What are the benefits of Platinum Pro? Is it worth It?
Jan 24, 2023, 10:49 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
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, 2023, 11:02 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 30
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, 2023, 11:08 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA PLT, IHG Spire
Posts: 551
The result page had a room for $29/night with 1k mile/night offer. Which showed in my results as 2k miles for a 2 night stay.
Jan 24, 2023, 11:40 am
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Wanting First. Buying First.
Programs: Lifetime Executive Diamond Platinum VIP with Braniff, Eastern, Midway, National & Pan Am
Posts: 17,492
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.
On paid business class tickets? Or just when flying coach?
Jan 24, 2023, 11:53 am
#21
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 1,185
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, 2023, 11:58 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 1,185
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 24, 2023, 12:02 pm
#23
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Wanting First. Buying First.
Programs: Lifetime Executive Diamond Platinum VIP with Braniff, Eastern, Midway, National & Pan Am
Posts: 17,492
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, 2023, 6:23 am
#28
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,895
Out of Austin, as PPro, I almost never got upgrades and was routinely 10+ on the list. As I quail’s 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 requal’ing for status next year easier. It’s 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 requal’ing for status next year easier. It’s 20% higher, not insignificant.
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 27, 2023, 8:09 pm
#29
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 175
These replies illustrate how posters need to provide context when asking about upgrade chances or explaining theirs. Flyers that don’t fly elite heavy segments or routes may see a significant bump in upgrade changes with Platinum Pro over Platinum, making it it worth it to pursue. Why don’t we identify routes, times of day, and airports that are not elite heavy and post them so readers can see for themselves. This is not necessarily an AA only comment - I get annoyed when people say status is useless in Atlanta, but they are posting as ATL based elites, or that status is useless on United, and they are SFO based elites. Let’s see more data
Jan 28, 2023, 5:36 am
#30
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CVG/DAY
Posts: 29
This is my first year at Platinum Pro, and I’ve seen a large jump in upgrade % for the routes I fly, which include flights through DCA, CLT, and DFW. I’d estimate probably 85-90%, vs 50-75% as Platinum.
My favorite perk of Plat Pro is the same day flight change. I use this frequently because I often have a flexible travel schedule, and it’s a tool to book a later, cheaper flight and end up on the one I want anyway but not badly enough to pay $150 more to get home at 8pm vs midnight.
My favorite perk of Plat Pro is the same day flight change. I use this frequently because I often have a flexible travel schedule, and it’s a tool to book a later, cheaper flight and end up on the one I want anyway but not badly enough to pay $150 more to get home at 8pm vs midnight.