American Airlines Sends Out (Overpriced) Offers To Buy AAdvantage® Status by JT Genter and Harrison Pierce January 19, 2026 2 American Airlines just sent out a round of emails offering AAdvantage members the option of buying elite status through March 2027. Each of these offers is individualized. If you aren't happy with your AAdvantage elite status for 2026, here's how to check your current offer.
What You Need to Know About Bask Bank’s Miles- and Cash-Interest Savings Accounts by JT Genter January 11, 2026 4 Bask Bank burst onto the points and miles scene in early 2020 with a revolutionary new mileage-earning savings account. Since then, Bask has launched a cash-interest savings account and raised the interest rates on both accounts several times. From earning rates and sign-up bonuses to whether it's better to earn miles or interest, here's what you need to know about Bask Bank savings accounts — including a bonus of 10,000 bonus miles if you sign up by February 28, 2026 and meet deposit requirements.
American Airlines AAdvantage Program Updates for 2026: Benefits, Status Requirements, and More by Tyler Glatt January 7, 2026 0 American Airlines AAdvantage members, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Today, we finally get a look at what’s changing with the AAdvantage program in 2026. While it's a monumental year for American Airlines as it celebrates its centennial, the updates to the AAdvantage program are relatively modest. Here's what to know.
Is It Better to Earn AAdvantage® Miles or Cash From Your Savings? by JT Genter December 28, 2025 82 Bask has extended its offer to earn 10,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account. On top of this excellent bonus for new customers, savers can earn 2 miles per dollar saved annually — which may be a far better value than earning interest through a traditional savings account. In this post, we'll show you how to use your miles and help you decide if you're better off earning cash interest or miles from your savings.
Starting December 17: Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to Score World Cup Tickets by Harrison Pierce December 16, 2025 2 Starting December 17, American Airlines AAdvantage members will be able to redeem miles for Phase 2 World Cup tickets. Here's what we know so far, including how you can register so you don't miss out on this rare opportunity.
American Airlines Promotions: Register for Free Miles, Then Earn up to 3k Bonus Miles on Cars and Hotels by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 3 American Airlines just dropped a new promotion, and you’ll earn free miles just for registering! Beyond that easy bonus, you can earn even more bonus miles by booking a hotel stay through AAdvantage Hotels and reserving a rental car through AAdvantage Cars between now and February 28, 2026.
Inside the American Airlines A321XLR: Where to Sit and How to Book Flights on AA’s Brand-New Plane by Tyler Glatt December 11, 2025 1 American Airlines just got the (metaphorical) keys to its Airbus A321XLR, and it takes off with passengers for the first time next week. At a media event at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), AA unveiled its first Airbus A321XLR. Here's your first look inside the A321XLR, and how to book a flight on its first routes with points and miles.
You Can Now Earn American Airlines Miles and British Airways Avios on Select LEVEL Flights by Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 1 You can now earn British Airways Avios and American Airlines miles on select flights operated by LEVEL, a low-cost long-haul airline operating flights to 7 hubs in the Americas from its base in Barcelona. Here's what you need to know about this change.
American Airlines Launches ‘AAdvantage Gold Pass’ — But Are the Benefits Worth the Massive Cost? by Tyler Glatt December 4, 2025 1 American Airlines just introduced what it's calling the "AAdvantage Gold Pass." Buying one gets you a full year of AAdvantage Gold status, 100,000 bonus miles, and 15,000 Loyalty Points. But let us be the first to tell you that this pass is...well...extremely expensive. Here's what to know.
American Airlines Mileage Sale: Buy AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 40% Discount by Andrew George Bradshaw and Harrison Pierce December 3, 2025 400 American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 40% discount. At the optimal purchase rate, there are a few times when it can make sense to buy American Airlines miles. If you've been looking for an opportunity to grab some American miles, this might be as good of a chance as ever. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer by JT Genter December 1, 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 February 28, 2026 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.
American Airlines Vacations Promotions: Save up to $250 or Get up to 20k Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Skye Class November 28, 2025 0 To mark Black Friday and Cyber Monday, several American Airlines Vacations promotions offer up to $250 off vacation packages, or up to 20k bonus miles. American Airlines Vacations regularly offers discounts and bonus miles with select vacation packages. Here’s what’s on offer and how to decide if it’s worth booking your trip this way.
Citi AAdvantage® Executive Credit Card Review: Admirals Club Access, Loyalty Points Boost, and More by Jenna Hansen November 26, 2025 4 If you fly American Airlines on a regular basis and you like to hit the Admirals Club® lounge pre-flight, there is only one credit card you need on your application list: the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. Learn more about its bonus, benefits, and earning rates in our detailed review of this card.
You Can Now Book JetSMART Awards Using AAdvantage Miles — But Is It a Good Deal? by Cameron Laufer November 5, 2025 0 Low-cost South American airline JetSMART has adopted the AAdvantage mileage program and travelers can now book award flights directly through American! We break down how to book and whether it makes sense to do so.
