{"id":214058,"date":"2025-11-05T12:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=214058\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T19:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:50:10","slug":"you-can-now-redeem-aadvantage-miles-on-jetsmart-but-is-it-a-good-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/redeem-aadvantage-miles-jetsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Now Book JetSMART Awards Using AAdvantage Miles \u2014 But Is It a Good Deal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unless you've visited South America, you likely haven't heard of JetSMART &#8212; a low-cost carrier based in Santiago, Chile. JetSMART has been increasing its route map in South America and services many destinations &#8212; both large cities and hard-to-get-to remote locations.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to an expanded partnership, it is now possible to redeem American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> miles for flights on JetSMART, but should you? Let's take a look.<\/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=\"#Where_Does_JetSMART_Fly\">Where Does JetSMART Fly?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#JetSMART_and_American_Airlines_Partnership\">JetSMART and American Airlines Partnership<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_Using_AAdvantage_Miles_on_JetSMART_Worth_It\">Is Using AAdvantage Miles on JetSMART Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Top_Up_Your_AAdvantage_Account\">Top Up Your AAdvantage Account<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Where_Does_JetSMART_Fly\">Where Does JetSMART Fly?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>JetSMART services 51 airports throughout South America and into Central America. Here's the current route map:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_214061\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"500\/626\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214061 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/js-6-17.jpg\" alt=\"map of Jetsmart route network\" width=\"500\" height=\"626\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/js-6-17.jpg 553w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/js-6-17-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Flight Connections<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As you can see, JetSMART mostly flies from Santiago (SCL), Chile but also has routes from Buenos Aires (EZE, AEP) and Lima (LIM) &#8212; among others.<\/p>\n<p>Getting to some of these small airports to see popular tourist destinations can be complicated, so having JetSMART as another option is helpful. Whether Quito (UIO) for Easter Island, El Calafete (FTE) for Patagonia, or Cusco (CUZ) for Machu Picchu, travelers can find plenty of intrigue in various JetSMART destinations.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"JetSMART_and_American_Airlines_Partnership\">JetSMART and American Airlines Partnership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In late 2024, these airlines rolled out the ability to <em>earn<\/em> AAdvantage miles on JetSMART flights. Then, in June 2025, travelers could <em>redeem<\/em> AAdvantage miles &#8212; but only through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jetsmart.com\/us\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\">JetSMART website<\/a>. Now, you can book JetSMART awards directly through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/aa.com\" rel=\"noopener\">American's website<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p>Through JetSMART, you can enter your flight details, check &#8220;Use AAdvantage miles,&#8221; and click Smart search. You will have to sign in to your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/earn-american-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage account<\/a> to proceed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_214063\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/711\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214063 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/js-2-.jpg\" alt=\"JetSMART award search\" width=\"600\" height=\"711\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/js-2-.jpg 647w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/js-2--253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>JetSMART award search<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>At AA.com, you can simply enter your flight details. You can book JetSMART itineraries only for now; connecting flights that include an AA leg are not yet bookable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Citi American Credit Card is right for You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_Using_AAdvantage_Miles_on_JetSMART_Worth_It\">Is Using AAdvantage Miles on JetSMART Worth It?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since JetSMART is a low-cost carrier, cash rates are &#8212; you guessed it &#8212; low. But it does add fees for seat selection and baggage, so it is worth comparing the cash rate to using American miles.<\/p>\n<p>We will look at a couple of examples booking through both JetSMART and American directly to compare the costs.<\/p>\n<p>The first route flies from Santiago (SCL) to Puerto Mott (PMC) &#8212; the gateway for rafting the famous Futaleuf\u00fa River. It would cost 6,500 (3,000+3,500) AAdvantage miles for the PackSMART fare that includes a checked and carry-on bag.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232802\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/470\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232802 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/scl-pmc-1024x642.png\" alt=\"Booking a JetSMART flight with AA miles. Screenshot of JetSMART.\" width=\"750\" height=\"470\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/scl-pmc-1024x642.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/scl-pmc-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/scl-pmc-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/scl-pmc.png 1310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Booking a JetSMART flight with AA miles. Screenshot of JetSMART.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Only that PackSMART fare is bookable through American Airlines' website, at the same 6,500-mile rate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232791\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/147\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232791 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa-10-28-1024x201.png\" alt=\"JetSMART flight booked through AA. \" width=\"750\" height=\"147\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa-10-28-1024x201.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa-10-28-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa-10-28-768x151.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa-10-28.png 1519w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>JetSMART flight booked through AA. Screenshot of AA.com<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The Pack SMART fare for this flight is $75. After subtracting the $8 taxes and fees on the award flight, it comes out to 1.03 cents per mile through either JetSMART or American. That is not a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/best-ways-to-use-american-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">great use of valuable American miles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_233020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/434\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-233020 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jetsmart-10-29-2-1024x593.png\" alt=\"Booking a JetSMART flight with cash\" width=\"750\" height=\"434\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jetsmart-10-29-2-1024x593.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jetsmart-10-29-2-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jetsmart-10-29-2-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jetsmart-10-29-2.