{"id":17684,"date":"2023-05-11T20:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T20:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/11\/your-ultimate-guide-to-american-airlines-aadvantage-the-points-guy-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-05-11T20:00:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T20:00:02","slug":"your-ultimate-guide-to-american-airlines-aadvantage-the-points-guy-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/11\/your-ultimate-guide-to-american-airlines-aadvantage-the-points-guy-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage &#8211; The Points Guy &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: We\u2019ve updated this guide with current information.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p>American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world, and its AAdvantage loyalty program is popular with many travelers. While American miles have seen some changes over the last few years \u2014 including a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-drops-award-charts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent removal of published award charts<\/a> \u2014 you can still get a ton of value from the program, especially if you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spots-american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">utilize its sweet spots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And last year, American completely overhauled how flyers qualify for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-to-earn-aa-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage elite status<\/a>. Rather than being based solely on flying, you now earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-aadvantage-loyalty-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Points<\/a> across a wide variety of activities in the AAdvantage program \u2014 including via credit cards, online shopping, dining and more.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about the American AAdvantage loyalty program.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"american-airlines-partners\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">American Airlines partners<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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%\"\/><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\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-7.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>American Airlines is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/searching-oneworld-availability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oneworld alliance<\/a>, so you can earn and redeem miles with a handful of international partners. American elite members often get benefits when flying with partner airlines, such as lounge access, an extra baggage allowance and more on member airlines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alaska Airlines.<\/li>\n<li>British Airways.<\/li>\n<li>Cathay Pacific.<\/li>\n<li>Fiji Airways (<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/fiji-airways-oneworld-connect-what-does-it-mean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oneworld Connect member<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Finnair.<\/li>\n<li>Iberia.<\/li>\n<li>Japan Airlines.<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia Airlines.<\/li>\n<li>Qantas.<\/li>\n<li>Qatar Airways.<\/li>\n<li>Royal Air Maroc.<\/li>\n<li>Royal Jordanian Airlines.<\/li>\n<li>SriLankan Airlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The airline also partners with a handful of airlines outside of Oneworld, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air Tahiti Nui.<\/li>\n<li>Cape Air.<\/li>\n<li>China Southern Airlines.<\/li>\n<li>Etihad Airways.<\/li>\n<li>Gol Airlines.<\/li>\n<li>Hawaiian Airlines.<\/li>\n<li>IndiGo.<\/li>\n<li>JetBlue.<\/li>\n<li>Silver Airways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, each partner has its own criteria for how you can earn or redeem miles with American, so be sure to review the specific partner page for full details.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elite-status\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Elite status<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/09\/20200831_AA-Flagship-First-Covid_CDong-62.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">American Airlines elite status can help you get upgraded to business class. CHRIS DONG\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>American AAdvantage has four public levels of elite status \u2014 Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum \u2014 plus an invite-only level called <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/invitation-only-elite-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concierge Key<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>American Airlines completely changed how you earn AAdvantage elite status in 2022. 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In general, one base mile earned is equal to one Loyalty Point. So if you earn 500 base miles on an American Airlines flight, you earn 500 Loyalty Points. Likewise, spending $1,000 on a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cobranded credit card<\/a> would earn 1,000 Loyalty Points.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the number of Loyalty Points you must earn in the current qualification period \u2014 March 1, 2023, through Feb. 29, 2024 \u2014 for each elite status tier:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gold: 40,000 Loyalty Points.<\/li>\n<li>Platinum: 75,000 Loyalty Points.<\/li>\n<li>Platinum Pro: 125,000 Loyalty Points.<\/li>\n<li>Executive Platinum: 200,000 Loyalty Points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As an AAdvantage Gold member, you\u2019ll get a 40% status mileage bonus, complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats at check-in when available, complimentary Preferred seats at booking when available and one free checked bag on itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Platinum members get a 60% mileage bonus, complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred seats at booking and two free checked bags on itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>Platinum Pro members get an 80% mileage bonus, complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred seats at booking when available and three free checked bags on itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Executive Platinum members get a 120% status mileage bonus, complimentary Main Cabin Extra and Preferred seats at booking when available and three free checked bags on itineraries marketed and operated by American Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>All AAdvantage elites have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-complimentary-elite-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complimentary upgrades on American-marketed and -operated flights<\/a> within and between the U.S. (including Hawaii), Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean and Central America for themselves and one companion. However, only Executive Platinum members get complimentary upgrades on award flights.<\/p>\n<p>AAdvantage Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro members also get space-available complimentary upgrades on Alaska Airlines flights, except when flying on Alaska Airlines Saver Fares.<\/p>\n<p>AAdvantage elites get Oneworld status, which provides perks when flying on other Oneworld airlines. Specifically, AAdvantage Gold members get Oneworld Ruby, Platinum members get Oneworld Sapphire and Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum members get Oneworld Emerald status.