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If you’re looking to give your American Airlines AAdvantage® miles balance a serious boost, a new promotion can help you do just that. You can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible paid flights between the United States and Australia or New Zealand, as long as the flights are operated by American Airlines or Qantas.
Here’s what you need to know about this limited-time offer and how to register.
Earn up to 25,000 AA Miles on Flights to Australia or New Zealand
Every now and then, American Airlines rolls out a new promotion that you'll find in the Rewards Hub of your AAdvantage account. Right now, most members should see a new offer that awards up to 25,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on eligible travel to Australia or New Zealand on American Airlines or Qantas.
At first glance, this promotion might look more rewarding than it actually is. But that's because of how you'll earn rewards.
You need to register by August 7 and book by the same date. On eligible travel, you can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles via the following bonuses:
- 100% bonus miles on First (F or A), Business (J, C, D, I, or R), or Premium Economy (W or P) fares
- 50% bonus miles on Main Cabin fares (Y, H, K, M, L, V, G, S, N, Q, or O)
Travel is valid through May 31, 2026, though flights departing between December 15, 2025, and January 12, 2026, are excluded.
What's more, the offer only applies to flights between the United States and Australia or New Zealand, as well as any connecting flights within Australia or New Zealand. That means you won't earn bonus rewards on any domestic U.S. flights you take en route to Oceania.
All things considered, you’ll likely need to spend a decent amount to earn the full bonus. So, unless this promotion aligns with travel you already have in mind and will book by August 7, it may not be worth going out of your way for.
Related: Playing the American Airlines Loyalty Points Game
Key terms
- Earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible flights between the U.S. and Australia or New Zealand.
- Must register by August 7, 2025, and book eligible American Airlines-marketed and American or Qantas-operated flights between registration and August 7, 2025.
- Travel must be completed by May 31, 2026.
- Flights departing between December 15, 2025, and January 12, 2026, do not qualify.
- Only nonstop U.S.–Australia/New Zealand flights and intra-Australia/New Zealand connections qualify; U.S. domestic connections and other codeshare flights do not.
- Eligible First, Business, and Premium Economy fares earn 100% bonus miles per segment while Main Cabin fares earn 50% bonus miles per segment.
- Bonus miles are calculated from base mileage only and do not apply to status bonuses or other promotions.
- Upgrades after ticketing do not qualify for a higher bonus.
- Bonus miles will post within 14 days of the flight posting to your account.
- Award tickets do not qualify.
- Bonus miles do not count toward elite status or Million Miler status.
- Offer is nontransferable and valid only for the registered member.
Final Thoughts
American Airlines is offering up to 100% bonus miles on eligible travel between the U.S. and Australia or New Zealand. But if you want to earn the full 25,000-mile bonus, you’ll need to navigate a tight booking window and some strict limitations.
You’ll also need to decide whether it’s worth splurging on Premium Economy, Business, or First Class to earn 100% bonus miles. Alternatively, you can stick it out in economy and earn just 50%.
Don’t forget to register before you book, and it’s a good idea to take a screenshot of your registration — just in case the bonus doesn’t post correctly or American claims you registered after booking (speaking from personal experience). Eligible travel must be booked by August 7, 2025.
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