American Airlines
The latest American Airlines news, reviews, and strategies to maximize travel status. Earn more miles, points, and rewards with One Mile at a Time.
American Airlines Reviews
- December 28, 2019
- Ben Schlappig
- December 22, 2019
- Ben Schlappig
- August 28, 2019
- Ben Schlappig
- October 28, 2018
- Ben Schlappig
- October 22, 2018
- Ben Schlappig
- March 4, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- Guide To American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades
- Is Earning American AAdvantage Elite Status With Credit Card Spending Worth It?
- American AAdvantage Loyalty Points Program Guide 2023
- Redeeming Etihad Miles On American: Great Deal
- Guide To American Airlines Status Match & Challenge (Instant Status Pass)
- American AAdvantage & World Of Hyatt Partnership: How It Works
American Airlines Deals
- December 13, 2019
- Ben Schlappig
- May 13, 2019
- Ben Schlappig
- March 21, 2019
- Ben Schlappig
American Airlines quick facts
American Airlines is one of the “Big Three” US airlines and one of the world’s largest airlines. A founding member of the OneWorld global alliance, they fly to several hundred destinations across the US and the world. While they certainly receive a fair bit of criticism, American still deserves a lot of credit for doing many things well.
Understanding the American AAdvantage loyalty program
American’s reward program, American AAdvantage, was the first of the modern “frequent flyer programs”. Be sure to check out our complete AAdvantage guides with everything you need to know in order to maximize your miles and elite status benefits.
The latest in American Airlines News
- March 1, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- February 28, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- February 24, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- February 12, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- February 12, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- February 11, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- January 24, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
- January 21, 2023
- Ben Schlappig
Whether you step foot on an American plane once a year or once a week, American AAdvantage cards offer benefits that can more than make up for any annual fees. Plus, you can earn tens of thousands of bonus AAdvantage miles when you’re approved for an American credit card and meet the minimum spending requirements.
- Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage® mile earned from purchases
- Admirals Club Membership
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- $450
- Earn 2x AAdvantage miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases
- Earn 2x AAdvantage miles per dollar spent on grocery store purchases
- $0
- Earn 2x AAdvantage miles on eligible American Airlines purchases
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- First Checked Bag Free
- $99, waived for first 12 months
- Earn 2x AAdvantage miles on eligible American Airlines purchases
- First Checked Bag Free
- American Airlines Companion Certificate
- $99, waived for first 12 months
American Airlines Insights
- September 24, 2022
- Ben Schlappig
- September 19, 2022
- Ben Schlappig
- May 27, 2022
- Ben Schlappig
TRAVEL REVIEW
Review: Virgin Atlantic A330neo Upper Class Business Class (LHR-MIA)
For the last portion of my four trips across the Atlantic, it was time to fly Virgin Atlantic’s new Airbus A330-900 Upper Class (business class) from London to Miami. The A330-900neo is a fresh addition to Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, and…
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