American Airlines AAdvantage Added as Transfer Partner on No-Annual-Fee Citi Cards — With a Catch by Harrison Pierce August 29, 2025 1 In late July, Citi ThankYou® Rewards re-added American Airlines AAdvantage as a transfer partner — but only for three cards. But now, Citi has expanded the cards that can transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage. However, not all transfer ratios are created equal. Here's what you need to know.
American Airlines 787-9P Flagship Suite Preferred Review: Impressive Cabin, Average Service by Tyler Glatt August 20, 2025 0 Few flights have had me counting down the days like my trip from Philadelphia to London on American Airlines’ brand-new Boeing 787-9P. The “P” stands for “Premium,” and I was eager to see if it lived up to the name. The flight delivered one of my best on-board experiences on AA, but it wasn't perfect. Here's how it went.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class August 20, 2025 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Some bonuses are automatic, while others require completing flights or stays. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Alaska, Garuda Indonesia, and Hyatt.
Donate to Cancer Research, Earn Up to 50X AAdvantage® Miles by JT Genter and Skye Class August 15, 2025 9 American Airlines just relaunched its annual partnership with Stand Up To Cancer to give AAdvantage members up to 50 miles on the dollar for all donations made to Stand Up to Cancer! You can effectively buy AAdvantage miles for as few as 2 cents each (which is less than you can otherwise buy AAdvantage miles) — while supporting a worthy cause.
You Can Redeem American Airlines Miles for Items Through the AAdvantage Exchange — But Please Don’t by Cameron Laufer August 11, 2025 0 Have you ever wondered if you can exchange your hard earned airline miles for a Dyson vacuum or a toaster? You probably haven't but we're here to tell you that it's possible through American Airlines' new shopping marketplace, called AAdvantage Exchange. Let's look at the new program and if it makes sense to redeem miles this way.
Got American Airlines Elite Status? Here’s How to Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt August 7, 2025 56 Hyatt and American Airlines launched a new round of elite-status fast track match-challenges. This time around, AAdvantage elites members have the opportunity to match to get elite status in the World of Hyatt program. Then, you can challenge to keep that status through February 2027 by completing qualifying activities. However, you'll need to register by October 31, 2025 to take advantage of this year's offer.
A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash August 3, 2025 35 American Airlines AAdvantage elite status can unlock valuable travel perks like seat upgrades, lounge access, free checked bags, and priority boarding. This guide will clearly outline the different AAdvantage status tiers, detail the requirements to achieve each level, and highlight the top benefits you can expect as you climb through the ranks of AA's loyalty program.
Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites by Brie Bash and Miguel Rueda July 31, 2025 36 American Airlines offers travelers a number of great opportunities, both domestic and international, to redeem their hard-earned miles. Dynamic pricing presents domestic sweet spot opportunities, while American's region-based global award chart offers endless international sweet spots. Here's a roundup of our favorite AAdvantage® sweet spots currently available.
American Airlines Transfer Partners: Here’s Which Points You Can Convert to AAdvantage Miles by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 3 American Airlines is one of the world’s largest carriers, and AAdvantage® miles are valuable, so you might wonder which points transfer to AA. Unfortunately, the list of transfer partners is short. Unfortunately, the list of transfer partners is fairly short. But it includes one valuable new player you should care about. Here's what to know.
AAdvantage® Business Program: Double-Dip on Rewards When Flying AA, Earn Additional Perks by Brie Bash July 28, 2025 0 The American Airlines AAdvantage Business program can provide decent value to business travelers. It offers rewards for both businesses and their employees when booking revenue flights. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the AAdvantage Business program.
Citi Adds AAdvantage as a Transfer Partner, Launches Premium Strata Elite Card by JT Genter July 27, 2025 6 Citi just dropped two major updates this Sunday morning. First, Citi's launching a brand-new premium travel credit card — with standout earning rates and nearly $1,500 in annual travel and lifestyle perks. Plus, Citi just added a long-anticipated transfer partner that could greatly increase the value of earning ThankYou Points. Here’s what travelers need to know.
American Airlines Cruises: How to Earn and Redeem AAdvantage Miles, Current Promos by Skye Class July 25, 2025 1 American Airlines Cruises is the AA booking portal to earn and redeem AAdvantage miles on cruises. Furthermore, an ongoing promotion offers American Airlines AAdvantage® members with an AAdvantage credit card double AAdvantage Miles on cruises throughout 2025. Plus, you'll earn Loyalty Points toward American Airlines elite status along the way.
Airline Shopping Portal Back to School Promotions: Earn Up to 9,500 Bonus Miles From Online Shopping by Skye Class July 25, 2025 150 Airline shopping portal promotions are a great way to earn extra miles for your next flight. American Airlines is the last airline to launch a Back to School promotion. Members now have access to all five shopping portals offering promotions with a combined bonus of up to 9,500 miles with eligible spending through early August.
How To Use American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles to Fly to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash July 17, 2025 0 American Airlines AAdvantage miles are one of the most versatile airline currencies you can earn. And thanks to their versatility, they can take you just about anywhere, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, and more. On top of that, American has an extensive partner airline network to give you options on how to get there. Here's all you need to know about using AAdvantage miles to get to Oceania and the South Pacific.
American Airlines Promotions: Earn Up to 25k Bonus Miles on Flights to Australia or New Zealand by Tyler Glatt August 8, 2025 0 If you’re looking to give your American Airlines AAdvantage® mile balance a serious boost, a new promotion can help you do just that. You can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible flights between the United States and Australia or New Zealand, operated by American Airlines or Qantas. Here are the details.
