I’ve Been Awarded AAdvantage Gold Status

Wow, that’s a surprise. American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flier program just emailed me to let me know that I’ve been awarded “Gold” status. Which is nice, I thought, but what do I actually get for that? The PDF they supplied nice, but after some googling, I’m more than happy now with what I have till Feb 28th in 2007.

Flight Booking
Priority phone line – Access to the AAdvantage Gold Hot Line for fast service
Priority seating – On AA flights, elites have access to seats blocked off as “premium” seating (e.g. bulkhead, exit rows). On flights that are non-completely full, the middle seat next to your chosen aisle or window is also blocked off.
Priority standby and waitlisting – Priority ahead of regular AAdvantage members for standby and waitlisting.

Upgrades
Advance upgrade request – Automated electronic upgrade requests up to 24 hours (1 day) before departure
Earned threshold upgrades – Earn four 500-mile electronic upgrades (domestic, any published fare) for each 10,000 Q-miles flown as an elite
Discount purchased upgrades – Purchase electronic upgrades at discounted prices or redeem miles for upgrades

Airport service
Priority check-in – Check in at any AA Business Class check-in position, even when flying in economy class.
Priority boarding – Pre-boarding in Group One passengers.

oneworld Ruby benefits
Priority check-in – Check-in at any oneworld business class check-in desk, even if flying economy.
Preferred seating
Priority at airport – Priority standby and waitlisting

Always believe in your soul
You’ve got the power to know
You’re indestructable
Always believe in,because you are
Gold

And that pretty much sums up just how much travelling I’ve been up to this year.