American Airlines issued the following announcement on Dec. 10.
The American Airlines AAdvantage® loyalty program is making qualifying for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum even more rewarding in 2021 with the introduction of elite choice rewards. Eligible members can select a reward from a curated menu to thank them for their continued loyalty. Elite choice rewards gives members the opportunity to choose the reward they value most, whether thatâs a systemwide upgrade, an Admirals Club® One-Day Pass or bonus AAdvantage miles.
âOur Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum members spend almost as much time in the air as they do on the ground,â said Rick Elieson, President of the AAdvantage program. âWeâre extremely grateful American is their airline of choice and providing more flexibility with elite choice rewards is another way weâre showing our appreciation for the time they spend with us.â
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American Airlines today announced changes to AAdvantage Platinum Pro-benefits and the launch of Elite Choice Rewards for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum-members.
Platinum Pro will become Oneworld Emerald, previously Sapphire, allowing members to access both first-class check-in and lounges instead of business. Eligible members can choose from several Elite Choice Rewards.
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Platinum Pro
Starting in 2021, the equivalent Oneworld status will become Emerald, allowing first-class check-in and lounge.
Elite Choice Rewards
Platinum Pro members can choose one and Executive Platinum members two (some twice and some only once).
Here’s the announcement from AA:
American’s AAdvantage Program Reveals Elite Choice Rewards for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum Members
Dec 10, 2020
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The next time you hit top-tier status with American Airlines, you’ll be rewarded with a slew of new benefits.
American’s “elite choice rewards” were first teased when the carrier reduced elite-qualifying criteria for the 2021 program year. Rick Elieson, the president of AAdvantage, promised that top-tier Executive Platinum members could earn five systemwide upgrades, but stopped short of revealing additional tidbits about the new program.