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, American awards a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-loyalty-point-rewards-devaluations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Point Rewards<\/a> as travelers hit certain thresholds of Loyalty Points during the qualification year \u2014 starting at 15,000.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-aa-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>What is American Airlines elite status worth?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-earn-a-advantage-miles\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">How to earn AAdvantage miles<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-earn-miles-american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earn AAdvantage miles<\/a>. Below is a summary of the top ways.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/American-Airlines-Flagship-First-Airbus-A321T-Trancontinental-Zach-Griff-61.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Fly on American Airlines<\/h3>\n<p>When you fly on an American-marketed flight, you\u2019ll usually earn miles according to the base price of your ticket \u2014 that means without taxes and fees. The miles you earn also vary based on your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-aa-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage elite status<\/a>. The higher your status, the more miles you will earn.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how many miles each status tier earns per dollar spent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No status<\/strong>: 5 miles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold<\/strong>: 7 miles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum<\/strong>: 8 miles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum Pro<\/strong>: 9 miles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Executive Platinum<\/strong>: 11 miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-earn-miles-american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to earn miles in the American Airlines AAdvantage program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Fly on partner airlines<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/American-Airlines-LGA-DCA-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also earn AAdvantage miles on flights marketed by American\u2019s partners. For most partners, you\u2019ll earn miles and Loyalty Points based on flight distance. However, the exact earning rate depends on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-fare-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fare class of your ticket<\/a>. Here\u2019s an example of the earning chart for British Airways-operated flights:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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:51.87500000000001%\"\/><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\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/BA-earning-chart-with-American-Airlines-2022.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">AA.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Get and use American Airlines credit cards<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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:65.125%\"\/><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\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_CCSL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Quickly earn American miles with a cobranded credit card. JOHN GRIBBEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to earn American AAdvantage miles is through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines credit cards<\/a>. Here&#8217;s a list of current offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citi-aadvantage-executive-world-elite-mastercard\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\"><strong>Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: Earn 50,000 miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening. Earn 2 miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases. Earn 1 mile per dollar spent on other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select-world-elite-mastercard\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\"><strong>Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: Earn 50,000 bonus miles after spending $2,500 on purchases in the first three months of account opening. Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar on gas station, restaurant and eligible American Airlines purchases and 1 mile per dollar on other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citibusiness-aadvantage-platinum-select-world-mastercard\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CitiBusiness\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae Mastercard\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>: Earn 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first four months of account opening. Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases plus telecom merchants, cable and satellite providers, car rentals and gas stations. Earn 1 mile per dollar on other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/american-airlines-aadvantage-mileup-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\"><strong>American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae MileUp\u00ae<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: Earn 10,000 bonus miles and a $50 statement credit after spending $500 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar on grocery store and eligible American Airlines purchases and 1 mile per dollar on other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/american-airlines\/aadvantage-aviator-red-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AAdvantage\u00ae Aviator\u00ae Red World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>: Earn 50,000 bonus miles after making your first purchase in the first 90 days and paying the annual fee. Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar on American Airlines purchases and 1 mile per dollar on other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/american-airlines\/aadvantage-aviator-business-mastercard-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AAdvantage\u00ae Aviator\u00ae World Elite Business Mastercard\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>: Earn 50,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. Plus another 25,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 in the first 12 months. Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar on office supply, telecom, car rental and eligible American Airlines purchases, and 1 mile per dollar on other purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The information for the CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select, AAdvantage Aviator Red and AAdvantage Aviator Business cards have been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Remember that the sign-up bonuses and bonus category earnings won\u2019t get you Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage elite status. You\u2019ll only earn one Loyalty Point per dollar spent on American Airlines cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choosing the best credit card for American Airlines flyers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Transfer Bilt points<\/h3>\n<p>American AAdvantage partners with just one transferable points currency: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/bilt-rewards-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a>. You can transfer your Bilt points to your AAdvantage account at a 1:1 ratio, so if you&#8217;re currently <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/is-bilt-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earning Bilt points by paying rent<\/a>, this can be a great option for your rewards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/a-guide-to-earning-transferable-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How (and why) you should earn transferable points in 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Click through the AAdvantage shopping portal before shopping online<\/h3>\n<p>When you click through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-shopping-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage shopping portal<\/a>, you can earn extra miles when making purchases with select online merchants for shopping online. Using the portal is simple: Sign up for an account and then click through the portal to your merchant of choice before shopping online.