New AA Platinum
Oct 9, 2005 | 11:01 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2005
Location: tlv
Programs: AA Platinum, LY Matmid
Posts: 804
New AA Platinum
I am a new AA Platinum and was wondering do I have to do anything to get benefits on OW carriers like apply for a special card or will all benefits be given based on the AA card?
Where can I find a complete listing of OW equivilant benefits?
Thanks
Where can I find a complete listing of OW equivilant benefits?
Thanks
Oct 9, 2005 | 11:05 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: just perfect, till the snow comes
Programs: AA (what is EXP?), UA 1P, IC free mini bar club, SPG GLD
Posts: 887
You have to do nothing, just show your card when traveling OW partner internationally, and you have access lounge.
There are other benefits, check http://www.oneworld.com/satellite/sa...fm?teamcode=aa
There are other benefits, check http://www.oneworld.com/satellite/sa...fm?teamcode=aa
Oct 9, 2005 | 11:13 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: MSP (and will only fly NWA in re-routes if I HAVE to)
Programs: AA EXP (4.5MM), hotel programs as needed
Posts: 5,800
The handbook for newly minted PLTs is on aa.com at http://www.aa.com/content/images/AAd...tinumGuide.pdf and you should understand it!
It also says for more details on OneWorld at www.oneworld.com and more details on PLT status at http://www.oneworld.com/satellite/sa...fm?teamcode=aa tho sometimes the benfits as an AA member to a OW airline seem a bit confusing .. what works in the US does not work on another carrier .. and vice versa. When in doubt ask.
Now .... about the new phone number you need to use to get priority access (there IS NO Platinum Desk just a highest priority phone switch) look at the aa.com pdf above.
You PLT card is critical to carry with you at all times .. especially when traveling with a OW carrier. They many times demand to see it .. as their reservation system may not have your status.
Lastly, there is the secret handshake and greeting you will need to learn .. but that will come with your welcome package. I don't want to influence you with the EXP version because we are more special than you!
Guess the only other thing you have to do .. is requalify in 2006!
It also says for more details on OneWorld at www.oneworld.com and more details on PLT status at http://www.oneworld.com/satellite/sa...fm?teamcode=aa tho sometimes the benfits as an AA member to a OW airline seem a bit confusing .. what works in the US does not work on another carrier .. and vice versa. When in doubt ask.
Now .... about the new phone number you need to use to get priority access (there IS NO Platinum Desk just a highest priority phone switch) look at the aa.com pdf above.
You PLT card is critical to carry with you at all times .. especially when traveling with a OW carrier. They many times demand to see it .. as their reservation system may not have your status.
Lastly, there is the secret handshake and greeting you will need to learn .. but that will come with your welcome package. I don't want to influence you with the EXP version because we are more special than you!
Guess the only other thing you have to do .. is requalify in 2006!
Oct 9, 2005 | 12:21 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: AA EXP, DL Plat, US Chairman, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IC RA
Posts: 1,439
The oneworld benefits are USUALLY automatic, but as a previous poster stated - you MUST carry your card with you... Had a rather nasty experience trying to get into the CX lounge in Manila. Absolutely wouldn't let me in without that dang card...