In this guide, you will learn how to jump start status with an Instant Status Pass
If you are starting from scratch, want to get a jump start or coming from another airline, American Airlines offers a challenge to accelerate status. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with American Airlines’ Status Levels.
While details are not published, the status challenge can be requested by calling AAdvantage Customer Service at 800-433-7300.
These challenges come with a cost and will vary based on the status level you’ve requested. You can expect to pay around $200 for Gold, $450 for Platinum, $700 for Platinum Pro, or $950 for an Executive Platinum challenge (these are estimates).
Once the challenge begins, you immediately begin with the status benefits and you have 4 months to complete earning the required threshold for the status level:
- AAdvantage Gold: 10,000 Loyalty Points
- AAdvantage Platinum: 25,000 Loyalty Points
- AAdvantage Platinum Pro: 42,000 Loyalty Points
- AAdvantage Executive Platinum: 67,000 Loyalty Points
After completing the initial status challenge, you will have a second threshold to meet to keep the status for an additional 4 months. This challenge repeats for another 4 months giving you a full year of status. If you do not meet the full threshold requirement, you will be placed moved to a lower status (based on the reach threshold).
You can track your status challenge in the AA app or on AA’s website under Promotions.
Lastly, only earn the necessary amount of Loyalty Points during the status period. Any additional earnings will not earn a higher status level or benefit the phase of the challenge you are in.