American Airlines, as they did roughly twice per year, have targeted customers with status challenge (with instant temporary status) promotions for 2018. Eligible customers can register via following landing page where the qualification criteria is listed, with corresponding code: - Gold: https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-program/miles/program-offers/get-aadvantage-gold-status.jsp Code: HVL8G / HV18M / HV18G - Platinum: https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-program/miles/program-offers/get-platinum-status.jsp Code: HV18P - Platinum Pro: https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-program/miles/program-offers/get-aadvantage-platinum-pro-status.jsp Code: HV18T It's possible that one's AA account has already been selected but he didn't receive the EDM. Considering the fact that AA has been offering paid status challenge with Platinum benefits for as much as $500...This promo's worth a try. Code Reference: http://travelwithmassi.com/american-airlines-aadvantage-status-geschenkt/