We’ve seen reports that American Airlines requires anywhere between $40,000 and $50,000 in a calendar year on flights, but there is no hard-and-fast rule provided by the airline. In fact, we found one report of an existing Concierge Key member receiving a warning that earning close to $50,000 EQDs wasn’t enough to keep his status for the following year. Also, note that spending isn’t the only factor the airline considers. Based on reports, you need to be extremely loyal to American Airlines, and possibly have influence in the travel community or decision-making abilities for corporate travel accounts.