AAdvantage and the MICHELIN Guide: Redeem Miles for Chef Dinners Starting February 2027
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American Airlines and the MICHELIN Guide announced an exclusive partnership on November 5, 2026 that lets AAdvantage members redeem miles for chef-led dinners and private culinary trips. The first AAdvantage MICHELIN Guide dinner is planned for Los Angeles in February 2027, and the official partnership announcement lists the full 2027 calendar.
For now, it is a save-the-date. American has not published mileage prices, restaurant names or a booking date. If you hold a large AAdvantage balance and like food-focused travel, this is a new redemption category to watch, not one to plan around yet.
What AAdvantage Members Get
The partnership has three parts. Two of them involve redeeming miles.
- Exclusive dining experiences: intimate, chef-led dinners built with the MICHELIN Guide, featuring MICHELIN-Starred restaurant collaborations and custom menus, bookable with AAdvantage miles.
- Culinary journeys: fully customized trips designed by MICHELIN Guide experts, with privileged access to chefs, hotels and wineries, also redeemable with miles.
- MICHELIN Guide ceremonies: American is the official and exclusive restaurant partner for the U.S. MICHELIN Guide Ceremonies, where MICHELIN Stars and Bib Gourmand awards are handed out. This part supports the restaurant industry and is not a member redemption.
American's Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden described the goal as giving AAdvantage members "access to extraordinary culinary moments that celebrate discovery, connection and the joy of exploring the world."
The 2027 Calendar
Four dates are confirmed so far, all in 2027. Exact days, venues and chefs are still to come.
| Experience | City | Planned date | Mileage price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef-led dinner | Los Angeles | February 2027 | Not announced |
| Chef-led dinner | Miami | April 2027 | Not announced |
| Chef-led dinner | Chicago | June 2027 | Not announced |
| Culinary journey | Porto, Portugal | September 2027 | Not announced |
How Much Will It Cost in Miles?
Nobody knows yet. American has not released mileage rates for the dinners or the Porto trip, and has not said how many seats each event will have. That makes it impossible to judge the value today.
Here is how to frame it once prices appear. The AAdvantage program page carries Milesopedia's current valuation of an AAdvantage mile. Divide the cash value of a comparable dinner by the miles required, and compare the result with what you get from a premium cabin award. Our guide to the best ways to redeem American AAdvantage miles shows the flight benchmarks worth beating.
Availability is the other unknown. The dinners are described as intimate, chef-led events, so seats per city are likely to be limited.
Why Porto Matters
The inaugural culinary journey is set for Porto, Portugal, in September 2027, timed to coincide with American's launch of service to the city. Porto sits at the mouth of the Douro River, the gateway to the Douro Valley wine region, which suits an itinerary built around chefs, hotels and wineries.
If you want to pair the journey with a flight award, watch for the Porto route in American's schedule.
How to Prepare
A few steps make sense while you wait for details:
- Keep your AAdvantage balance liquid. A healthy balance lets you book fast if seats are limited when booking opens.
- Earn through a co-branded card. Our guide to the best American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards compares the Citi and Barclays options.
- Compare with cash-and-miles. American also lets members combine cash and miles on bookings, which can stretch a smaller balance.
- Subscribe to the Milesopedia newsletter to know when American opens booking.
Bottom Line
The AAdvantage MICHELIN Guide partnership adds a new way to spend miles: chef-led dinners in Los Angeles (February 2027), Miami (April 2027) and Chicago (June 2027), plus a culinary journey to Porto in September 2027. Do not move miles or plan trips around it yet. Wait for American to publish mileage prices, then compare them with a premium flight award before you book. Browse our credit card guide if you need to build your AAdvantage balance first.
What is the AAdvantage and MICHELIN Guide partnership?
It is an exclusive partnership announced on November 5, 2026 between American Airlines and the MICHELIN Guide. AAdvantage members will be able to redeem miles for chef-led dinners and customized culinary trips, and American becomes the official and exclusive restaurant partner of the U.S. MICHELIN Guide Ceremonies.
When and where are the first AAdvantage MICHELIN Guide dinners?
Three dinners are planned in 2027: Los Angeles in February, Miami in April and Chicago in June. Exact dates, venues and chefs have not been announced yet.
How many AAdvantage miles will a MICHELIN Guide dinner cost?
American has not published mileage prices for the dinners or the culinary trips. Once prices are out, compare the value per mile with a premium cabin award before booking.
What is the Porto culinary journey?
It is the first customized culinary trip of the partnership, planned for Porto, Portugal, in September 2027. It is timed to coincide with American's launch of service to Porto and includes access to chefs, hotels and wineries selected with MICHELIN Guide experts.
Can I book an AAdvantage MICHELIN Guide experience now?
No. As of November 2026, the four 2027 experiences are save-the-date announcements only, and American has not given a booking date.
Do I need elite status to redeem miles for these experiences?
American has not published any status requirement. The experiences are presented as open to AAdvantage members redeeming miles, and eligibility rules should come with pricing.
How can I build my AAdvantage balance before booking opens?
Flying American and its partners, and spending on an AAdvantage co-branded credit card from Citi or Barclays, are the main ways to earn miles. Our guide to the best American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards compares the current options.
