{"id":127007,"date":"2024-09-23T20:30:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T20:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/23\/check-your-account-earn-american-airlines-loyalty-points-on-award-flights-targeted-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T20:30:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T20:30:40","slug":"check-your-account-earn-american-airlines-loyalty-points-on-award-flights-targeted-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/23\/check-your-account-earn-american-airlines-loyalty-points-on-award-flights-targeted-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Check your account: Earn American Airlines Loyalty Points on award flights (targeted) &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Attention, American Airlines members: If you&#8217;re chasing <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-aa-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elite status with the carrier<\/a>, you should check your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines AAdvantage<\/a> account, as you may be targeted for an end-of-the-year promotion. A few TPG staff members were targeted with a new American Airlines promotion to earn Loyalty Points on award flights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 100 Loyalty Points per 1,000 AAdvantage miles you redeem (up to 20,000 Loyalty Points).<\/li>\n<li>Earn 50 Loyalty Points per 1,000 AAdvantage miles you redeem (up to 20,000 Loyalty Points).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The offer terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register and book travel by Oct. 7, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Complete travel by Dec. 31, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Only award flights on American and American Eagle qualify for this promotion.<\/li>\n<li>Earn a maximum of 20,000 Loyalty Points.<\/li>\n<li>Loyalty Points will be posted within six to eight weeks of your completed travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To check, log in to your AAdvantage account. Under &#8220;Rewards hub,&#8221; click on &#8220;Promotions&#8221; to see if your account has the offer available. Unfortunately, if you were not targeted for this offer, you will not be able to register for the promotion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:164.8876404494382%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-promotion-loyalty-points.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">AA.COM\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-to-earn-aa-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chasing American Airlines elite status? Here are 15 ways to earn Loyalty Points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It seems American Airlines made this a <em>very<\/em> targeted promotion, as most TPG staff members did not have this offer in their accounts. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/clinthenderson\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clint Henderson<\/a>, TPG&#8217;s managing editor of news and a current AAdvantage Executive Platinum member, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/eric\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eric Rosen<\/a>, TPG&#8217;s director of travel content and a current AAdvantage Gold member, were targeted.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"american-airlines-loyalty-program-changes\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">American Airlines loyalty program changes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-aadvantage-changes-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American&#8217;s loyalty program has undergone some changes<\/a> within the last year, and it seems like the airline is targeting a select few to test if earning Loyalty Points on award flights will affect how consumers plan, book and spend with the carrier.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In August, American implemented the opportunity for AAdvantage members to finally <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-upgrades-earn-miles-loyalty-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earn miles and Loyalty Points on upgrades<\/a> purchased on American-operated flights.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Until now, the airline hasn&#8217;t allowed loyalty members to earn miles and status credits from upgrades. For me, that&#8217;s been a reason to generally avoid these buy-up offers and instead change my ticket to a business- or first-class fare if it becomes more reasonable over time,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/zachgriff\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zach Griff<\/a>, a senior reporter at TPG, noted in his article. &#8220;But now, I will be more tempted to buy an upgrade with American the next time I find a reasonable offer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/American-Airlines-LGA-Planes-11.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spots-american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best uses of American Airlines AAdvantage miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, could this September targeted promotion be a potential kickoff to a larger program implementation?<\/p>\n<p>As of now, AAdvantage members earn Loyalty Points by flying on American-operated flights (and with American&#8217;s partners), via credit card spending, through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/aadvantage-dining-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AAdvantage Dining program<\/a>, by making purchases via the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-shopping-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AAdvantage online shopping portal<\/a> and from partnerships through hotel brands, car rentals, cruises and more.<\/p>\n<p>However, when members book an award flight and redeem their AAdvantage miles, they do not earn Loyalty Points. Will American make this a permanent program change in 2025?<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Delta Air Lines officially implemented the awarding of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-medallion-earn-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medallion Qualification Dollars on award flights<\/a>. On your award tickets, you&#8217;ll earn 1 MQD per 100 SkyMiles redeemed.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, fellow competitor United Airlines allows program members to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-earn-miles-united-airlines-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earn Premier qualifying points<\/a> based on the number of miles redeemed at an earning rate of 1 PQP per 100 miles.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>While it seems few were targeted for American&#8217;s latest promotion, it is interesting that the airline appears to be &#8220;testing&#8221; how consumers may respond to the chance to earn additional Loyalty Points before the end of the status qualification year (Feb. 28, 2025).<\/p>\n<p>Though fellow competitors United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have already implemented the ability to earn elite qualifying points in their programs, American&#8217;s determination to continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-backtracks-earn-miles-loyalty-points-third-party\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">roll out changes to its loyalty program<\/a> within the past year makes us think this could be part of yet another program upgrade \u2014 at least, a welcomed one \u2014 in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/earn-american-airlines-loyalty-points-award-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attention, American Airlines members: If you&#8217;re chasing elite status with the carrier, you should check your American Airlines AAdvantage account, as you may be targeted for an end-of-the-year promotion. A few TPG staff members were targeted with a new American Airlines promotion to earn Loyalty Points on award flights. 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