In the upcoming months, AAdvantage® members flying with American Airlines can anticipate enhanced flexibility. Status and reward levels will stay the same
More ways for AAdvantage members to earn rewards and use them
AAdvantage members will have access to exclusive members-only benefits to enrich the travel experience.
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The award-winning AAdvantage® program is the largest and world’s first loyalty program that gives members access to unparalleled experiences, with more ways to earn and use miles, and more rewards and status benefits.
“There has never been a better time to be a member in the award-winning AAdvantage program. American has built a travel rewards program that’s simple and rewarding for everyone,” said Scott Chandler, American’s Senior Vice President of Loyalty and Revenue Management. “We have one goal in mind: offer the best loyalty rewards program, unmatched. This means delivering true value for our members through rewards and the best experiences based on their engagement in the program.”
Throughout the new program year beginning March 1, 2024, American Airlines will continue to enhance the program so that loyalty with American goes even further for AAdvantage® members. Visit aa.com/programchanges to learn more about these updates and when they begin.
Earning made easy: AAdvantage® members have so many ways to earn miles and Loyalty Points
An AAdvantage® membership is your best travel companion. With recent additions to the AAdvantage® program like AAdvantage HotelsTM and AAdvantage EventsTM, members have more opportunities to earn rewards faster. And coming soon, members can earn miles when they pay with cash to upgrade to a premium cabin.
American is also adding a new Loyalty Point Reward choice: Get additional Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage® status, starting at the 15,000 Loyalty Point Reward level.
Loyalty Points needed to reach AAdvantage status and Loyalty Point Reward levels will stay the same for the upcoming qualification year. The status qualification year for 2024 begins on March 1, 2024, and runs through February 28, 2025. The breakdown of status and reward levels are on aa.com.
Cancellation of Basic Economy
Starting later in January 2024, AAdvantage® members will have the option to cancel non-refundable Basic Economy fare tickets on aa.com. A partial Trip Credit can be obtained for a fee if the trip is domestic, travel has not commenced, and the booking was made directly through American (aa.com, the app, or American Airlines Reservations). Please note that Basic Economy tickets booked through a third party are not eligible for Trip Credit.
Same-Day Standby
For travel on or after March 1, 2024, only AAdvantage® members* can stand by for an earlier flight. To request same-day standby, locate your trip on aa.com or in the app starting 24 hours before your flight departure. It is essential that new flight meets specific criteria, including departing on the same day, from and to the same airports, having the same number of stops in the same airports, and being operated by American Airlines or American Eagle® carriers.
*Same-day standby will continue to be available to oneworld® status members, active U.S. military, and Main Cabin Select customers.
Additional Benefits
Later in 2024, AAdvantage® members will enjoy more exclusive travel benefits, such as:
- Extended Trip Credit: AAdvantage® members will have an additional 6 months to use Trip Credit compared to non-members when canceling travel online.
- Admirals Club® One-Day Passes: Only AAdvantage® members can purchase One-Day Passes.
- Flagship® Lounge Single Visit Passes: Buy a pass to access the premium lounge.
- 24-hour trip hold: AAdvantage® members can put flights on hold free of charge for up to 24 hours.
AAdvantage® members will continue to enjoy perks like early boarding with Group 6, exclusive access to American Airlines Vacations™ packages, and more.
New Upgrade Benefits
Coming soon, AAdvantage® members can:
- Earn miles on upgrades: Accumulate miles when paying with cash to upgrade to a premium cabin.
- Upgrade with partners: Redeem miles for upgrades with select airline partners in 2024.
- Manage systemwide upgrades: Submit requests for systemwide upgrades online.
New Redemption and Rewards Opportunities New Loyalty Point Reward Choices
Starting from the new qualification year on March 1, 2024, AAdvantage® members can opt for Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage® status as their reward choice. Loyalty Points will be available at select Loyalty Point Reward levels:
- 15,000 level: Choose 1,000 Loyalty Points
- 175,000 level: Choose 5,000 Loyalty Points
- 250,000 level: Choose 15,000 Loyalty Points per reward choice (2 available)
New Enhance with Miles Opportunity
Coming soon: Redeem miles for Flagship® First Dining passes and indulge in luxurious airport dining experiences once you achieve AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status
Source: American Airlines
