American AAdvantage®
Unlock the world's most luxurious oneworld cabins with fixed partner award charts.
The Loyalty Points Revolution
AAdvantage is unique because almost every mile you earn - whether from flying, credit cards, or shopping - also earns you **Loyalty Points** toward elite status. You can now earn top-tier status without ever stepping on a plane.
| Earning Method | Elite Status (LP) Impact |
|---|---|
| Co-branded Credit Cards | Citi and Barclays issue various cards that earn miles and status-qualifying Loyalty Points. |
| Bilt Rewards | The only major flexible point partner. Transfer Bilt points 1:1 to AAdvantage. |
| AA Shopping Portal | Earn miles and Loyalty Points on every dollar spent at major online retailers. |
| Hotel & Dining Portals | Use AAdvantage Hotels and Dining to earn thousands of miles and points on routine spend. |
Navigating Award Redemptions
Partner Fixed Values
- Oneworld Network: Use miles on British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Finnair with one seamless login.
- Web Specials: Look for 'Web Special' tags on AA.com for significant discounts on domestic and select international routes.
- Partner Search: If a flight doesn't show on AA.com (like some JAL or Cathay space), search on BA.com and call AA to book.
Legendary Sweet Spots
Focus your AAdvantage miles on these premium cabin experiences:
Fly the world's best business class to the Middle East for just 70,000 miles one-way.
Experience legendary luxury to Japan for 60k (Business) or 80k (First) miles one-way.
A hidden gem for getting to Australia or New Zealand via Fiji with great business class availability.
Search for dynamic 'Web Special' awards that can drop domestic flights as low as 6,000 miles.
Alliance & Rules
Master these rules to avoid common booking mistakes:
- Most Direct Routing: You generally cannot transit a third region (e.g., US to Asia via Europe) on a single award.
- No Stopovers: Unlike Aeroplan, AA does not allow stopovers on award tickets.
- Etihad Partnership: One of the few ways to book Etihad's incredible apartments or business class with US miles.