deacdiggler
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Any of you folks have big status with American, if so, how often do you get free first class and shit?
Currently on my way of cheesing status by signing up for Blue Apron and wine clubs and shit on the shopping portal. Between that, an AA credit card for misc purchases & the dining program I should be able to get to Platinum Pro without actually flying all that much.
i am now Exec Plat with AA and I'm getting a lot of upgrades (70% of my flights) out of CLT. The Citi card is great - love the lounge access and i just put everything on it. I hit EP in July and have been loading up on Marriott points since then with my Amex.My best friend does and it was super convenient for our travel this summer to Mexico. He has Plat Pro with American. Everyone on the itinerary got 3 free checked bags which was good as gold traveling with kids. On the flight back, him and his wife got upgraded to FC, but we had to stay behind in economy. He did get us all extra legroom which was nice with the toddler traveling for the first time.
Hilarious timing, I logged into my American account this morning to see what I would have to do to get Plat Pro status. Please share you tips for accelerating the process without flying.
Note: Plat Pro is a substantial drop off in upgrade experience....you might get 25-30% upgrades. But the MCE/prem economy is nice.