{"id":130395,"date":"2025-09-08T18:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=130395"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:22:21","slug":"aadvantage-business-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/aadvantage-business-program\/","title":{"rendered":"AAdvantage\u00ae Business Program: Double-Dip on Rewards When Flying AA, Earn Additional Perks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In December 2023, American Airlines replaced its Business Extra program with a revamped rewards program called AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Business. The new program offers value to both companies and their employees by rewarding revenue flights. More recently, though, American has added further enhancements, including the introduction of a new loyalty tier for businesses themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Starting January 1, 2026, American Airlines will be tweaking how qualification works &#8212; from a rolling 12-month period to a calendar-year qualification window.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will cover everything you need to know about the AAdvantage Business program.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Is_the_AAdvantage_Business_Program\">What Is the AAdvantage Business Program?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Who_can_join_AAdvantage_Business\">Who can join AAdvantage Business?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_miles_and_Loyalty_Points_through_AAdvantage_Business\">How to earn miles and Loyalty Points through AAdvantage Business<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_more_American_miles_with_the_Citi_AAdvantage_Business_World_Elite_Mastercard\">Earn more American miles with the Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_are_the_minimums_for_accessing_the_miles_earned\">What are the minimums for accessing the miles earned?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Additional_Perks_After_Unlocking_AAdvantage_Business_Select\">Earn Additional Perks After Unlocking AAdvantage Business Select<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Book_Flights_Through_AAdvantage_Business\">How to Book Flights Through AAdvantage Business<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_the_AAdvantage_Business_Program\">What Is the AAdvantage Business Program?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The AAdvantage Business program offers businesses rewards in the form of redeemable miles. Best of all, travelers continue to earn AAdvantage miles as usual &#8212; and travelers even earn extra Loyalty Points. Since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Points<\/a> are the sole metric for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">elite status with American Airlines<\/a>, this setup creates a compelling path for business travelers to climb the status ladder faster.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_181397\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-181397 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/American-Airlines-Featured-Takashi-Miyazaki-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"American Airlines 787 parked at a gate in ICN.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/American-Airlines-Featured-Takashi-Miyazaki-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/American-Airlines-Featured-Takashi-Miyazaki-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/American-Airlines-Featured-Takashi-Miyazaki-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/American-Airlines-Featured-Takashi-Miyazaki-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Takashi Miyazaki\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Who_can_join_AAdvantage_Business\">Who can join AAdvantage Business?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AAdvantage Business is designed for businesses of all sizes, but not every company can apply. The program has outlined the following criteria for participation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have at least five employees.<\/li>\n<li>Be based in the United States or Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Have a valid federal tax ID (U.S.) or a business number (Canada). This is a required entry during registration.<\/li>\n<li>Have at least five (5) active, registered business travelers.<\/li>\n<li>All business travelers and travel managers must have an AAdvantage account to participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don't qualify? The good news is that you can bypass these requirements by getting the <a data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiBusinessAAdvantagePlatinumSelectWorldMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"3004019\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937067.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiBusinessAAdvantagePlatinumSelectWorldMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99, waived for first 12 months<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Citi AAdvantage Business Card is a great card to hold for any business owner that travels at least a few times per year with American Airlines. Get a free checked bag on domestic itineraries, priority boarding and a 25% discount on in-flight purchases. \r\n\r\nWith these perks, it's easy to justify the annual fee of $99, waived for first 12 months.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul>\r\n<li>Free checked bags for you and up to 4 companions on domestic itineraries<\/li>\r\n<li>Priority boarding to help you win the race for overhead bin space<\/li>\r\n<li>A 25% discount on inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on cable and satellite providers<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on select telecommunications merchants<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on car rentals<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiBusAASelectMC\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-225dd03297#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Credit Card is Right for You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_miles_and_Loyalty_Points_through_AAdvantage_Business\">How to earn miles and Loyalty Points through AAdvantage Business<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With AAdvantage Business, travelers and their businesses can earn redeemable miles alongside Loyalty Points based on the amount spent on eligible flights on top of what the business and employee would normally earn through the AAdvantage program.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what businesses and travelers can expect to earn with the program:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174833\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/592\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174833 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aadvantage-business-program.png\" alt=\"A screen shot from the American Airlines AAdvantage Business website shows how the earning structure for the program works.\" width=\"750\" height=\"592\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aadvantage-business-program.