Earn AAdvantage® Miles From Everyday Mastercard Purchases Through SimplyMiles by Michelle Molloy July 3, 2025 58 The SimplyMiles program earns additional American Airlines miles and Loyalty Point status with hundreds of partners when they shop using a Mastercard. There are no fees or requirements to use an American Airlines co-branded card. If you want to earn AA miles and Loyalty Points on everyday purchases, SimplyMiles is a program worth taking a closer look at.
You Can Now Redeem AAdvantage Miles on JetSMART — But Is It a Good Deal? by Cameron Laufer June 23, 2025 0 Low-cost South American airline JetSMART has adopted the AAdvantage mileage program and is now letting travelers book award flights using AAdvantage miles! We break down how to book and whether it makes sense to do so.
Score up to 15,000 Bonus AAdvantage® Miles on IHG Stays Through September 3, 2025 by Skye Class June 18, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards relaunched a familiar promotion that gives members up to 15,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles on eligible stays at IHG through September 3, 2025. This time around, the offer is twice as good, giving members 2,000 bonus miles per stay. Here are the details.
American Airlines Flagship Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Ajay Jain and JT Genter August 12, 2025 4 American Airlines Admirals Clubs are fine for a short layover. But, did you know that American Airlines also has an even more premium type of lounge called the Flagship Lounge? Read about what is an American Airlines Flagship Lounge, the difference between them and Admirals Clubs, and how to access a Flagship Lounge on your American Airlines or Oneworld ticket.
A Complete Guide to American Airlines Award Travel Rules by Tyler Glatt and Carissa Rawson June 15, 2025 68 American Airlines AAdvantage miles can offer huge value if you know how and when to use them. If you learn the rules for booking awards, you’ll spend fewer miles, avoid unnecessary fees, and save valuable time planning your next trip. Here’s everything you need to know about booking award tickets with AAdvantage miles.
American Airlines Adds Instant-Confirm Upgrades Using AAdvantage Miles by Tyler Glatt August 13, 2025 0 It just got easier to use your American Airlines AAdvantage miles to confirm an upgrade to a premium cabin. The airline has rolled out a new "Instant Upgrade" feature — and it works exactly as it sounds. You can now confirm an upgrade instantly through the AA website, and we’ll guide you through the process in a few simple steps.
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer by JT Genter June 3, 2025 5 Bask is currently offering 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before August 31, 2025 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.
World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get by Mark Jackson and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 30, 2025 0 American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elites members can now choose some rewards from both programs as they work towards earning higher elite status or just work on requalification for another year. See what those rewards are and whether you can find value in them.
American Now Targets JetBlue Elites: Match Up to Executive Platinum Status via AA Instant Status Pass by Cameron Laufer and Brie Bash May 16, 2025 3 American Airlines' Instant Status Pass offers instant AAdvantage elite status — with a catch: you must earn Loyalty Points every four months to keep it. Now, JetBlue elite members can match to a higher AA status than usual through June 30, 2025 — matching as high as Executive Platinum! Here are the details of this enhanced status match.
Deal Alert: U.S. and Caribbean American Airlines Awards From 5,000 AAdvantage® Miles, Europe From 15K by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 15, 2025 1 American Airlines announced an award sale with select U.S. and Caribbean routes starting at just 5,000 AAdvantage miles. Plus routes to Europe are starting at 15,000 miles. Here's the details with sample routes to score cheap flights this summer.
Bid American Airlines Miles for a Once-In-A-Lifetime 787 Simulator Experience, Dallas Getaway by Tyler Glatt May 6, 2025 0 If you’ve got more American Airlines miles than you know what to do with, you can bid for a chance to spend four hours in a 787 flight simulator, with a two-night stay in Dallas included. Here’s what to know about this brand-new AAdvantage Vacations Experience.
Score 65k Valuable Miles With the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® by Ryan Smith and Cameron Laufer May 4, 2025 2 The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® has a new applicant bonus of 65,000 bonus AAdvantage® miles. Here's a detailed look at this offer, the card's ongoing benefits, and why now is an excellent time to apply before this offer takes flight.
How to Use the AAdvantage® Dining Program to Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Meals by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 1, 2025 22 One of the best ways to boost your balance of AA miles is with the AAdvantage® Dining Program. Simply create an account, link a card, and watch the miles roll in whenever you dine at a partner restaurant. It's that easy! In this guide, we're walking you through the entire process.
American Airlines Slashes Award Ticket Hold Window — Here’s Why That Matters by Tyler Glatt April 30, 2025 1 American Airlines is reining in the amount of time you can hold an AAdvantage award ticket. And for anyone who’s relied on this feature in the past, it’s a frustrating change. Here’s what to know and why it matters.
Bask Bank Drops Rates on Cash-Interest Savings Account. Are Earning Miles More Attractive Now? by JT Genter August 28, 2025 36 Bask Bank is best known as the bank that offers an innovative AAdvantage®-mile-earning savings account. Since launching a new traditional cash-interest savings account in 2021, Bask led the way in increasing interest rates. However, today, Bask dropped the earning rate to 4.15% APY due to the recent Federal Reserve interest rate drop. That makes 2 AAdvantage® mile per $1 saved per year even more attractive. Here's a breakdown of your options.
