Just checked my account.

A few hours ago, it said:

YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 99,836

Now it says:

YTD Elite Qualifying Miles 102,311

I now have Executive Platinum status.

Words of advice on achieving new status on AA:

1. If you have reservations for future flights that were ticketed before you achieved your new status, call the ...

Mike just posted an informative piece about AA's 500-mile upgrade instruments (colloquially called "stickers") that can be used by Gold and Platinum elites.

I wanted to add a few more details... (So read his post first.)

1. Those upgrades get more expensive ($35 instead of $30) if you have to buy them at the airport.

2. If you request an upgrade w/out having enough stickers in your account and that upgrade clears, you MUST buy the stickers. You can't ...

In a previous post, I shared my thoughts on whether or not I should get myself a membership to AA's Admirals Club lounges. So now for part two: How shall I pay for this AC membership?

As I see it, I have three options:

1. Business Extraa points. When I was last on the UPGRD podcast (episode no. 18), I discussed AA's Business Extraa program. Basically, the program allows businesses to earn points above and beyond the miles earned by their traveling employees. You get a ...

...That is the question.

Right now I'm an AAdvantage Platinum (PLT) member. In a few weeks, I'll be EXP (Executive Platinum, the highest level in American's program).

I am not currently a member of the Admirals Club, American's lounges. But I'm thinking about it. There are two issues here. First, is membership even worth it? Second, if membership is in fact worth it, how should I acquire said membership? I'm going to deal with the first question below, and the ...