Tag: American Airlines (AAdvantage)

Changes Coming to American Airlines Admirals Clubs^® and Citi AA Executive Card

March 26, 2025 1

American Airlines and Citi just announced a slew of changes to Admirals Club® membership costs and the benefits and fees of the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. Thankfully, some of the negative changes don't take effect for another two weeks, giving you time to plan. But these changes see the elimination of one of our favorite credit card perks. Are the changes worth the additional fees? Let's dig into the changes to see.

Ryan Smith

The Winners and Losers of American Airlines First Class Upgrade Changes

June 6, 2023 1

Effective June 9, 2023, American Airlines is making some big changes to how complimentary upgrades work for AAdvantage elites. Starting then, all elite members will be eligible for complimentary upgrades on American Airlines award tickets. However, anytime there are changes to who gets a limited supply, there are going to be winners and losers. Let's dig into the details of what's changing and review who this benefits and who's losing out.

JT Genter

American Airlines Now Offering Mileage Discount When Booking Round-Trip Awards

May 11, 2023 3

You can now save AAdvantage miles by booking a round-trip! American Airlines is pricing round-trip awards at significantly fewer miles than two one-way awards. On flights to Europe, a round-trip costs as much as 26,000 fewer miles than two one-way bookings. Here's everything we know so far about this new development and how you can take advantage of it.

JT Genter

AA Introduces Dynamic Pricing, Eliminates Saver and Award Charts

May 5, 2023 4

American Airlines recently announced a move to a dynamic award pricing model, eliminating its MileSAAver Off Peak, MileSAAver, AAnutime Level 1, and AAnytime Level 2 awards and rebranding its Web Specials as simply Flight Awards. Here's what these changes actually mean for travelers.

Sam Helmy

Wide-Open Availability: Book Etihad First Online From 62.5K AA Miles

May 4, 2023 2

Etihad's business and first class award flights are in high demand and often impossible to find. Now, book these sought-after awards online via American Airlines with routes from the U.S. and worldwide. Costs start at 62,500 miles and range up to 115,000 miles for the longest flights.

Carissa Rawson

American Airlines Introduces AAdvantage Status for a Day Redemption Option

April 2, 2023 0

AAdvantage recently launched a new program called "Enhance with Miles". Through the new Status for a Day offering, you can now gift status for a day or purchase it for yourself using miles. However, you'll first need to unlock the ability to do so. Here's everything you need to know about this new redemption option.

Sam Helmy

Free Holds, Maximizing Award Regions, Other Tricks for Booking Awards Using AAdvantage® Miles

November 7, 2024 11

American Airlines AAdvantage® is one the most versatile and valuable frequent-flyer programs in the world. Bask Bank makes it easy to put your savings to work earning these miles with the Bask Mileage Savings Account. In this post, we share some advanced techniques to maximize the value of your AAdvantage® miles.

JT Genter

American Airlines Slashes Mileage Earning Rate for Alaska Saver Fares

March 24, 2023 0

American Airlines just unveiled a cut to the AAdvantage earning rate for Alaska Airlines Saver fares. Starting May 1, 2023, Alaska Airlines Saver fares will earn just 1 AAdvantage mile per 10 miles flown. That's a 60% cut from the current earning rates. Here's what this means in practice and where else you might want to credit Alaska basic economy flights.

JT Genter

AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Business Mastercard® Review

January 5, 2023 0

The AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Business Mastercard is AAdvantage's main small business co-brand card. The card offers a generous welcome bonus and 2X earnings per dollar spent on AA. The card also features decent benefits, including a free checked bag and Preferred Boarding for a reasonable $95 annual fee.

Sam Helmy

American Airlines Revamps Loyalty Rewards, Slashes Mileage Earnings Rate on Basic Economy

December 15, 2022 5

Today, American Airlines is announcing a slew of changes to how travelers earn rewards in the AAdvantage program. AAdvantage Gold requirements are increasing, mileage earnings on basic economy are decreasing by 60%, and American Airlines is adding several new rewards tiers — including a new one for members at just 15,000 Loyalty Points. Here's a breakdown of all of the changes.

JT Genter

American Airlines, British Airways Open Three New Premium Lounges at New York-JFK

December 7, 2022 1

American Airlines and British Airways now operate at New York-JFK under one roof. With the two airlines having co-located at Terminal 8, sweeping changes have been made to the premium travel experience, including lounges. Here is what travelers need to know about the three joint premium lounges.

Max Prosperi

Ending Soon: American Airlines Status Match Challenge for World of Hyatt Elites

December 6, 2022 4

American Airlines recently launched a status match offer for World of Hyatt elites. The promotion offers Hyatt Globalist and Explorist members the chance to claim AAdvantage Platinum or Platinum Pro, respectively. However, you need to act soon to take advantage of this opportunity.

Sam Helmy

New American Airlines Companion Upgrades Policy, End of 500-Mile Upgrades

July 21, 2022 0

All American Airlines elites now receive complimentary upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights. Even better, companions traveling with elite members also receive a complimentary upgrade when flying with their elite status travel companion. Any unused 500-mile upgrade certificates will be converted to 250 Loyalty Points on July 31, 2022 - unless you take action before then.

Sam Helmy

Register to Earn 1,000 American Airlines Miles Per Stay at Eligible Hyatt Hotels

June 17, 2022 34

Registration is now open for the newest bonus earning promotion for the partnership between Hyatt and American Airlines. Through September 5, 2022, World of Hyatt members can earn 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles for every stay at eligible Hyatt hotels. This is like a promotion the partners ran a few months ago, but at that time it was targeted. This promotion is available for all Hyatt members, but first you need to register.

Patrick Stouffer

Alaska Airlines Introduces Dynamic Pricing for Domestic American Airlines Awards

April 26, 2022 2

Alaska Airlines quietly introduced dynamic pricing to its American Airlines partner awards within North America. So far, we have seen pricing for shorter flights in economy drop in price, while longer flights have seen no increase. First-class award pricing has not changed at all. Here are the details of the new Alaska award pricing on American Airlines flights.

Sam Helmy

Last Opportunity to Save Up To 7,500 Miles Using American Airlines Reduced Mileage Awards

August 4, 2021 363

American Airlines just released its latest (and last) list of Reduced Mileage Awards discounted destinations. Eligible Citi and Barclays American Airlines cardholders can get up to 7,500 miles off a round trip ticket by taking advantage of this great offer. Eligible destinations vary on the month, so be sure to check before booking an American flight within the U.S. and Canada.

Ross Denkin

Get a 25% Bonus When Transferring Hyatt or IHG Points to American Airlines

June 1, 2021 64

American Airlines AAdvantage® has brought back its mid-year hotel transfer promotion. Through June 30, 2021, you can receive a 25% bonus when you transfer Hyatt or IHG hotel points to AA. Is this promotion good enough to transfer your hotel points? Well, that depends on your situation. Here's what you need to know about this promotion.

Sam Helmy