Update 2/16/21: Deal available again.
The Offer
No direct link, sent via e-mail. Subject line’s are “Free Platinum status for you”, “Free Gold status for you”
- American Airlines is sending out free status to some loyalty members, offering either gold or platinum status for three months after activation. You can keep your status through January, 2022 by meeting these requirements:
- $1,400 Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) and 14 Elite qualifying segments or
- $1,400 EQDs and 10,500 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs)
The Fine Print
- Must sign up November 1st, 2020
Our Verdict
If you received the Platinum status offer you can extend your status through 2020 by earning 12,500 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) and $1,500 Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs). Not 100% sure what the status extension offer is for those who receive the gold status.
Hat tip to reader @SavageSpartacus
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