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximizing-online-shopping-portals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Maximizing shopping portals for your online purchases<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Use SimplyMiles<\/h3>\n<p>American offers a program called <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-simplymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SimplyMiles<\/a> that allows you to earn miles when shopping online or in person with select merchants. You\u2019ll first need to sign up for SimplyMiles, link one or more Mastercards to your profile and enroll in offers.<\/p>\n<p>Then, when you use a linked Mastercard to make an eligible purchase at a merchant for which you\u2019ve enrolled in an offer, you\u2019ll earn AAdvantage miles.<\/p>\n<h3>Dine at restaurants that participate in AAdvantage Dining<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/Food_Michael-Berman.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">(Photo by Michael Berman\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/aadvantage-dining-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage Dining<\/a> is similar to the AAdvantage shopping portal but for eating out. Just sign up for an account and link your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favorite cards for dining<\/a>. Once you do so, you\u2019ll earn miles when you dine at participating restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn 5 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent as a VIP member, 3 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent as a Select member and 1 AAdvantage mile per dollar spent as a basic member.<\/p>\n<h3>Book through AAdvantage travel partners<\/h3>\n<p>American Airlines partners with major car rental companies so its members can earn miles on car rentals. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Famerican-airlines-aadvantage%2F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aa.com%2Fi18n%2Faadvantage-program%2Fmiles%2Fpartners%2Fcars.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage\u2019s car rental partner page<\/a> for information on partners and earning rates.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Famerican-airlines-aadvantage%2F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aa.com%2Fi18n%2Faadvantage-program%2Fmiles%2Fpartners%2Fhotels.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earn AAdvantage miles on hotel stays<\/a> as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>American Airlines Hotels<\/strong>: Earn up to 10,000 miles per night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyatt<\/strong>: Earn 500 miles each stay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IHG<\/strong>: Earn up to 2 miles per dollar spent at select hotels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott<\/strong>: Earn up to 2 miles per dollar spent at select hotels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rocketmiles<\/strong>: Earn up to 10,000 miles each night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/link-american-hyatt-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyatt and American loyalists can earn more rewards by linking accounts<\/a>. After linking accounts, AAdvantage elites can earn one AAdvantage mile for every eligible dollar spent on qualifying Hyatt stays and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the hotel and rental car partners mentioned above, you can earn miles on vacation packages booked at <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Famerican-airlines-aadvantage%2F&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Faavacations.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aavacations.com<\/a> or cruises booked at <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fguide%2Famerican-airlines-aadvantage%2F&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fbookaacruises.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bookaacruises.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Open a savings account<\/h3>\n<p>If you open a savings account with Bask Bank, you can elect to earn AAdvantage miles instead of cash as the interest on your account. You can read our analysis here: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/introducing-bask-bank-a-new-way-to-earn-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introducing Bask Bank, a new way to earn miles<\/a>. Unfortunately, miles earned with Bask Bank do not count as Loyalty Points.<\/p>\n<h3>Buy AAdvantage miles<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, you can buy American Airlines miles. Keep an eye out for promotions that allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-buy-miles-promo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy American Airlines miles<\/a> with a bonus or a discount.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/current-buy-points-miles-promotions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can currently buy points and miles with up to a 100% bonus \u2014 but should you?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-redeem-a-advantage-miles\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">How to redeem AAdvantage miles<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/12\/American-Airlines-737-MAX-Reintro-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">American has an award chart but also employs dynamic pricing. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll usually get the best value from when you <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-redeem-miles-american-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">redeem your American AAdvantage miles<\/a> for flights. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s most recent valuations<\/a> estimate American miles to be worth 1.77 cents each, so try to get at least this value when redeeming miles.<\/p>\n<h3>Redeeming miles for American-operated flights<\/h3>\n<p>To find out how many miles an American-operated flight will cost, head to the American Airlines website or mobile app and do an award search.<\/p>\n<p>AAdvantage redemptions for travel on American are now exclusively priced dynamically, allowing the airline to adjust the award rate for any flight. It&#8217;s also worth noting that you can&#8217;t change these &#8220;Flight Awards,&#8221; as American now calls them \u2013 all modifications must be made by canceling your ticket, redepositing your miles and rebooking a new flight.<\/p>\n<h3>Partner awards<\/h3>\n<p>American partners with over a dozen airlines, many of which are world-renowned for their excellent premium-cabin products. You can use your American miles to fly products such as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/japan-airlines-777-300er-first-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Airlines\u2019 first class from New York to Tokyo<\/a> (80,000 miles each way) or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-to-qatar-qsuites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qatar Qsuite to the Maldives<\/a> (70,000 miles each way).