Question: what is the difference between gold and platinum on american airlines?
Answer: At each tier, you'll get benefits like free checked bags, upgrades when available and mileage bonuses, depending which of the four elite status tiers you achieve: American Airlines Gold – Earn 25,000 EQMs or 30 EQSs AND $3,000 EQDs. American Airlines Platinum – Earn 50,000 EQMs or 60 EQSs AND $6,000 EQDs.