Airline Program
American AAdvantage Guide
American Airlines' loyalty program using Loyalty Points for elite qualification. Status year runs March through February.
Overview
Program
American Airlines
Alliance
OneWorld
Currency
miles
Avg Value
1.3¢ per mile
How to Earn
5 base miles per $1 on American flights. Elite bonuses: Gold 7, Platinum 8, Platinum Pro 9, Executive Platinum 11 miles per $1. Basic Economy does not earn miles
OneWorld alliance travelers and those based at AA hubs (DFW, CLT, MIA, PHX, PHL).
Elite Status Tiers
AAdvantage Gold
40,000 Loyalty Points
AAdvantage Platinum
75,000 Loyalty Points
AAdvantage Platinum Pro
125,000 Loyalty Points
AAdvantage Executive Platinum
200,000 Loyalty Points
Redemption Sweet Spots
Economy
1–1.1¢
Business
1.5–1.9¢
First
1.5–2.8¢
Excellent value on Flagship First and OneWorld partner business class awards
Expiration Policy
Miles expire after 24 months of account inactivity. Co-branded credit card holders and members under 21 are exempt
Transfer Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn miles with American AAdvantage?
American AAdvantage offers 5 base miles per $1 on American flights. Elite bonuses: Gold 7, Platinum 8, Platinum Pro 9, Executive Platinum 11 miles per $1. Basic Economy does not earn miles. You can also earn through co-branded credit cards, shopping portals, dining programs, and partner purchases. Transfer partners include: Marriott Bonvoy, British Airways Avios.
Do American AAdvantage miles expire?
Miles expire after 24 months of account inactivity. Co-branded credit card holders and members under 21 are exempt
What are the American AAdvantage elite tiers?
American AAdvantage has 4 elite tiers: AAdvantage Gold (40,000 Loyalty Points), AAdvantage Platinum (75,000 Loyalty Points), AAdvantage Platinum Pro (125,000 Loyalty Points), AAdvantage Executive Platinum (200,000 Loyalty Points).
Is American AAdvantage worth it?
American AAdvantage is best for oneworld alliance travelers and those based at aa hubs (dfw, clt, mia, phx, phl). American Airlines' loyalty program using Loyalty Points for elite qualification. Status year runs March through February.