AAdvantage

The frequent flyer program of American Airlines.

One of the largest frequent flyer programs in the world, with strong Latin America, Caribbean, and transatlantic award availability through partners like British Airways, Iberia, and Cathay Pacific.

Operating airline: American Airlines
IATA code: AA
Alliance: oneworld
Status unit: Loyalty Points
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn AAdvantage miles by flying on American Airlines, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on American Airlines or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.