Offer Extended! Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles with Bask Bank® by JT Genter September 30, 2025 77 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.
AAdvantage® Platinum Status: Upgrades, Lounge Access, Free Checked Bags, and More Benefits by Tyler Glatt December 17, 2024 0 If American is your airline of choice, it might make sense to earn your way to AAdvantage® Platinum. The benefits alone can make your travel experience a lot more comfortable. Here's everything you need to know about the benefits at this tier and how to earn it.
What I Wish American Airlines Would Change About the AAdvantage Program by JT Genter December 13, 2024 1 Yesterday, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage program for 2025. The changes were mostly positive, but there are several things American Airlines didn't change this year that I really wish it would. In the spirit of the holidays, here are three things on my AAdvantage program wish list.
American Airlines Adds Million Miler Tiers, Extends Systemwide Upgrade Validity in 2025 AAdvantage Program Update by JT Genter December 12, 2024 1 For the 2025 program year, American Airlines is tweaking its Loyalty Point Rewards program, adding new tiers to Million Miler status, extending the validity of systemwide upgrades, and continuing to add options to redeem AAdvantage miles for everyday purchases. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Citi to Become Sole Issuer of AAdvantage Credit Cards: What This Means for Barclays Cardholders by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2024 0 The world's largest airline shared plans to make Citi the exclusive issuer of all of its AAdvantage® credit cards. Here's what's about to change with the suite of American Airlines credit cards — and what you need to know if you have (or are considering applying for) a Barclays-issued product.
Should You Buy American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 35% Discount? by Andrew George Bradshaw and Patrick Stouffer August 4, 2025 400 American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 35% discount. The lowest purchase rate you can get through this promotion is 2.45¢ per mile. At this 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. This promotion has no stated expiration date, so we aren't sure when American will raise (or lower) the cost of their miles. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.
The Unwritten Restriction on American Airlines Companion Upgrades to Beware Of by JT Genter November 22, 2024 1 American Airlines AAdvantage elite status members are eligible for first-class upgrades on domestic and certain short-haul international flights. And each status member can nominate one companion to upgrade with them. At least that's how it's supposed to work. Here's what to know about American Airlines companion upgrades -- and one unwritten restriction on these upgrades that I found from experience.
American Airlines and Aer Lingus Grow Partnership, Add Reciprocal Benefits for Elites by Tyler Glatt November 21, 2024 0 American Airlines and Aer Lingus have decided to take the next step in their partnership. Effective immediately, elite members of both airlines now have access to reciprocal benefits. Here's a look at what you can expect the next time you take an Aer Lingus flight as an AAdvantage® elite — and vice versa.
How to Use SeatsAero to Find American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Space (Even For Free) by JT Genter April 28, 2025 0 For years, I've used and recommended ExpertFlyer to search for American Airlines systemwide upgrade availability. But travelers can use a free tool to easily find dates that should have upgrade availability. Here's how to use SeatsAero's American Airlines Explore tool to find American Airlines systemwide upgrade availability.
American Airlines Award Chart: How Many AAdvantage Miles Do AA and Partner Award Flights Cost? by Brie Bash November 16, 2024 0 American Airlines has two different award charts: one for AA flights and another for partner airlines. In this article, we will discuss how to book award flights through the AAdvantage program and how you can redeem your miles for the best value.
Now Permanent: Apply American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades Online — No Calls Needed by Tyler Glatt November 12, 2024 0 There are few things you can't do online in the world of award travel. For the longest time, applying American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades to flights you've booked has been one of those things. But we're happy to report that the online application of SWUs has gone digital — for good.
American Airlines Officially Launches Dynamic Award Pricing on Fiji Airways by Tyler Glatt October 30, 2024 1 In early September 2024, AwardWallet caught that American Airlines was pricing Fiji Airways awards dynamically. At the time, American Airlines representatives told us that the airline was "testing award availability" and award prices shortly returned to normal. But now American Airlines has officially launched its dynamic award pricing on Fiji Airways. Here's what you need to know about these developments.
Earn 2,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles on Marriott Stays in Mexico by Skye Class October 28, 2024 0 American Airlines and Marriott have partnered to offer a new promotion offering bonus AAdvantage miles on upcoming Marriott stays. Now through December 15, 2024, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on eligible Marriott stays in Mexico. Here's how.
New: Redeem AAdvantage Miles for Flagship First Dining Via ‘Enhance With Miles’ by Tyler Glatt October 18, 2024 1 Starting today, you can redeem your American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for one of the airline's most exclusive airport experiences. Through the "Enhance with Miles" program, select elites can redeem miles to access the airline's famed Flagship® First Dining room. Here's how.
Enroll to Earn 250 Bonus AAdvantage Miles, Plus 3X Miles and Loyalty Points on Shell Purchases by Skye Class October 15, 2024 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.