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aadvantage-business-program-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Airlines AAdvantage Business Program<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The earning structure can be lucrative for businesses, but even more so for business travelers. The ability to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/creative-ways-to-earn-extra-loyalty-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn extra Loyalty Points<\/a> will quickly increase the rate at which travelers earn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines elite status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Notice in the graphic that travel booked through the business program would earn the traveler 5 miles and at least 6 Loyalty Points per dollar spent, while the business would also earn at least 1 mile per dollar.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_more_American_miles_with_the_Citi_AAdvantage_Business_World_Elite_Mastercard\">Earn more American miles with the Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most significant focal points of the new AAdvantage Business program is the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/citi-business-card-benefits-for-aadvantage-business-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\">increased emphasis<\/a> on the <a data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiBusinessAAdvantagePlatinumSelectWorldMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>. Businesses are encouraged to hold the card to take full advantage of the program and maximize the potential earnings for both the company and the traveler taking the business trips.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses that hold the Citi AAdvantage Business Card will earn an extra 2 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases, while travelers will earn an extra Loyalty Point.<\/p>\n<p>AA Business travelers who are flying with elite status and with a company that has the Citi AAdvantage Business Card can really rake in the miles and Loyalty Points. Here's what that could look like for a flight totaling $1,000:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174840\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/616\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174840 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/American-Aadvantage-business-program-2.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot from AAdvantage Business Program showing earning potential for program members\" width=\"750\" height=\"616\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/American-Aadvantage-business-program-2.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/American-Aadvantage-business-program-2-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"What_are_the_minimums_for_accessing_the_miles_earned\">What are the minimums for accessing the miles earned?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>American Airlines has established a couple of thresholds that companies must meet to access the miles earned, including these qualifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$5,000 in eligible program flown revenue, and<\/li>\n<li>Five (5) registered, active business travelers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through the end of 2025, qualification will be re-evaluated on a rolling 12-month basis, and mileage balances will be updated monthly. Since <strong>January 1, 2026<\/strong>, companies now qualify on a calendar-year basis. Once a company qualifies, redemption benefits will remain active through the end of the current calendar year and the entire following year.<\/p>\n<p>Also beginning January 1, 2026, every dollar a company spends on employee travel will count toward unlocking redemption benefits \u2014 including travel booked for guest travelers under your business account.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you hold the <a data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-business-credit-card\/\">Citi AAdvantage Business Card<\/a>, the thresholds are waived. Your business will receive immediate access to each mile accrued.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/do-american-airlines-miles-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_Additional_Perks_After_Unlocking_AAdvantage_Business_Select\">Earn Additional Perks After Unlocking AAdvantage Business Select<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Launched on July 21, 2025, AAdvantage Business Select is a new elite tier within the AAdvantage Business program. It\u2019s designed for companies that spend $250,000 or more annually on eligible American Airlines travel. Qualifying businesses unlock:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 4% fare discounts<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-boarding-groups\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Preferred Group 5 boarding<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Immediate access to earned miles for redemption (directly from the business account) or transfer to employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are not revolutionary benefits, especially given the spending requirement, but they are still additional perks you will unlock for your continued loyalty to AAdvantage Business.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Book_Flights_Through_AAdvantage_Business\">How to Book Flights Through AAdvantage Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you have registered your business,\u00a0 you can book travel with your travel on the AA website or American app by selecting &#8220;Business&#8221; under travel type. Your company and any registered employees will auto-populate in a drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174839\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/530\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174839 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aadvantage-business-program-3.png\" alt=\"Booking screen from American Airlines\" width=\"750\" height=\"530\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aadvantage-business-program-3.png 847w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aadvantage-business-program-3-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aadvantage-business-program-3-768x542.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Business members will now earn Loyalty Points and AAdvantage miles for bookings made through third-party travel agencies as well. To do so, you will need to provide your business account number, listed under settings in your business account profile on the AA website.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there is also a dedicated phone line for AAdvantage Business members, available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT on weekdays by calling <strong>877-229-8278<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Organizations, especially those with <a data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiBusinessAAdvantagePlatinumSelectWorldMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi AAdvantage Business Card<\/a>, can find value in the AAdvantage Business Program, allowing both the company and the traveler to benefit with extra earning potential.<\/p>\n<p><em>What are your thoughts on the AAdvantage Business program and its changes? Let us know in the comments below.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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