Airfare of the Day [Club World] BRITISH AIRWAYS Los Angeles to Delhi from $2,779

Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby

Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to British Airways and their business class advanced purchase round trip fares between Los Angeles (LAX), USA and Delhi (DEL), India. Credit it to American Airlines AAdvantage for 38,600 EQMs and 4,825 EQDs. Remember you can always email or send us a message via Facebook or Twitter with your airfare-related findings or questions. Fare Details: […]

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American Airlines Lowers Elite Status Requirements For 2021

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines today announced some temporary changes to its AAdvantage frequent-flier elite tier qualification in 2021. AAdvantage members can qualify with fewer Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) and Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) than usual, and all EQMs and EQDs earned from the flight activity in the fourth quarter of 2020 are rolled over to 2021 (they […]

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World Of Hyatt Fast Track For American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum Members (Sign Up By October 2)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines and Hyatt launched reciprocal benefits for each other’s elite members and various fast tracks, and instant status matches the other year. The program works the best for those that are elite members with both AAdvantage and World of Hyatt that then allows members to each both miles and points for AA flights and […]

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Best Ways to Redeem American Airlines AAdvantage Miles

Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue

If there’s one major airline program I love having miles with it’s the American Airlines AAdvantage program. Knowing the ins-and-outs of the American Airlines AAdvantage program can help you get some outsized value from your miles. 

One of the best ways to do so is by redeeming them with American’s partner airlines. Don’t let this stop you from looking at American Airlines own flights, but you’ll typically find more value with its partner airlines. 

Let’s take a deep dive into some of the best ways to redeem American Airlines AAdvantage Miles.

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American Airlines $160K Gift Card & Ticketing Scam

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines had a system vulnerability that allowed you to buy a gift card that you used to purchase an airline ticket, and then refund the gift card purchase back to the credit card while using the airline ticket. Mr. William Joseph “Billy” Schwarze implied to his friends & family that he was running an […]

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American Airlines Buy & Gift AAdvantage Miles Up To 100,000 Bonus Until September 30, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American AirlinesAmerican Airlines has launched a new offer to buy AAdvantage miles with up to 100,000 bonus miles through September 30, 2020. The number of miles a member can buy before any bonuses are capped at 150,000 per calendar year, and the account that purchases or receives the miles must have been open for a minimum […]

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American Airlines Eliminates Change Fees + Changes To Basic Economy (No Longer Elite Qualifying Effective January 1, 2021)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines is today rolling out its change fee waiver with a twist (you can get a voucher for residual value unlike with Delta and United) and some “enhancements” both negative and positive to Basic Economy-fares. Elite members will get their benefits such as upgrades and preferred seating, even when on Basic Economy. This fare […]

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American Airlines Double Million Miler Qualifying Miles August 3 – December 31, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines has a new offer available for select AAdvantage members who can earn double Million Miler qualifying miles on travel through the end of 2020. Eligible members must register by August 24, 2020, and book the flights after completing this step. You can check your AA promotions here. Here’s what may show up for […]

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American Airlines Buy & Gift AAdvantage Miles 100% Bonus Until August 31, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines has launched a new offer to buy AAdvantage miles with an up to 100% bonus through August 31, 2020. The number of miles a member can buy before any bonuses are capped at 150,000 per calendar year, and the account that purchases or receives the miles must have been open for a minimum […]

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American Airlines adds AAdvantage redemption option for Five Star Service

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

How can you make the loyalty program more relevant for the travelers slowly returning to the skies over North America? Points and travel are not a compelling as they were last year, but American Airlines is hoping that its AAdvantage members will consi…

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American Airlines Now Allows British Airways & Iberia Flight Upgrades Using Miles

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

British AirwaysOneworld has been teasing (read more here) about a similar program that Star Alliance has had for years that allows members to upgrade partner flights using miles (always requires costly fare classes). Now, American Airlines has begun allowing AAdvantage members to upgrade flights that are operated by British Airways and Iberia. You can access AA’s […]

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American Airlines Requires Face Mask During All Touch Points From July 29, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines on Tuesday followed United Airlines (read more here) that earlier in the day announced face mask requirement not just for in-cabin use, but throughout the airport from check-in, lounges, gate, and to the baggage claim. American’s requirement will be in place from July 29, 2020. Passengers that refuse to wear one are banned […]

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JetBlue and American Airlines Launch a Strategic Partnership

Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels

JetBlue and American Airlines just announced a strategic partnership that will introduce codesharing routes and benefits for frequent flyers. The goal of this partnership will be to boost service and help both airlines recover from the loss of business due to the COVID-19 pandemic. JetBlue and American Airlines Launch a Strategic Partnership JetBlue and American […]

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American Airlines & JetBlue Strategic Partnership (Loyalty Program Benefits Coming)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

American Airlines and JetBlue today announced their strategic partnership for East Coast travel, where JetBlue is strong. The airlines will codeshare each other’s flights, and American will launch international services to Athens and Tel Aviv from New York. The loyalty benefits (AAdvantage & TrueBlue) are announced at a later date. Here’s an infographic that the […]

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