AA: now that we are back to zero, what’s the best way to quickly get to Platinum? Currently Gold

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Fly premium fares is the best way. International first to Asia’s is the best way. One RT in first from DFW to HKG will get you to 48k EQMs.

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Challenge is easiest. Has a cost though if you're not being offered a free one

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Is participating in the paid challenge worth it?

Day 1 and I’m already $900 and 8k miles in courtesy of flying back from Asia today

Pay to challenge

The only real differences are that you get access to main cabin extra economy seats at time of booking (gold has to wait until 24 hrs from departure so less likely to have seats available) and higher position on upgrade list, which is rarely useful anyway. Depends on how much that stuff matters to you. The main extra thing may be worth it.

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