{"id":172977,"date":"2026-03-18T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T12:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=172977"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:36:36","slug":"earn-bonus-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/american-aadvantage\/earn-bonus-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines Promotions: Up to 5k Loyalty Points on Flights, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Checked your American Airlines AAdvantage account lately? Four new promotions just dropped \u2014 one to help you get a head start on your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage elite status<\/a>, another to earn bonus miles, a third to encourage others to use the eShopping portal, and a fourth for confirmed systemwide upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know about these limited-time offers and how to register for them.<\/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=\"#Register_to_Earn_up_to_5000_Bonus_American_Airlines_Loyalty_Points\">Register to Earn up to 5,000 Bonus American Airlines Loyalty Points<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Key_terms\">Key terms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_20000_AAdvantage_Miles_by_Switching_to_ATT_Wireless\">Earn 20,000 AAdvantage Miles by Switching to AT&T Wireless<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Key_terms-2\">Key terms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Register_to_Earn_up_to_5000_Bonus_American_Airlines_Loyalty_Points\">Register to Earn up to 5,000 Bonus American Airlines Loyalty Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You'll find this nifty Loyalty Points promotion in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/aadvantage-program\/profile\/promotions\" rel=\"noopener\">rewards hub<\/a> of your AAdvantage account. After registering for this offer <strong>by April 30, 2026<\/strong>, you'll have an opportunity to earn up to 5,000 bonus Loyalty Points on March and April travel. This gets you a third of the way to your first <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-point-rewards-choices\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Point Reward<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At a glance, the offer works like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 500 additional Loyalty Points for every flight segment.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 1,000 additional Loyalty Points for flight segments departing from and\/or arriving at select airports in Mexico and the Caribbean.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 1,000 additional Loyalty Points for flight segments booked by business travelers participating in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/aadvantage-business-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage Business<\/a> or traveling on Corporate\/Accredited Representative Tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To earn your bonus Loyalty Points, you must register by April 30, 2026, and <strong>before you book your flight<\/strong>. Once you've registered, you can book eligible flights (excluding Basic Economy) and complete your flights by April 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the eligible destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean to earn 1,000 bonus Loyalty Points:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1218\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1218 tablepress-responsive\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Acapulco, Mexico (ACA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cozumel, Mexico (CZM)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Huatulco, Mexico (HUX)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Pointe\u2011\u00e0\u2011Pitre, Guadeloupe (PTP)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Zihuatanejo \/ Ixtapa, Mexico (ZIH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda (ANU)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Melville Hall, Dominica (DOM)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">La Romana, Dominican Republic (LRM)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Manzanillo, Mexico (ZLO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aruba, Aruba (AUA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Loreto, Mexico (LTO)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Puerto Escondido, Mexico (PXM)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wallblake, Anguilla (AXA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">North Eleuthera, Bahamas (ELH)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Los Cabos \/ San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo, Mexico (SJD)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bermuda \/ Hamilton, Bermuda (BDA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fort\u2011de\u2011France, Martinique (FDF)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Marsh Harbour, Bahamas (MHH)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis (SKB)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Freeport, Bahamas (FPO)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Mazatlan, Mexico (MZT)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Argyle, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVD)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bimini, Bahamas (BIM)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">St. Maarten, St. Martin (SXM)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kralendijk, Bonaire (BON)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Georgetown\u2011Exuma, Bahamas (GGT)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Ocho Rios, Jamaica (OCJ)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Tulum, Mexico (TQO)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Cancun, Mexico (CUN)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Governor\u2019s Harbour, Bahamas (GHB)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (PLS)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">St. Lucia Hewanorra, St. Lucia (UVF)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Curacao, CW (CUR)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grenada, Windward Islands (GND)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South Caicos, Turks and Caicos (XSC)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>As you can see, this is a beach-focused promotion and doesn't include airports like Mexico City (MEX).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_249624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/758\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-249624 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-03-at-14.32.07.