What is the AAdvantage loyalty program?

AAdvantage is American Airlines' frequent flyer program. Members earn miles by flying with American or partners, spending on AAdvantage credit cards, or using the shopping, dining, and hotel portals.

How do AAdvantage miles work?

You can redeem AAdvantage miles for flights on American and partner airlines. American-operated flights have dynamic pricing, while partner awards use a fixed chart, offering good value to destinations like Europe and Asia.

What are Loyalty Points and how do they work?

Loyalty Points are used to earn elite status with American Airlines. You earn 1 Loyalty Point for every dollar spent on AAdvantage credit cards, excluding bonuses. These count toward elite tiers like AAdvantage Gold, Platinum, or Executive Platinum.

Which banks issue AAdvantage credit cards?

American Airlines partners with Citi and Barclays to issue AAdvantage credit cards. However, Barclays is phasing out its partnership in the coming years, so Citi will eventually be the exclusive issuer.

What’s the best no-annual-fee AAdvantage card?

The AAdvantage® MileUp® Card is the only AAdvantage card with no annual fee. It earns 2X miles at grocery stores and with American Airlines but doesn’t include perks like free checked bags or priority boarding.

Which AAdvantage card offers free checked bags?

Both the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red and Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® offer one free checked bag for the cardholder and up to four companions on domestic flights, saving you $35 per bag.

Which AAdvantage card includes Admirals Club lounge access?

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® includes full Admirals Club membership, providing access to lounges worldwide when flying American Airlines or oneworld partners.

Can I earn elite status with AAdvantage credit cards?

Yes. Every dollar spent on an AAdvantage credit card earns 1 Loyalty Point, which counts toward elite status. The Executive card also offers up to 20,000 bonus Loyalty Points per year through milestones.

What’s the best AAdvantage card for business owners?

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Business™ World Elite Mastercard® is designed for small businesses and earns miles and Loyalty Points on business expenses. It also offers access to the AAdvantage Business program.