Welcome to AAdvantage Gold®
You fly at a higher level – these benefits take you even higher
AAdvantage Gold®
makes every travel moment more comfortable
You earned it – now enjoy it
AAdvantage Gold®
With AAdvantage Gold® status, comfort is complimentary
Complimentary upgrades within North America
Living the high life
AAdvantage Gold® status members receive complimentary upgrades to the premium cabin, where more room, dining options and comforts come standard. If eligible seats are available, you may receive a complimentary upgrade for travel within North America, starting as early as 24 hours before departure. Plus, you’re eligible for complimentary upgrades on Alaska Airlines.
Complimentary
Preferred Seats
Take a seat where you’d like
Whether you want the window, aisle or a whole row for your family, Preferred Seats are complimentary for AAdvantage Gold® members – all you have to do is book them.
Main Cabin Extra
More legroom, complimentary at check-in
Get more space and more comfort while you fly with complimentary access to Main Cabin Extra seats at check-in.
Earn more miles and Loyalty Points
Status members earn more miles on American and select partner airlines. These miles also count toward earning Loyalty Points, helping you reach AAdvantage® status and Loyalty Point Rewards faster.
First checked bag free
Pack what you want, not just what you need. Traveling light is now a thing of the past.
Priority lanes
We want to make your time with us as smooth as possible. Use Priority lanes at check-in, security and boarding to get through the airport and settled into your seat faster.
Fly with the flexibility to get back to what matters most — your life
Same-day standby priority
Get ahead of your schedule
Travel can be unpredictable — plans change, meetings get moved or maybe you just can’t wait to get home. We get it. If you need to catch a different flight, your status gives you a higher standby priority. Same-day standby is available on select routes.
AAdvantage Gold® service desk
Travel planning is our specialty
Travel with confidence knowing that you have AAdvantage Gold® reservations agents ready to assist you with your travel.
Use your benefits around the world with oneworld® RubySM status
You also enjoy oneworld® RubySM status as a benefit of AAdvantage Gold®. When you travel on oneworld® airlines, you’ll receive priority check-in, standby and preferred seating privileges.
Congratulations, again!
Enjoy your experience as an AAdvantage Gold® member.
AAdvantage Gold® benefits at a glance
- Complimentary upgrades, when eligible seats are available, as early as 24 hours before departure
- Complimentary Preferred Seats
- Complimentary Main Cabin Extra at check-in
- 40% more miles and Loyalty Points on eligible flights
- First checked bag free
- Priority check-in, security and boarding
- Same-day standby priority
- AAdvantage Gold® service desk
- oneworld® RubySM benefits
- Keep earning Loyalty Points to unlock Loyalty Point Rewards*
Benefits may not be available on all flights.
Learn more
AAdvantage Gold® benefitsTake your travel to the next level
– go for AAdvantage Platinum® status
The more Loyalty Points you earn, the more you get. At 60,000 Loyalty Points, unlock Avis Preferred Plus® status and a 20% Loyalty Point bonus with select partners – terms apply. At 75,000 Loyalty Points, enjoy AAdvantage Platinum® status with these benefits:
Full benefit details and terms and conditions can be found on aa.com/statusbenefits
*To learn more about rewards, visit aa.com/loyaltypointrewards.
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