Do you want to travel with your American Airlines AAdvantage miles? You have come to the right place. AA lets you use your miles to book award travel for flights, hotels, car rentals and other travel-related expenses.
To redeem your miles for award flight tickets, you will need to visit the American Airlines website and log in to your AAdvantage account. From there, go to the “Redeem miles” section and select the type of award travel you are interested in. The American company allows you to exchange your miles for plane tickets to travel to any destination in its network.
If you’re looking to book a flight using your AAdvantage points, you’ll need to enter your travel details, including your departure and arrival cities, preferred dates and number of passengers. You will then be presented with a list of available flights and the number of miles required for each option. Simply select the flight you want and proceed to checkout to finalize your booking.
Keep in mind that award travel availability may be limited, particularly during peak travel seasons.
Also, be sure to check the loyalty program terms and conditions before you book award travel to ensure you understand all rules and restrictions.
If you run out of points, you can purchase additional miles or earn them through other AAdvantage program activities, such as credit card spending or travel partners.
Chart of miles required to book an award ticket (one-way) and travel to American Airlines network Destinations
Click here to consult the table of miles points required to obtain an award ticket.
List of American Airlines partners allowing you to travel with an award ticket
American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world and has an extensive network of partners that allow travelers to use their award tickets to travel to even more destinations. If you are a frequent flyer, you can use your miles to travel with its partner airlines:
Air Tahiti Nui, Cape Air, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, IndiGo, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, GOL Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Silver Airways and SriLankan Airlines.
Book award travel in the app
If you haven’t heard it already, American Airlines has made it even easier for its customers to redeem their miles for award travel when booking through its app.
This allows users to quickly and easily book flights using their accumulated miles, without the need for a third-party website or a phone call.
To take advantage of this new feature, simply download the American Airlines app to your mobile device, log into your AAdvantage account, and search for award travel as you normally would. Once you’ve selected your flights, you can book them directly through the app using your miles.
One of the biggest benefits of this feature is the convenience it provides. Instead of going back and forth between different websites or making time-consuming phone calls, you can now complete the entire booking process in the palm of your hand.
If you do not have this application on your smartphone, you can download it then install it in a few seconds on your device using the iOS operating system or Android.
Use your miles to upgrade to Main Cabin Extra, Business or First class
Do you fly frequently with American Airlines? Have you accumulated a significant number of AAdvantage miles? If so, you may consider using these miles to enhance your in-flight experience.
First, check your eligibility for an upgrade. The type of fare you purchased determines whether you are eligible for an upgrade with AAdvantage miles. Upgrades are only available for eligible flights booked in Y, B or H fare classes. These fare classes are usually associated with expensive tickets. Therefore, upgrading with AAdvantage miles can save you a lot of money.
Next, check your mileage account balance. The number of points you need for an upgrade varies depending on the route and fare class of your flight. You can check the number of miles needed for an upgrade on the American Airlines website or by contacting their customer service.
Once you’ve verified your eligibility and account balance, it’s time to request an upgrade. You can request an upgrade online or by phone. If you prefer to do it online, log in to your AAdvantage account and select the flight you wish to upgrade.
If your upgrade request is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with your new seat assignment.
Please note that upgrades with AAdvantage miles are subject to availability. It’s always best to apply early to increase your chances of getting an upgrade knowing that you can apply for an upgrade up to 24 hours before your flight departure time.