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Tag: American Airlines (AAdvantage)

Bask Bank Drops Earning Rate on Mileage Account. Is It Still Worth Earning Miles?
Bask Bank Drops Earning Rate on Mileage Account. Is It Still Worth Earning Miles?
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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?

JT Genter
JT Genter
Got American Airlines Elite Status? Here's How to Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status
Got American Airlines Elite Status? Here's How to Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status
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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.

JT GenterTyler Glatt
JT Genter & Tyler Glatt
A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status
A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status
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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.

Miguel RuedaBrie Bash
Miguel Rueda & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites
Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites
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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 BashMiguel Rueda
Brie Bash & Miguel Rueda

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How To Use American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles to Fly to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
How To Use American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles to Fly to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
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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.

Tyler GlattBrie Bash
Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

American Airlines Flagship Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them
American Airlines Flagship Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them
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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.

Ajay JainJT Genter
Ajay Jain & JT Genter

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Bask Bank Drops Rates on Cash-Interest Savings Account. Are Earning Miles More Attractive Now?
Bask Bank Drops Rates on Cash-Interest Savings Account. Are Earning Miles More Attractive Now?
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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 3.90% APY due to the recent Federal Reserve interest rate drop. That makes 1.75 AAdvantage® mile per $1 saved per year even more attractive. Here's a breakdown of your options.

JT Genter
JT Genter