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Airline Traveler Status Opportunities
American’s Opportunities to Achieve a Higher Status
 Each
year, thousands of travelers take to the sky knowing they’re earning
mileage on a carriers frequent traveler program. Each carrier has a unique
program, however American Airline’s program offers two unique opportunities
for travelers.
The Gold and Platinum Challenge
American’s fast-track program, called the “Gold and Platinum
Challenge,” allows travelers to earn points for miles flown. Beginning
on the first or 16th of any month after registering for the program, travelers
have 90 days to accrue points to reach their desired elite status. Travelers
are awarded half a point for every mile flown on a discounted ticket,
a full point for every mile on a full-fare ticket, 1.25 points for business-class
tickets, and 1.5 for a first-class ticket. So, if you can fly two coast-to-coast
round trips within 90 days, you’ll be close to gold status because
you will have earned 5,000 points by flying 10,000 miles on a cheap ticket
-- or collect 10,000 points and you’ll be awarded platinum level.
For information on the “Gold and Platinum Challenge,” call
.
Paid Status Upgrade
American also allows travelers to pay a fee to renew gold or platinum
status for another year. Renew your gold status by paying $395, or $595
for platinum status. This offer is only good until the end of March. For
more details, visit www.aa.com/elite.
Northwest’s New Elite Status Program
 Effective
January 1, 2003, members can earn status by reaching published mileage
threshold OR by number of “qualifying” flight segments. Qualifying
flight segments: P/F/C/Y/B (some Y/B fare exclusions apply).
NEW Elite Status Qualifying Chart
|
Elite Qualifying Miles |
or |
Elite Qualifying Segments |
Silver Elite: |
25,000 |
|
20 |
Gold Elite: |
50,000 |
|
40 |
Platinum Elite: |
75,000 |
|
60 |
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