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The Ultimate Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage: Earning and Redeeming Miles, Elite Benefits, and More

January 24, 2026 2

American Airlines AAdvantage is one of our favorite airline loyalty programs. With many different ways to earn miles, and plenty of ways to redeem them, you should have no issue extracting maximum value from the AAdvantage program. Plus, as you climb up the ranks of elite status, you'll receive a suite of valuable benefits. Here's everything you need to know about the AAdvantage program.

Harrison Pierce & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

May 5, 2026 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.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Sends Out (Overpriced) Offers To Buy AAdvantage® Status

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.

JT Genter & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines AAdvantage Program Updates for 2026: Benefits, Status Requirements, and More

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.

Tyler Glatt

Inside the American Airlines A321XLR: Where to Sit and How to Book Flights on AA’s Brand-New Plane

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.

Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Earn American Airlines Miles and British Airways Avios on Select LEVEL Flights

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.

Harrison Pierce

American Airlines Launches 'AAdvantage Gold Pass' — But Are the Benefits Worth the Massive Cost?

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.

Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Mileage Sale: Buy AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 40% Discount

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.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Vacations Promotions: Save up to $250 or Get up to 20k Bonus AAdvantage Miles

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.

Skye Class

Citi AAdvantage® Executive Credit Card Review: Admirals Club Access, Loyalty Points Boost, and More

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.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Book JetSMART Awards Using AAdvantage Miles — But Is It a Good Deal?

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.

Cameron Laufer

Deal Alert: Domestic American Airlines Awards From 5,000 AAdvantage® Miles, Europe From 17.5K Miles

November 4, 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.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities

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.

Senitra Horbrook & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How I'm Flying My Family of Six to Japan for Just $33.60 Out-of-Pocket

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.

Jenna Hansen

[Extended] Support Hurricane Relief and Earn 10X American Airlines Miles on Red Cross Donations

October 30, 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.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

All the Ways to Earn American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points Through Flying, Shopping, and More

October 26, 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.

Tyler Glatt & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

Citi Launches the American Airlines AAdvantage® Globe™ Card: 90k-Mile Bonus, Elite Benefits, and More

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.

Tyler Glatt

Act Fast: Book Flights to Fiji From 35k AAdvantage Miles in Economy, 70k in Business Class

June 1, 2026 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.

Mark Jackson

5 Best Ways to Book American Airlines Awards Using Partner Miles — Starting at Just 4,500 Miles

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.

Ross Denkin & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

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?

JT Genter

Changes Ahead? American Airlines Looking for Its Next AAdvantage Program Director

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.

Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Instant Status Pass: How to Match Your Elite Status to AAdvantage

September 25, 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.

Cameron Laufer & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

AAdvantage® Business Program: Double-Dip on Rewards When Flying AA, Earn Additional Perks

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.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines AAdvantage Added as Transfer Partner on No-Annual-Fee Citi Cards — With a Catch

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.

Harrison Pierce

American Airlines 787-9P Flagship Suite Preferred Review: Impressive Cabin, Average Service

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.

Tyler Glatt

Donate to Cancer Research, Earn Up to 50X AAdvantage® Miles

August 15, 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.

JT Genter & Skye Class

You Can Redeem American Airlines Miles for Items Through the AAdvantage Exchange — But Please Don’t

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.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

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.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status

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.

Miguel Rueda & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines Transfer Partners: Here’s Which Points You Can Convert to AAdvantage Miles

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

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