Navigating American Airlines AAdvantage Rewards: A Comprehensive Guide

When American Airlines gate agents announced they needed volunteers to step off an overbooked flight, Susan Berry didn't hesitate to raise her hand.

Get ready to win big: Hawaiian Airlines will be launching a new sweepstakes offering travelers a chance to win a nine-night Hawaiian getaway with stays at three Hyatt resorts in Hawaii. 

IHG One Rewards is one of several hotel loyalty programs that allow members to earn airline miles on hotel stays — and now it's offering a way to earn even more. As first reported by Loyalty Lobby, IHG's latest promotion will earn you 1,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles on every two-night stay this fall, up to 15,000 miles total.

If you want solid value from your Amex points, transferring them to partner hotel or airline loyalty programs is often your best bet.

Passengers traveling from Austin will soon have fewer options for direct flights on a popular carrier. American Airlines recently confirmed to Travel + Leisure it will be discontinuing several routes, including nonstop flights to Las Vegas (LAS), Orlando (MCO), New Orleans (MSY), Reno (RNO) and Palm Springs (PSP).  «As part of the continuous evaluation of our network, American will reduce service from Austin (AUS) starting in October,” an American Airlines spokesperson shared with T+L. “We’re proactively reaching out to impacted customers and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.” The last scheduled day for the non-stop flights to Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Orlando is Sunday, October 6. The Reno and Palm Springs route previously operated as a seasonal service and will not be returning. American has aggressively modified its route network to increase business objectives, as company leadership previously outlined in an investor briefing.  “We are taking this challenge head-on, with clear and decisive actions to deliver on a strategy that maximizes our revenue and profitability, and importantly, one that makes it easy for customers to do business with American,” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said in a July 2024 earnings call. 

Since American Airlines abandoned its adoption of a next-generation distribution strategy this year, that left some wondering if other airlines may follow suit. 

A U.S. appeals court struck down the Department of Transportation’s rule that would require airlines to disclose all fees upfront, pending a full review of the rule. 

Thinking ahead to travel later this year and into early next? American Airlines has launched one of its best fare sales with major discounts on numerous flights across its network.

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Avelo Airlines’ announcement that it will be introducing new direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting November 16, 2024. These non-stop flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option for passengers.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom outlined numerous steps the airline is taking to “course correct” after abandoning a direct distribution strategy it embarked on in 2023.

American Airlines’ profits dipped significantly in the second quarter as it seeks to recover from a controversial distribution strategy that led to the departure of its chief commercial officer. 

American Airlines is growing its domestic operation with the addition of a new destination.