Have you taken flight with the American Airlines AAdvantage program yet? In this episode, Bryce is joined by Emily and Matt to unpack the program details—from earning and redeeming miles to status tiers and program quirks.
 
Earning AAdvantage miles can be tricky, so the crew is breaking down their thoughts on how to maximize the benefits of the program, including partner information to get the most of your miles. They're also sharing favorite sweet spots, clever redemption strategies, and a few laughs along the way (including a debate on how "AAdvantage" is pronounced).
 
Tune in to learn if American Airlines AAdvantage is for you, and how you can take advantage of this program today!
 
Figure out where to credit your flights: wheretocredit.com
 
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:07 Discussing American Airlines AAdvantage Program
00:19 Fun Banter and Personal Updates
02:21 Deep Dive into AAdvantage Program
07:24 Earning AAdvantage Miles
16:08 Redeeming AAdvantage Miles
24:36 Award Booking Tips and Strategies
28:07 Understanding Hold Policies
29:15 Sweet Spots in the AAdvantage Program
29:18 Qatar Airways QSuites
31:30 Flying to Japan with JAL
33:53 Traveling to Australia and Beyond
35:24 Etihad Airways Redemptions
37:20 Short-Haul Economy Sweet Spots
38:25 Caribbean and Mexico Routes
40:45 Flagship First Transcontinental
45:03 Off-Peak Economy Awards to Europe
46:58 Booking Tips and Avoiding Surcharges
50:36 Family Travel Considerations
53:04 Conclusion and Resources
 
Links and Resources from this Episode:

American Airlines AAdvantage: Everything You Need to Know
Which American Airlines Credit Card Is Best?
American Airlines AAdvantage Award Charts
Take our free points and miles course
Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly)

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