What are Executive Platinum / EP / EXP benefits? Are they worth it?

Link to oneworld web page “Emerald Privileges”

Executive Platinum status requirements: rack up 200,000 Loyalty Points in one calendar year

*See FT: Earning EQD / Elite Qualifying Dollars on AA and partner airlines (2017 on)

(Members NO LONGER must fly at least 4 American Airlines marketed segments during the qualifying year to receive elite status.)

Status will last the current status year and the following status year - earn EP during 2019, your status ends 31 Jan 2021.


Preferred benefits:

• Complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred Seats
  
• Up to three (3) free checked bags with oneworld benefit, 32 kg / 70 lbs ea. (extends to all traveling companions same PNR)
  
• Minimum mileage guarantee available[/color] (for EQM only as of 1 Aug 2016)
  
• 100% elite mileage bonus (changed to 11 Award miles per "fare dollar" (base fare plus carrier fees, not taxes) spent as of 1 Aug 2016)
  
• Guaranteed Main Cabin seat availability [/color] (up to 24 hrs from departure)
  
• Systemwide Upgrades (see below)
  
• First class lounge access qualifying longhaul international and MEX** (see below)

Airport benefits

• Check in at First Class counter)
  
• Priority Lane / Fast Track through the airport at check-in, security and boarding (link) (see post #472 - link)
  
• Checked bag fee waived for three (3) bags up to 70 lb / 32 kg
  
• Priority baggage delivery
  
• Complimentary same-day standby
  
• Complimentary same-day flight change on American Airlines
  
• Discounted Admirals Club® membership
  
• Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club access on qualifying flights, regardless of class

Upgrade benefits (on AA)

• 100-hour upgrade window
  
• Flights* 500 miles or less: Unlimited, auto-requested complimentary upgrades
  
• Flights* over 500 miles: Unlimited, auto-requested complimentary upgrades*
  
• Upgrade one companion traveling with you on the same flight with 500-mile upgrades*
  
• As of June 2017, Executive Platinum members can use their complimentary 500-mile upgrade benefits on AAdvantage® award tickets for travel on American from Main Cabin to the next class."
  
• Courtesy 500 mile Upgrades confirmed before departure (as early as) 100 hours
  
• *Upgrades on American are valid on American marketed and operated flights, within and between the U.S. (including Hawaii) and between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Central America (based on availability). Upgrades are valid from the Main Cabin to the next class of service.
  
• Executive Platinum members DO NOT earn 500-mile upgrades.

Systemwide Upgrades (SWU)
You’ll receive four (4) systemwide upgrades (8 SWU years prior to c/y 2016 ) when you qualify or re-qualify for Executive Platinum status.
You may earn two more SWU at 150,000 EQM, and again at 200,000 EQM
SWU upgrades are valid, when available, for one-way travel on any American Airlines marketed and operated flight (up to 3 segments) and you can give them to anyone, even if you're not traveling with them.

Linkto further SWU information


Other benefits

• Exclusive Executive Platinum service desk (actual separate dedicated call center staff)
  
• Waived ticketing service charge
  
• Guaranteed availability in the Main Cabin*
  
• Waitlist priority for purchased First or Business Class (on American)
  
• Complimentary alcoholic beverage and snack in the Main Cabin / coach (no, does not extend to traveling companion)
  
• Complimentary preferred seats (extends to up to 8 traveling companions)
  
• Complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats (extends to up to 8 traveling companions)
  
• Two EP baggage tags
  
• Exclusive partner offers

Award benefits

• Extended MileSAAver award availability (must call EXP Desk, your FFN must be used during the award search, availability is not unlimited)
  
• Award processing charge waived (awards within twenty-one days of travel)
  
• AAdvantage award change and reinstatement charge waived (for awards reinstated to the EP member's account)
  
• Special discounts on hotel and car awards

oneworld benefits*

• oneworld priority check-in and standby
  
• oneworld priority boarding
  
• oneworld priority security
  
• oneworld partner lounge access** First Class and frequent flyer lounges
  
• Extended 3 bags and weight (32 kg / 70 lbs ea.)

*oneworld benefits are available only to passengers on scheduled flights that are both marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline (marketed means that there must be a oneworld member airline flight number on your ticket).
**AAdvantage member access to American Airlines lounges excluded (regardless of status or class of service) if traveling within North America or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

Link to aa.com guide to AAdvantage Elite benefits (all levels)

Link to aa.com AAdvantage Elite Status benefit comparison charts

Link to aa.com [b]Elite Status Benefit Guide

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