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American Airlines redesigns reward program with updates
January 16, 2024
American Airlines has updated and redesigned it AAdvantage rewards program.
There are new ways to earn, redeem and get rewarded.
New loyalty point rewards choice: Get additional Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage status, starting at the 15,000 loyalty point reward level.
New enhance with miles opportunity: Once you reach AAdvantage Platinum Pro status, you can redeem miles to dine in luxury at the airport with Flagship First Dining passes.
Earn miles on upgrades: Earn miles when you pay with cash to upgrade to a premium cabin.
Upgrade with our partners: You'll be able to redeem miles for upgrades with select airline partners in 2024.
Members will soon have more flexibility when buying a basic economy ticket as an AAdvantage member. Starting later in January, members will be able to cancel non-refundable basic economy tickets and receive a partial trip credit for a fee. Later in 2024, these benefits will also become exclusive to AAdvantage members:
- Same-day standby: Stand by for an earlier domestic flight free of charge.
- Extended trip credit: Six more months to use your trip credit than non-members when canceling travel online.
- Admirals club one-day Passes: Buy a one-day pass to visit the lounges.
- Flagship lounge single visit passes: Buy a pass to enjoy the premium lounge.
- 24-hour trip hold: Put flights on hold free of charge for up to 24 hours.
Later in January 2024, members can cancel non-refundable basic economy fare tickets on aa.com and receive a partial trip credit for a fee if:
- A trip is domestic.
- Travel hasn't started yet.
- A traveler booked directly through American (aa.com, the app or American Airlines reservations).
