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American Airlines Launches Limited Status Match With One-Tier Upgrade and Flagship Lounge Passes

The four-month, points-based trial sets status through March 2027.

Overview

  • Available through October 2025, the offer elevates many competing-program elites by one tier and adds lounge perks for higher matches.
  • Examples: Delta or United Silver and Southwest A-List map to American Platinum; Delta or United Gold and Flying Blue Gold map to Platinum Pro.
  • Some top elites such as Lufthansa HON Circle, Air Canada Super Elite and Flying Blue Ultimate cap at Platinum Pro, while United and Delta top tiers can reach Executive Platinum.
  • Retention is based on Loyalty Points earned in four months, with run rates of 30,000 (Gold), 75,000 (Platinum), 150,000 (Platinum Pro) and 300,000 (Executive Platinum) setting status through March 2027.
  • Perks and process: Platinum Pro– or Executive Platinum–equivalent matches include business-class lounge passes at Flagship locations such as LAX, ORD, DFW, MIA and PHL, and Southwest or Flying Blue applicants need only proof of current status while Delta, United and JetBlue must show year-to-date activity.