American Airlines (AAdvantage) Archives

American Airlines Basic Economy Explained: Restrictions, Fees, and What to Expect

June 19, 2026 43

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.

Tyler Glatt & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Class Lounge: What Makes It Special and How to Access It for Less

June 14, 2026 0

Few airport lounges get the attention that Qatar Airways' Al Safwa First Class Lounge does. For starters, it's absolutely massive and gives off museum vibes. But there also aren't too many lounges in the world with a thermal jacuzzi, a full-service restaurant, a duty-free shop, and, well, so much more. Here's how to get in.

Tyler Glatt

AAdvantage Business Promotions: Save 10% on Select Business Class Fares to Asia, Earn 10,000 Miles by Enrolling

June 11, 2026 1

If you haven’t enrolled in the American Airlines AAdvantage® Business program yet, now’s a great time to do so. Companies that enroll by December 31, 2026, can earn 10,000 bonus miles. Once you enroll, you can save 10% on select business class flights to Asia for a limited time. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

American Airlines Promotions: Earn 25k Bonus Miles by Switching Your Cell Service to AT&T

June 12, 2026 3

Every now and then, American Airlines launches a promotion with bonus miles. Right now, AAdvantage members can earn 25,000 bonus miles by switching their cell phone service to AT&T. Here’s what you need to know about this limited-time offer.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines Shell Fuel Rewards: Earn a 250-Mile Bonus, Plus 3X Miles and Loyalty Points on Gas

June 8, 2026 1

One of the easiest ways to earn American Airlines miles is by signing up for the Shell Fuel Rewards program and filling up your tank. Through October 3, 2026, new members can earn 250 bonus miles, which comes on top of the miles and credit card points you'll earn when visiting the gas station. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Admirals Club Access: The Best Ways To Get In

June 7, 2026 5

American Airlines operates nearly 50 Admirals Clubs® across the globe, plus an additional 50+ partner lounges. An Admirals Club® membership can go a long way. So how do you access Admirals Clubs®? Where are these lounges located, and what amenities do they offer to guests?

Max Prosperi & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

American Airlines Is Now Pricing Air Tahiti Nui Awards Dynamically — and the Rates Aren’t Pretty

June 5, 2026 0

AAdvantage used to price Air Tahiti Nui awards based on its fixed partner award chart. But now, it appears these awards have gone dynamic, and the pricing is absolutely bonkers. Here's a look at some of the award rates we're now seeing, and what this might mean for the future of this partnership.

Tyler Glatt

American Airlines May Have Just Closed a Last-Minute Partner Award Sweet Spot

May 30, 2026 1

American Airlines just implemented new restrictions preventing travelers from booking last-minute saver awards through partner programs like Alaska Atmos Rewards and British Airways Club. Here's what we know about these new restrictions so far.

Shawn Gallagher

Best Ways To Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From Domestic Deals to First Class Suites

May 29, 2026 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.

Brie Bash & Toni Southam

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

American Airlines Is Adding Starlink Wi-Fi to 500+ Planes — Here’s the Rollout Timeline

May 27, 2026 0

Travelers tired of unreliable in-flight Wi-Fi will finally see a major upgrade coming to the skies. American Airlines announced on May 26, 2026 plans to install Starlink Wi-Fi across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in early 2027, signaling one of the airline industry’s largest investments yet in next-generation connectivity.

Olivia Fey

American Airlines Partners With TLC Jet, Adds Miles and Loyalty Points on Private Flights

April 27, 2026 1

American Airlines has added private jet charter company TLC Jet as a new AAdvantage partner, giving members a way to earn miles and Loyalty Points on private flights. It’s a niche partnership, but one that creates another expensive path to elite status. Here's what to know.

Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Register to Earn 3X American Airlines AAdvantage Miles on Paid IHG Stays Through Early July

April 22, 2026 0

It’s now a good bit more rewarding to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles on your next slate of stays at an IHG property. Through July 6, 2026, registered IHG One Rewards members can earn an uncapped 3X AAdvantage miles on new bookings. Here’s what to know about this offer and how to register.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Use the AAdvantage® Dining Program to Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Meals

April 16, 2026 23

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.

Tyler Glatt & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and Which Activities Don’t Qualify

April 3, 2026 8

If you're after American Airlines AAdvantage® elite status, you'll need to focus on one thing: Loyalty Points. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the many ways to earn Loyalty Points — what counts and what doesn't — to help you on your way toward AAdvantage elite status. Let's dig into the many ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points, including the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.

Tyler Glatt & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

Starting April 9: Last Chance to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to Score World Cup Tickets

April 3, 2026 2

Starting April 9, American Airlines AAdvantage members will be able to redeem miles for Last-Minute Sales Phase 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.

Harrison Pierce

American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards: What’s New for 2026, Best Choices & Selection Deadlines

March 28, 2026 7

The path to American Airlines elite status comes with plenty of perks, largely thanks to Loyalty Point Rewards. As you reach Loyalty Point milestones, you’ll unlock benefits to choose from. This guide breaks down all the available rewards and helps you decide which options make the most sense at each selection threshold.

Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Is It Better to Earn AAdvantage® Miles or Cash From Your Savings?

June 5, 2026 82

Bask just launched an offer to earn 20,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account. On top of this excellent bonus for new customers, savers can earn 1.75 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.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® Credit Cards Compared: Benefits, Bonuses, and Elite Status Boosts

March 27, 2026 6

Citi offers several types of American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards. So how do you decide which card is right for you? Here's a comparison of the benefits, perks, and fees associated with the cards to help you understand what ongoing value they provide beyond just the welcome offer.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

AA Shopping Portal Guide: Earn American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points With AAdvantage eShopping

March 24, 2026 43

American Airlines offers a lucrative online shopping portal called AAdvantage® eShopping. Use this portal to supercharge your AA earnings with minimal effort and no additional spending. In this post, we'll walk you through how using the AA portal could earn you a ton of miles on your regular purchases and accelerate your path to elite status.

Tyler Glatt & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Use the Citi AAdvantage Globe Card In-Flight Credit

March 23, 2026 0

The Citi AAdvantage Globe card comes with a $100 credit for inflight purchases on American Airlines each year. This can be helpful to purchase an inflight snack or wifi, though the fleet now offers complimentary wifi as of 2026.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

American Airlines AAdvantage Mileage Expiration Policy: How to Keep Your Miles From Expiring

March 22, 2026 59

When it comes to mileage expiration, American Airlines still lags behind other U.S. airlines. Here's American Airlines AAdvantage miles expiration policy and how to can extend your validity — or be exempted entirely.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Loyalty Points Via the Citi AAdvantage Globe Card 'Flight Streak' Bonus

March 15, 2026 0

The Citi AAdvantage Globe card is a new card offering from the issuer, focused on the frequent American flyer. Their Flight Streak bonus offers up to 15,000 bonus Loyalty Points each year for flying up to 12 flights. It's an interesting benefit that some may find compelling.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

You Can Now Redeem American Airlines AAdvantage Miles for Gift Cards — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

March 13, 2026 0

American Airlines AAdvantage members can now use miles to purchase gift cards through the AAdvantage Gift Cards portal. However, only do so if you want to devalue your miles as much as possible. Gift card redemptions average half a cent per mile, a far cry from the typical value of AAdvantage miles. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Use Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Admirals Club Globe Passes

March 8, 2026 0

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® offers some interesting benefits, including Admirals Club Globe passes that can be used across the Admirals Club lounge network. These passes have less access restrictions than traditional day passes, but they aren't restriction-free. Here's what to know about how these passes work.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam