Frequent Miler on the Air · Monday, November 2, 2026
The hosts explain that achieving Platinum status via the challenge requires 25,000 loyalty points and unlocks valuable perks like complimentary main cabin extra seating at the time of booking, two free checked bags, and OneWorld Sapphire status for international lounge access.
“Platinum status at 25,000 loyalty points with this challenge adds complimentary main cabin extra booking. Now, that's something that I think can be quite valuable.”
“Platinum status gives you one world sapphire status. Now, that can be useful because some of those benefits you'll get on other one world airlines, like the free check bag, for instance, and business class lounge access when you're on an international itinerary.”