Hyatt and American Airlines Deepen Partnership, Will Roll out New Benefits (And Remove Others) by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 The American Airlines and World of Hyatt partnership has been particularly lucrative over the past few years, especially if you held elite status in either program. But this partnership is about to undergo several changes — good and bad. Here's a full rundown of what you need to know.
How To Get Reciprocal Upgrades on Alaska and American Airlines Flights as an Elite Member by Mark Jackson September 25, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer reciprocal elite benefits, including first class upgrades, to their respective elites. Let's dig in to see exactly how this unique offering works in practice!
JetSMART Adopts AAdvantage as Its Loyalty Program. Earnings Now Live; Redemptions Coming Soon by Tyler Glatt September 24, 2024 1 JetSMART is adopting AAdvantage® as its loyalty program and awarding miles and Loyalty Points on all domestic and international flights it operates. And, best of all, mileage redemptions are coming later this year. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments between American Airlines and JetSMART.
Got 9,500 Qatar Avios? Here Are 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Award Routes You Can Book by Tyler Glatt September 23, 2024 0 One of the most best ways to redeem Qatar Airways Avios doesn't require transiting through Doha. For partner flights under 650 miles, you can redeem just 9,500 Avios. Here's a look at the 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Airlines routes you can book for a small sum of points.
How To Redeem Miles for Cape Air Flights via Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines by Tyler Glatt September 22, 2024 0 Cape Air flights are bookable with American Airlines AAdvantage miles, Delta SkyMiles, and JetBlue TrueBlue points. And depending on where your travels take you, you can potentially get great value from redeeming miles on these short-hop flights. Here's all you need to know about mileage redemptions on Cape Air.
American Airlines Adds Mileage Earnings (Including Loyalty Points) on Paid Upgrades by JT Genter August 14, 2024 2 In a development first teased in January 2024, American Airlines AAdvantage members will earn miles and Loyalty Points when paying for an upgrade to a premium cabin. Here's how you'll earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on paid upgrades — plus other ways of getting an upgrade on American Airlines besides paying for it.
Award Availability Alert: Air Tahiti Nui Business and Premium Economy Through 2025 by Skye Class and JT Genter July 13, 2024 10 If you've dreamed of visiting the Tahitian islands using points and miles, now is the time to act. We're seeing solid award availability in business and premium economy, plus evergreen space in economy. Here are the details on this rare Air Tahiti Nui award space and what points and miles you need to secure a seat for yourself.
My Trick to Booking An American Airlines Award That Includes a Partner by JT Genter July 12, 2024 2 American Airlines has an annoying bug that prevents award travelers from booking awards involving an overseas partner like Japan Airlines. Here's my simple but effective workaround to snag these awards.
How To Access American Airlines Admirals Clubs® by Max Prosperi October 6, 2025 3 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?
Fiji Airways to Adopt the American Airlines AAdvantage® Program. Here’s What We Know. by Tyler Glatt June 27, 2024 0 Big things are happening at Fiji Airways. A few short weeks ago, Oneworld announced Fiji's flag carrier would become the alliance's 15th full-fledged member. And today, on a random Thursday in June, Fiji Airways shared it's adopting the American Airlines AAdvantage® program effective next year. Here's what we know and don't know about the latter development.
Last Call: Bilt and American Airlines Partnership Ending on June 24 by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt June 21, 2024 2 We've known for quite some time now that Bilt's partnership with American Airlines would end. The partnership's final day is coming up quickly, ending on June 24, 2024. In other words, time is running out to initiate a transfer from Bilt to AA, so act soon if you want to convert your Bilt points to AAdvantage® miles.
Who Is Eligible for the Bonus on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®? by Ryan Smith June 19, 2024 1 Every time I see a good bonus on a credit card, my fingers get itchy. I'm ready to apply. I'm already dreaming of where those points and miles can take me. However, I always need to bounce back to reality for a minute. "Am I eligible for this sign-up bonus?" is an important question to ask. Here's a look at some common questions and answers about eligibility for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®.
Earn 50,000 Bonus Miles With the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® by Tyler Glatt October 1, 2025 60 The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® can provide solid value for the occasional American flyer, with perks like early boarding, a free checked bag, and discounts on inflight purchases. It's also one of the few cards offering a welcome bonus you can earn by making just a single purchase (of any amount) within the first 90 days of card membership. Here's a quick overview of why you should pick up the Aviator Red.
American Airlines Scraps ‘Preferred Partner’ Changes for How You Earn on Bookings by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith May 29, 2024 9 The long-awaited change to how you'll earn AAdvantage miles on bookings is no more. American Airlines scrapped its plans to only award miles on bookings made directly through the airline and preferred travel agencies. Here's what you need to know.
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Card Review: Free Test Drive, Fair Benefits by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley May 9, 2024 8 The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® offers travelers a free checked bag, preferred boarding, and the chance to earn AAdvantage elite status just from spending on the card. Plus, the card is currently offering a solid sign-up bonus of 60,000 bonus miles and a waived annual fee for the first year. Here's our full review to help you decide if it's a good addition to your rewards portfolio.