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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:75%\"\/><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\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20190712_Japan-Airlines_First_777-300ER_New-York-Tokyo_SRosen-18.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">SAMANTHA ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, these flights aren&#8217;t always available to partner airlines, as the operating carrier must release saver-level award inventory.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">American Airlines Business Extra<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-airlines-business-extra-free-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines Business Extra<\/a> program lets companies with at least three employees earn rewards for their employees\u2019 travel.<\/p>\n<p>This program is free, and once you sign up, your business can \u201cdouble dip\u201d on American and select Oneworld flights. Business Extra members earn 1 point per 5 dollars spent on qualifying flights on American, British Airways, Iberia and Japan Airlines, and Finnair and Qantas flights sold by American.<\/p>\n<p>The redemption options in the program vary in value. The best value is using your Business Extra points for free flights and upgrades. Redeeming for award travel on American, British Airways, Iberia and Japan Airlines is also possible.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earning-and-burning-business-extra-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Guide to earning and burning with American Airlines\u2019 Business Extra program<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a-advantage-sweet-spots\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">AAdvantage Sweet spots<\/h2>\n<p>While American makes it relatively easy to redeem miles across its own network, there are many awards that can offer spectacular value. These &#8220;sweet spots&#8221; typically get you well over TPG&#8217;s valuation of AAdvantage miles.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s just a few of these terrific redemptions.<\/p>\n<h3>Premium cabin flights to Japan or South Korea<\/h3>\n<p>American Airlines divides Asia into three award regions: Asia Region 1, Asia Region 2 and South Pacific. Asia 1 covers Japan and Korea, while Asia 2 includes Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p>The lower prices on premium flights to Asia 1 apply to Oneworld partners such as Japan Airlines. So, you can book JAL first class from San Francisco to Tokyo for only 80,000 miles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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:24.768089053803337%\"\/><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\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-1.44.26-PM.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">AA.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Qatar Qsuite to the Middle East<\/h3>\n<p>Another terrific redemption is Qatar\u2019s fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-to-fly-qatar-qsuite\/#how-to-book-qsuite-with-miles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qsuite product<\/a> \u2014 arguably the best way to reach the Middle East on points and miles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 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:75%\"\/><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\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/Becca-Honeymoon_Becca-in-Qsuite.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">BECCA MANHEIMER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Awards cost 70,000 miles each way between the U.S. and the Middle East or the Indian subcontinent. 75,000 miles each way from the U.S. will get you to destinations in Africa like Seychelles, Mauritius or South Africa.<\/p>\n<h3>Off-peak awards<\/h3>\n<p>Though American has now eliminated saver and anytime awards, it isn&#8217;t<em> <\/em>removing award charts, a move that was <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-partner-devaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popularized by Delta back in 2015<\/a> and followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/united-pulling-award-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United in 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, American&#8217;s refreshed award chart displays &#8220;starting at&#8221; values for Flight Awards and these can be great value if you can find seats at the lowest levels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Region<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Main Cabin starting at<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Premium economy starting at<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Business\/first starting at<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada<\/td>\n<td>7,500 miles.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A.<\/td>\n<td>15,000 miles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Mexico, Caribbean and Central America<\/td>\n<td>10,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A.<\/td>\n<td>20,000 miles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>South America, short haul<\/td>\n<td>15,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A.<\/td>\n<td>30,000 miles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Hawaii and Alaska<\/td>\n<td>20,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>40,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>60,000 miles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Europe<\/td>\n<td>25,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>50,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>75,000 miles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>South America, long haul<\/td>\n<td>30,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>60,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>90,000 miles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>Asia, Middle East and South Pacific<\/td>\n<td>35,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>60,000 miles.<\/td>\n<td>95,000 miles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The American Airlines AAdvantage program is far from perfect. But if you know how to make it work, there\u2019s still plenty of value, particular for redemptions on partner airlines, where sensible award charts still exist.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of earning miles with the AAdvantage program, we recommend applying for an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines credit card<\/a>. Doing so can give you a big stash of miles from the sign-up bonus and the ability to continue to earn miles with your daily spending. It\u2019s also worth using the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-shopping-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage shopping portal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-simplymiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SimplyMiles<\/a>, especially if you want to earn Loyalty Points and qualify for American Airlines elite status.<\/p>\n<p><em>Additional reporting by Ben Smithson, Ehsan Haque and Andrew Kunesh.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editor\u2019s note: We\u2019ve updated this guide with current information. American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world, and its AAdvantage loyalty program is popular with many travelers. 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