Deal Alert: Domestic American Airlines Awards From 5,000 AAdvantage® Miles, Europe From 17.5K Miles by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer November 19, 2025 1 American Airlines just put one million award seats on sale! Book domestic flights from 5,000 miles or internationally from just 7,500 miles each way. Even flights to popular European destinations, Japan, and even New Zealand are on sale. Here's the details with sample routes to score cheap flights this winter.
Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities by Senitra Horbrook and Skye Class November 3, 2025 3 Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the latest opportunities.
How I’m Flying My Family of Six to Japan for Just $33.60 Out-of-Pocket by Jenna Hansen November 1, 2025 0 We booked flights to Japan for our family of six using just 210,000 miles and $33.60 in taxes and fees. Booking award flights for a larger family requires planning, flexibility, and strategy, but the effort is well worth it. Find out how to earn the points, find the flights, and learn some of the best tips for large family award travel.
[Extended] Support Hurricane Relief and Earn 10X American Airlines Miles on Red Cross Donations by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt November 19, 2025 4 Hurricane Melissa is causing massive devastation across the Caribbean. American Airlines is partnering with the American Red Cross to support relief efforts. To encourage members to donate, American Airlines is offering 10X AAdvantage miles donated to the Red Cross through November 18, 2025. Here's how to donate.
All the Ways to Earn American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points Through Flying, Shopping, and More by Tyler Glatt and Andrew Kunesh November 3, 2025 46 Earning American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles and building up a hefty sum of Loyalty Points are critical steps to helping you work towards your next redemption and flying in style — with lots of benefits. In this post, we dive into all of the ways to earn AA miles and Loyalty Points.
Citi Launches the American Airlines AAdvantage® Globe™ Card: 90k-Mile Bonus, Elite Benefits, and More by Tyler Glatt October 19, 2025 5 The all-new Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® is now open for applications, and it’s hard not to be excited about this flashy product. It launches with a generous welcome bonus, an extensive list of useful benefits for AA flyers, and a rewarding mix of earning categories. Here are all the details.
Act Fast: Book Flights to Fiji From 35k AAdvantage Miles in Economy, 70k in Business Class by Mark Jackson October 13, 2025 0 Ever wanted to visit Fiji — or beyond in Oceania? American Airlines is running a flash sale for AAdvantage members through October 15, 2025, for flights in 2026 on partner Fiji Airways. Let's quickly go over the sale and what you need to know before you book.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class October 8, 2025 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Spirit, American Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia.
5 Best Ways to Book American Airlines Awards Using Partner Miles — Starting at Just 4,500 Miles by Ross Denkin and Harrison Pierce October 5, 2025 3 American Airlines offers travelers an extensive route network within and beyond the United States. AAdvantage® miles can be a great way to book American Airlines flights, but booking via partner programs can sometimes be even cheaper. Knowing which partner program to use, and when, helps you get the most out of your points and miles. Here are the options, starting at just 4,500 miles.
Bask Bank Drops Earning Rate on Mileage Account. Is It Still Worth Earning Miles? by JT Genter October 1, 2025 8 Interest rates are dropping. While that's good news for borrowers, it's undoubtedly bad news for savers. Bask Bank already decreased the interest rate on its Interest Savings Account. And unfortunately, Bask just dropped the earning rate on the Bask Mileage Savings Account. That makes now a great time to revisit the question: is it better to earn miles, cash interest, or a bit of both from your savings?
Changes Ahead? American Airlines Looking for Its Next AAdvantage Program Director by Tyler Glatt September 25, 2025 1 You can learn a lot about a company’s direction by looking at the roles it’s hiring for. As for American Airlines, one of the most notable openings right now is a director for the AAdvantage® program. Whoever steps into this role will play a major part in shaping the program’s future. Here's why.
American Airlines Instant Status Pass: How to Match Your Elite Status to AAdvantage by Cameron Laufer and Brie Bash November 3, 2025 3 American Airlines’ Instant Status Pass gives eligible travelers instant AAdvantage elite status, but with a catch. You need to earn a set number of Loyalty Points on a regular basis to keep it. Here's how to status mach to American and extend your status as long as possible.
Score 2X Miles With This Limited-Time American Airlines AAdvantage Business Promotion by Tyler Glatt September 24, 2025 1 The American Airlines AAdvantage Business program just turned two. To celebrate, American is offering 2X bonus miles on eligible flights booked and completed by November 20, 2025. Here’s how to enroll and the promo code you’ll need to participate.
AAdvantage® Business Program: Double-Dip on Rewards When Flying AA, Earn Additional Perks by Brie Bash and Harrison Pierce September 8, 2025 1 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.
American Airlines Basic Economy Explained: Restrictions, Fees & What to Expect by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 42 American Airlines Basic Economy tickets have some restrictions. From no seat selection to limited change flexibility. This guide goes over everything you need to know about these fares. That way, you can decide whether the cost savings are worth it, plus tell you how to circumvent some of the restrictions.
American Airlines AAdvantage Added as Transfer Partner on No-Annual-Fee Citi Cards — With a Catch by Harrison Pierce August 29, 2025 2 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.
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