American Airlines is following United Airlines, which already launched its status-related offers the other week (read more here).
American Airlines AAdvantage members can Boost or Lock In their status using cash or miles until March 31, 2026.
You can access this offer on AA’s website here.
The prices under this AA offer are very high, considering how few Loyalty Points you might be short of requalifying or reaching a higher status:
In both instances above, the person was within a few hundred Loyalty Points short, and yet the offers were in the hundreds or the thousands.
Conclusion
You may want to have a laugh and look at the prices that your American account might be eligible for.
The prices with both the United and American in the case of these status locks/boosts are way too high.
Frequently asked questions by AA:
If I hold AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status through March 31, 2025, but don’t have enough activity to retain it, can I buy a different level?
Yes. As an AAdvantage Executive Platinum® member, even if you have not re-qualified, you may be eligible to buy a lower status level if you have not already qualified for it. Please log in to see your offers.
If I accept this offer, when would my status expire?
Your purchased status would be valid through the AAdvantage® Status membership year ending March 31, 2026.
Do I need to be subscribed to receive emails from American to participate in this offer?
No, but you will need to provide an email address to receive your receipt should you decide to participate in this offer.
If my 2024 AAdvantage® Loyalty Point balance changes after February 28, 2025, due to a late posting, will that be considered when determining the offers I’m eligible to buy?
Yes. All 2024 qualifying activity will count towards eligibility and offers including late postings.
Will my purchase count toward my Loyalty Point balance?
Your transaction may accrue Loyalty Points for the AAdvantage® qualifying year in which your purchase was made if the transaction was made with an eligible AAdvantage® credit card.
Once I’ve completed my transaction, can I change my mind and request a refund?
No. Once your purchase is complete, the offer is non-refundable.
If I buy status and later decide I want to switch to a higher status tier, is that possible?
If you are eligible for 2 different offers, you may switch to the higher status level. Please contact AAdvantage® Customer Service to make this change. Once the transaction is complete, you will not be able to switch from a higher to a lower status offer, e.g. from AAdvantage Platinum® status to AAdvantage Gold® status.
How long will it take for my status to be updated in my account after I buy an offer?
Your new status will be effective within 5 business days of the transaction.
Where can I find more information regarding AAdvantage® status benefits?
Status benefit details are found at aa.com/statusbenefits.
Who can I call if I have questions about this offer or my completed transaction?
Please contact AAdvantage® Customer Service
How can I tell if my transaction was processed?
You will immediately receive a confirmation number on your transaction screen, and a separate email will be sent to you with that confirmation number notifying you that your credit card was charged and miles were used, if applicable.
Can someone else pay for this offer on my behalf?
Yes. The credit card used to accept this offer may be in anyone’s name; it does not have to be in your name.
Are my online purchases secure?
Protecting your information is a priority. The AAdvantage® program makes every effort to protect your online order information by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. SSL encrypts your order information to avoid the decoding of that information by anyone other than the AAdvantage® program. To check the security of your connection, look at the lower left-hand corner of your browser window after accessing the server. If you see an unbroken key or a closed lock (depending upon your browser), then SSL is active.
Is the personal order information I provide confidential?
The AAdvantage® program recognizes that it must maintain and use this customer information responsibly. We use customer information for AAdvantage® program marketing and promotional purposes only. We do not sell member information to any outside company or third party.
Will I be eligible for Loyalty Point Rewards with my purchase of AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status or AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status?
No. You are only eligible for Loyalty Point Rewards if you qualify based on published criteria.