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of bonus Loyalty Point offer\" width=\"750\" height=\"758\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-03-at-14.32.07.png 1592w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-03-at-14.32.07-750x758.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-03-at-14.32.07-900x910.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-03-at-14.32.07-768x777.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-03-at-14.32.07-1519x1536.png 1519w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of bonus Loyalty Point offer<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/creative-ways-to-earn-extra-loyalty-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Play the American Airlines Loyalty Points Game<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Key_terms\">Key terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Register by 11:59 p.m. CT on April 30, 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Eligible flights must be booked between your registration date and April 30, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Additional Loyalty Points will be awarded for eligible flight segments, up to a maximum of 5,000 additional Loyalty Points.<\/li>\n<li>Flights booked in Basic Economy won't count toward the promotion.<\/li>\n<li>Loyalty Points post within 14 days after qualifying activity posts.<\/li>\n<li>This promotion only applies to flights marketed and operated by American Airlines or American Eagle.<\/li>\n<li>Flights that don't earn AAdvantage miles won't count toward the promotion.<\/li>\n<li>American Airlines can change or end the promotion at any time without notice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_20000_AAdvantage_Miles_by_Switching_to_ATT_Wireless\">Earn 20,000 AAdvantage Miles by Switching to AT&T Wireless<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you want 20,000 bonus AAdvantage miles? Well, all you have to do is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/web\/i18n\/aadvantage-program\/earn-miles\/att-offer.html\" rel=\"noopener\">switch to AT&T<\/a>. If you feel like this is a random promotion, remember that AT&T provides <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-wifi\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines' free high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi<\/a> that's currently in the process of rolling out.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you want some bonus miles, it's not as simple as buying a SIM card. Here's what you'll need to do to qualify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Switch your wireless line from another carrier to AT&T.<\/li>\n<li>Activate a smartphone on your AT&T postpaid voice and data plan. You can either buy a new phone through AT&T or bring your own device.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the AT&T redemption form using your AAdvantage number within 14 days of activating your new line.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your AT&T service active and in good standing for at least 60 days from activation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It really is as simple as that. If you were already considering switching from Verizon or another carrier to AT&T, this might be the push you need to make it happen. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/point-mile-values\/aadvantage\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users redeem AAdvantage miles for 2.56\u00a2 apiece<\/a> on average, making this offer worth roughly $512. There isn't an advertised end date, but if you want bonus miles, it's always best to jump on a promotion as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_251063\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/405\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-251063 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-16.31.18.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of AAdvantage\/AT&T offer\" width=\"750\" height=\"405\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-16.31.18.png 2236w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-16.31.18-750x405.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-16.31.18-900x486.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-16.31.18-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-16.31.18-1536x830.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-16.31.18-2048x1106.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of AAdvantage\/AT&T offer<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Key_terms-2\">Key terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Switch your wireless line from another carrier to AT&T.<\/li>\n<li>Activate a smartphone on your AT&T postpaid voice and data plan. Subject to a $35 activation fee.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the AT&T redemption form at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/att.com\/AAswitcheroffer\" rel=\"noopener\">att.com\/AAswitcheroffer<\/a>\u00a0using your AAdvantage number within 14 days of activating your new line.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your AT&T service active and in good standing for at least 60 days from activation.<\/li>\n<li>Available online, by call-in, or in-store.<\/li>\n<li>Allow 8-10 weeks after the 60-day wireless qualification period to receive your miles.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 20,000 AAdvantage miles per member per line. If you wish to switch multiple lines, you will need to provide multiple AAdvantage numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/best-ways-to-use-american-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The AAdvantage elite status qualification year just reset on March 1. If you want a head start on earning status, the bonus Loyalty Point promotion is a fantastic way to do so. Just make sure you register for the promotion by <strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong>, and before you book your flight. Then, you can earn up to 5,000 bonus Loyalty Points, getting you well on your way to your first tier of status.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, AAdvantage members can earn up to 20,000 bonus AAdvantage miles by switching to AT&T. Just make sure to submit your redemption form within 14 days of activating your line, and keep your line open for at least 60 days, to receive your bonus miles. And if you want a confirmed systemwide upgrade for your August international flight, make sure to complete the steps by <strong>March 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines just dropped new promotions to help you get a head start on AAdvantage elite status and earn bonus AAdvantage miles. Once you register, you can earn up to 5,000 bonus Loyalty Points by taking eligible flights through April 30, 2026. You can also earn up to 20,000 miles by switching to AT&amp;T. 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