Maximize Rewards start your American Airlines AAdvantage® status qualification year

Friday, March 8, 2024

The commencement of the new AAdvantage® status qualification year has begun. With numerous avenues to accumulate Loyalty Points, the journey towards status and rewards is straightforward.

Loyalty Points contribute towards status attainment and can also unlock Loyalty Point Rewards, starting at 15,000 Loyalty Points. The Loyalty Points balance resets to zero every March 1st. This reset does not affect AAdvantage® miles balances, which remain available for future travel and experiences.

Annually, the Loyalty Points balance resets on March 1st, initiating a 12-month period for members to earn towards status and Loyalty Point Rewards. Travel experiences are enhanced as an AAdvantage® member, particularly with attained status. Achieving AAdvantage® status and Loyalty Point Rewards can elevate travel perks such as Priority boarding, complimentary upgrades, free checked bags, and more.

This guide outlines five straightforward methods to convert everyday spending into Loyalty Points and miles, alongside traveling with American and eligible partner airlines.

The AAdvantage program serves as the ultimate rewarding travel companion. If not already a member, sign up for free on aa.com.

Five methods to convert everyday spending into Loyalty Points and miles:

1. Utilize an AAdvantage® credit card for everyday spending: Begin earning miles and Loyalty Points with designated credit cards to expedite the path towards AAdvantage® status. Cardmembers benefit from mileage multipliers in select categories based on the card they utilize.
2. Shop strategically: Whether purchasing groceries, conducting home renovations, pre-vacation shopping, or planning upcoming nuptials, these expenditures are excellent opportunities to earn Loyalty Points and miles. Utilize the AAdvantage eShopping™ program to earn Loyalty Points and miles from over 1,200 online stores. Additionally, with SimplyMiles™, linked Mastercard® users can earn additional miles on select brand purchases both in-store and online.
3. Dine out wisely: Participate in the AAdvantage Dining™ program to earn Loyalty Points and miles for every dollar spent at restaurants by paying with a linked credit or debit card. Maximizing earnings can be achieved by offering to cover the bill when dining out with family and friends.
4. Book accommodations: Earn up to 15,000 Loyalty Points and miles for each hotel stay worldwide. Explore AAdvantage Hotels™ for further information.
5. Attend events: Purchase tickets for concerts, sporting events, theater, and more to accumulate Loyalty Points and miles. AAdvantage® members can earn rewards for entertainment purchases on aadvantageevents.com, offering access to various Ticketmaster events.

Enhance the status journey with Loyalty Point Rewards: Introduced in 2023, Loyalty Point Rewards provide additional incentives for members between and beyond status levels. Members can customize rewards based on their preferences, such as systemwide upgrades and complimentary status with travel partners. Opting for Loyalty Points as a reward choice can expedite progress towards status and additional rewards, available at the 15,000, 175,000, and 250,000 Loyalty Point Reward levels.

Discover more about maximizing travel benefits through new Loyalty Point Rewards and AAdvantage® status tiers on aa.com.

Track your progress towards AAdvantage® status by downloading the American Airlines mobile app. Participation in the AAdvantage® program is subject to the terms and conditions available at aa.com.

Refer to the Terms and Conditions for each American Airlines AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit card for further details.

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