX,SFO-JFK) at the window so PPro has been really good to me. I'll only qualify for Plat for next year so back to OWS unfortunately.
Jan 24, 23, 12:02 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 7
Originally Posted by MathMusic
Check the thread, but on Book AA Hotels the best deal is usually an option to "Pay more to earn More" (+3k miles per night). Combined with the option to boost your miles (+3k miles per night more). So that 3000 mile offer is potentially available for 9000 miles a night if it was through BAAH. I booked a 2 night Las Vegas stay earning 14k LPs for ~$380 combining these options.
All base miles you earn through AA Hotels or Rocket miles also earn the LPs you normally get for earning miles. So a booking that earns 20k miles will also get you 20k LPs.
All base miles you earn through AA Hotels or Rocket miles also earn the LPs you normally get for earning miles. So a booking that earns 20k miles will also get you 20k LPs.
Jan 24, 23, 12:08 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 504
Originally Posted by noiretnoir
you're talking about on the checkout page that says boost your miles with the green icon yeah? And was your 14k / $380: what was the base mile earning that shows up on the results page?
Jan 24, 23, 12:40 pm
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Programs: Lifetime Executive Diamond Platinum VIP with Braniff, Eastern, Midway, National & Pan Am
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Originally Posted by craigthemif
The jump up to Oneworld Emerald status can be important, if you travel internationally. Plus the bonus miles / LPs next year.
I'm actually thinking of crediting to a foreign Oneworld carrier in future years because of FL access for domestic flights but obviously that's something that AA's own elites don't get.
Originally Posted by brenc3
As mentioned by others, Emerald status when flying international gets you much nicer lounges at certain airports...
Jan 24, 23, 12:53 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 1,065
Originally Posted by Herb687
Does Oneworld Emerald get a paid J international pax anything that a Oneworld Sapphire would not get on the same paid J ticket?
I'm actually thinking of crediting to a foreign Oneworld carrier in future years because of FL access for domestic flights but obviously that's something that AA's own elites don't get.
I'm actually thinking of crediting to a foreign Oneworld carrier in future years because of FL access for domestic flights but obviously that's something that AA's own elites don't get.
Plt Pro is a relatively achievable tier if going for Emerald status. Earning Sapphire via another OneWorld carrier does get you FL access in the US but if you're mostly flying AA you'll miss out on some other AA-specific benefits.
Jan 24, 23, 12:58 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
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Originally Posted by Herb687
On paid business class tickets? Or just when flying coach?
Jan 24, 23, 1:02 pm
#23
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Originally Posted by brenc3
Many OneWorld carriers maintain both business and first class lounges at major airports (JFK, LHR, NRT, SYD, many others). The F lounge is normally only accessible to F passengers and Emerald status flyers, regardless of cabin. Paid business class pax with no status would not be able to visit these lounges. These lounges are a big step up from their business class counterparts, in quiet, amenities, and quality of food, and IMO make Emerald status worth it if you fly through these airports at least a few times a year.
Jan 25, 23, 7:23 am
#28
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
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Originally Posted by BrianV
Out of Austin, as PPro, I almost never got upgrades and was routinely 10+ on the list. As I quails for EXP, my spend/LP was high as a PPro. The last upgrade I got was DEN-AUS in mid-April on a Sunday. That means 9 months of flying without a single upgrade. 
To me, the compelling benefits of PPro are:
- OWE (Emerald). If you travel overseas, the Emerald lounges are notably better.
- Higher LP multiplier will make requaling for status next year easier. Its 20% higher, not insignificant.
To me, the compelling benefits of PPro are:
- OWE (Emerald). If you travel overseas, the Emerald lounges are notably better.
- Higher LP multiplier will make requaling for status next year easier. Its 20% higher, not insignificant.
Originally Posted by BrianV
Spot on, I literally averaged 10 as PPro flying on elite dense segments. AUS, DFW, DEN, LAX, SNA, SFO, SJC, ORD, RTP, DTW being my most frequented airports.
Originally Posted by kq747
Im BOS based and was upgraded on every flight I took last year except two where I was 1 or 2 on the list. This included to flagship business (BOS-LAX,SFO-JFK) at the window so PPro has been really good to me. I'll only qualify for Plat for next year so back to OWS unfortunately.