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Booking a JetSMART flight with cash. Screenshot of JetSMART.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>A second example has a different result. When flying Lima (LIM) to Buenos Aires (AEP), the PackSMART fare costs 17,500 AA miles plus $54.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232793\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/449\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232793 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-10-28-1024x613.png\" alt=\"Lima to Buenos Aires booked through JetSMART. \" width=\"750\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-10-28-1024x613.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-10-28-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-10-28-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-10-28.png 1319w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Lima to Buenos Aires booked through JetSMART. Screenshot of JetSMART<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Booking through American comes in at 22,500 miles and roughly $30.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232794\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/145\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232794 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-aa-1024x198.png\" alt=\"Lima to Buenos Aires booked through AA. Screenshot of AA.com\" width=\"750\" height=\"145\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-aa-1024x198.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-aa-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-aa-768x148.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lim-aep-aa.png 1507w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Lima to Buenos Aires booked through AA. Screenshot of AA.com<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The cash fare for this flight is $174, yielding 0.68 cents per mile worth of value through JetSMART and 0.64 through American. This is a flight where using cash is a no brainer.<\/p>\n<h4>Some notes to consider:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>AAdvantage members earn at least 5 AAdvantage miles per dollar &#8212; plus <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Points<\/a> &#8212; when booking the cash fares by listing your AA loyalty number on the reservation. This applies to bookings through JetSMART or direct.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Travel Light<\/strong> fare through JetSMART &#8212; similar to basic economy &#8212; can be a much better value if baggage isn't a concern. Flights booked through American come with seat selection and a free checked bag, so that is a factor to consider.<\/li>\n<li>Several redemptions I found hovered around a 1 cent\/mile valuation when using AAdvantage miles &#8212; hardly enticing. That being said there is a lot of fluctuation on the value front.<\/li>\n<li>Not all flights are bookable through both avenues, so compare booking each way to find award options.<\/li>\n<li>The JetSMART website can be very finicky, be prepared for some IT issues and frustration when looking into those redemptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Top_Up_Your_AAdvantage_Account\">Top Up Your AAdvantage Account<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re planning a trip to South America to fly JetSMART or just want to build up your airline miles balance, it\u2019s always a good time to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/earn-american-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn more AAdvantage miles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re short on the miles you need, remember that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines has a few transfer partners<\/a>. In addition to earning miles through a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/american-airlines-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi-issued American Airlines credit card<\/a>, either through a welcome bonus or regular spending, you can also open a Citi ThankYou Rewards-earning card and transfer those points to AAdvantage.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of our favorite ThankYou Point-earning cards:<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-citi\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CardArt-CitiStrataEliteCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 75,000 bonus Points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months of account opening. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CitiStrataElite?var2=ccid~242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$595<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4347&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>12X \u2013 Earn 12 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on cititravel.com.<\/li>\r\n<li>6X \u2013 Earn 6 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel booked on cititravel.com.<\/li>\r\n<li>6X \u2013 Earn 6 Points per $1 spent at Restaurants including Restaurant Delivery Services on CitiNights\u2120 purchases, every Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 6 AM ET. Earn 3 Points per $1 spent any other time.<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5X \u2013 Earn 1.5 Points per $1 spent on All Other Purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CardArt-CitiStrataCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi Strata\u2120 Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 20,000 bonus Points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"241\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CitiStrataCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"241\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1960645.4297&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good Credit<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n  <li>5X \u2013 Earn 5 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points for each $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals and Attractions booked on Citi Travel\u2120 via cititravel.com<\/li>\r\n  <li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points for each $1 spent in an eligible Self-Select Category of your choice (Fitness Clubs, Select Streaming Services, Live Entertainment, Cosmetic Stores\/Barber Shops\/Hair Salons, or Pet Supply Stores). Choose your eligible Self-Select Category on Citi Online or by calling customer service. The default Self-Select Category is Select Streaming Services.<\/li>\r\n  <li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points per $1 spent at Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n  <li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points per $1 spent on Select Transit purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points per $1 spent at Gas and EV Charging Stations<\/li>\r\n  <li>2X \u2013 Earn 2 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points per $1 spent at Restaurants<\/li>\r\n  <li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Airlines AAdvantage members can now redeem miles for flights on JetSMART, a Chile-based ultra-low-cost carrier serving over 50 destinations in South America. Redemptions are available directly on JetSMART\u2019s website as well as direct through American, and can unlock hard-to-reach routes across Chile, Argentina, Peru, and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>However, in many cases, the cents-per-mile value isn\u2019t great \u2014 typically around 1 cent per mile \u2014 and award searches can be glitchy. Plus, the miles required can fluctuate depending on where you are booking and the fare class chosen. Still, it\u2019s another option to save cash on regional flights in South America when using miles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Low-cost South American airline JetSMART has adopted the AAdvantage mileage program and travelers can now book award flights directly through American! 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