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.
Donate to Cancer Research, Earn Up to 50X AAdvantage® Miles by JT Genter and Skye Class October 3, 2025 10 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.
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. Plus, you'll earn Loyalty Points toward American Airlines elite status along the way.
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.
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.
Score up to 15,000 Bonus AAdvantage® Miles on IHG Stays Through September 3, 2025 by Skye Class September 4, 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.
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.
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 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.
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 November 13, 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 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.
AA Hotels: A Great Way to Earn AAdvantage Miles & Loyalty Points on Stays by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 If you want American Airlines miles and elite status, you should check out AA Hotels. You'll earn redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points that count towards elite status without having to get on a plane. In this guide, we'll show you how to maximize your rewards and explain when booking directly with the hotel might be the better choice.
You Can Use AAdvantage Miles for In-Flight Snacks and Drinks — But There Are Better Uses of Your Miles by Sam Helmy March 19, 2025 0 American Airlines now allows you to use AAdvantage® miles to purchase food and beverages on eligible flights. Prices range from 500 to 1,000 miles, depending on your selection. But is this a redemption you should make? Let's crunch the numbers (pun intended).
American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards: What’s New for 2025, Best Picks & Selection Deadlines by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt March 6, 2025 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.
American Airlines Unveils New Personalized Bag Tag Design for AAdvantage Members by JT Genter February 26, 2025 2 Today, American Airlines unveiled the design of its new personalized luggage tags. These luggage tags will be an option for AAdvantage members upon earning 15,000 Loyalty Points during the 2025 elite qualification year.
American Airlines Makes It Easier to View Your AAdvantage Account Activity Online by Cameron Laufer February 24, 2025 0 Airline websites can be frustrating, and they’re all incredibly different. If you’re a member of multiple programs, you know the feeling, especially when it comes to tracking your account activity. American Airlines just rolled out a small but important update to how you track both your Loyalty Points earnings and your redeemable miles activity. Let’s take a look.
AAdvantage Events: Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Tickets by Skye Class February 24, 2025 0 AAdvantage Events is a platform where you can earn redeemable miles and Loyalty Points on concerts, sports events, and more. Through February 28, 2025, members can earn double miles and double Loyalty Points on AAdvantage events, or use miles to book an event and get 500 Loyalty Points. Here are the details.
A Lifetime of Perks: A Guide to Just-Expanded American Airlines Million Miler Status by Brie Bash February 21, 2025 1 Elite status with American Airlines resets every year, but there’s one way to lock in lifetime benefits: Million Miler status. But how do you earn it, and is it really worth the effort? This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from qualification requirements to the perks that come with reaching this milestone.
American Airlines Just Extended the Validity of Systemwide Upgrades. Here’s How They Work Now. by Mark Jackson February 20, 2025 0 Systemwide Upgrades let travelers upgrade into premium cabins on American Airlines and British Airways. Check out our guide to know how to best use them — including how to earn, what the rules are for use, how to find award space, and more.
Maximize Your AAdvantage® Miles: The 20 Airlines You Can Book and The Best Redemptions for Each by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin February 16, 2025 265 You can redeem American miles to reach destinations worldwide, including places beyond American Airlines’ network. From Oneworld partners like British Airways and Japan Airlines to non-alliance airlines like Etihad and Fiji Airways, this guide covers all the AAdvantage® partners you can book with your miles.
