Sky-high rewards: AAdvantage elevates travel experiences for business travellers

TThe AAdvantage® programme by American Airlines continues to provide a superb rewards initiative for its members, maintaining its leadership in the travel rewards industry throughout 2024.

In the highly competitive landscape of travel rewards, the AAdvantage® program stands out as the largest and world’s first loyalty program, providing members with unparalleled experiences, diverse ways to earn and utilise miles and an array of rewards and status benefits.

Scott Chandler, American’s Senior Vice President of Loyalty and Revenue Management, highlights the exceptional value the AAdvantage program offers, stating,

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.

The AAdvantage® programme’s commitment to delivering top-notch rewards and experiences is evident in its continuous enhancements. From 1 March 2024, American Airlines plans to elevate the programme further, ensuring AAdvantage® members enjoy extended benefits.

AAdvantage® members are provided with myriad opportunities to earn miles and Loyalty Points.

Recent additions to the programme, such as AAdvantage Hotels™ and AAdvantage Events™, offer members faster routes to rewards.

Soon, members can also earn miles when opting to pay with cash for an upgrade to a premium cabin.

A new addition to the Loyalty Point Rewards includes earning additional Loyalty Points towards AAdvantage® status, starting at the 15,000 Loyalty Point Reward level. The qualification year for 2024 begins on 1 March 2024, and runs until 28 February 2025, with the breakdown of status and reward levels available on aa.com.

Introduced in 2022, Loyalty Points contribute towards status and unlock Loyalty Point Rewards, starting at 15,000 Loyalty Points.

AAdvantage® members now have more ways to use their miles for unforgettable experiences.

A new “Enhance with Miles” opportunity allows Platinum Pro® status members to redeem miles for Flagship® First Dining passes, providing a luxurious dining experience at the airport.

Furthermore, in 2024, members can redeem miles for upgrades with select airline partners.

As always, AAdvantage® miles can be used for flights, upgrades, lounge memberships, hotels, car rentals and more.

In 2023, AAdvantage members redeemed approximately 14 million awards for flights, upgrades, car rentals, hotel bookings, club memberships and merchandise.

Being an AAdvantage® member comes with exclusive benefits. Starting later in 2024, American Airlines will introduce benefits exclusive to its members, including:

• Same-day Standby: Stand by for an earlier domestic flight free of charge.
• Extended Trip Credit: Enjoy six more months to use Trip Credit than non-members when cancelling travel online.
• Admirals Club® One-Day Passes: Purchase a One-Day Pass to access Admirals Club lounges.
• Flagship Lounge® Single Visit Passes: Buy a pass to enjoy the premium Flagship Lounge.
• 24-hour Trip Hold: Put flights on hold free of charge for up to 24 hours.

Starting later this month, AAdvantage® members can also cancel non-refundable Basic Economy tickets and receive a partial trip credit for a fee.

American Airlines is committed to exploring avenues to create a more exclusive and rewarding experience for AAdvantage® members.

For more information about American Airlines flights, contact your dedicated Global Travel Account Manager.