{"id":208915,"date":"2025-05-06T20:13:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=208915\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:15:00","slug":"flight-simulator-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/american-aadvantage\/flight-simulator-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Bid American Airlines Miles for a Once-In-A-Lifetime 787 Simulator Experience, Dallas Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines' brand-new Dreamliners are all the rage, and now you can use AAdvantage miles to experience one \u2014 whether you want to sit in business class, economy, or, quite literally, take the captain\u2019s seat. If you\u2019ve got more miles than you know what to do with, you can bid for a chance to spend four hours in a 787 flight simulator, with a two-night stay in Dallas included.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know about this brand-new AAdvantage Vacations Experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeem_American_Airlines_Miles_for_a_Flight_Simulator_Experience_Hotel_Stay\">Redeem American Airlines Miles for a Flight Simulator Experience, Hotel Stay<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Airlines has a neat partnership with Mastercard Priceless, letting AAdvantage members redeem miles for one-of-a-kind experiences. Every so often, new opportunities pop up \u2014 and today is one of those days.<\/p>\n<p>Now up for auction is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.priceless.com\/travel\/product\/210351\/aa-flight-simulator?ac=AA\" rel=\"noopener\">the chance to spend four hours in a 787 Dreamliner flight simulator<\/a> alongside an experienced pilot. This package for two also includes a two-night stay at the Thompson Dallas by Hyatt and transportation between the hotel and American Airlines\u2019 Robert L. Crandall Skyview Campus. The experience takes place between <strong>July 10 and July 12, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Bidding opened the morning of May 6 and <strong>will close at 12:59 AM EST on May 19, 2025<\/strong>. At the time of writing, the current bid stood at 600,000 AAdvantage miles. That\u2019s a steep price that'll only go higher, but this is undoubtedly a memorable experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/352\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208916 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/American-Airlines-Experiences-787.png\" alt=\"American Airlines Priceless Experience\" width=\"750\" height=\"352\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/American-Airlines-Experiences-787.png 2258w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/American-Airlines-Experiences-787-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/American-Airlines-Experiences-787-1024x481.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/American-Airlines-Experiences-787-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/American-Airlines-Experiences-787-1536x721.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/American-Airlines-Experiences-787-2048x961.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Key_terms\">Key terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the key terms you need to know about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This promotion is exclusive to American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credit cardmembers.<\/li>\n<li>The event takes place between <strong>July 10 and July 12, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The package is for two people and includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Four hours in a 787 Dreamliner flight simulator<\/li>\n<li>A two-night stay at the Thompson Dallas<\/li>\n<li>Transportation between the Thompson Dallas and American Airlines\u2019 Skyview campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Flights and transportation to\/from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport are not included.<\/li>\n<li>One participant must be at least 18 years old at the time of bidding and must have had a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a> membership for at least 14 days before hotel arrival. The second participant must be at least 12 years old at the time of the experience.<\/li>\n<li>Packages are non-transferable and cannot be resold.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.priceless.com\/travel\/product\/210351\/aa-flight-simulator?ac=AA\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to log in and place a bid<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Stock_up_on_American_Airlines_AAdvantage_Miles\">Stock up on American Airlines AAdvantage Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If we had to guess, anyone thinking about placing a bid is already sitting on a big stash of American Airlines miles. This experience won\u2019t come cheap, after all. But if you need to top off your account to make a competitive bid, you\u2019ve got a few options.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines doesn\u2019t have a long list of transfer partners<\/a>, but it does accept transfers from Marriott Bonvoy. If you\u2019re flush with Marriott points you don\u2019t plan to redeem for hotel stays, you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">convert them to AAdvantage miles<\/a> at a 3:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<p>Other ways to earn miles include opening a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">co-branded American Airlines credit card<\/a> and earning the welcome bonus or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/buy-american-airlines-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">buying miles outright<\/a>. You probably won\u2019t be able to open a new card and earn the bonus in time for this auction, but buying miles is quick and easy. The catch is that AAdvantage miles are pricey when purchased, which could turn this &#8220;Priceless&#8221; experience into a costly one.<\/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-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"3004019\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-business-credit-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFor a limited time, earn 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 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\nFor a limited time, earn 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 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?v2026-4-237fc09228#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/earn-american-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Earn American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through <strong>May 19, 2025<\/strong>, you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.priceless.com\/travel\/product\/210351\/aa-flight-simulator?ac=AA\" rel=\"noopener\">bid your American Airlines miles for a chance to spend time in a 787 flight simulator<\/a> and enjoy a two-night stay at the Thompson Dallas. This AAdvantage Vacations Experience won\u2019t come cheap, but it\u2019s sure to be a memorable one.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Redeem_American_Airlines_Miles_for_a_Flight_Simulator_Experience_Hotel_Stay\">Redeem American Airlines Miles for a Flight Simulator Experience, Hotel Stay<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Key_terms\">Key terms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Stock_up_on_American_Airlines_AAdvantage_Miles\">Stock up on American Airlines AAdvantage Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve got more American Airlines miles than you know what to do with, you can bid for a chance to spend four hours in a 787 flight simulator, with a two-night stay in Dallas included. 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