Airlines Discussions
American Airlines

I have an offer to keep my gold status on American Airlines for 49.5k points or $495. I also have the advantage executive credit card. I am trying to decide if paying either with points or cash if it’s worth it to keep the status. It seems like with the new plan it will be harder to get any kind of Status.

Has anyone flown American Airlines from JFK to Delhi? It’s a direct flight and appears to be cheaper than United for Premium Economy

Why cant I book American Airlines business class with avios?

Why cant i book American Airlines business class with avios?

Are airline statuses still worth it? Not traveling for work any time soon and don’t know if keeping my American Airlines Platinum status is worth it. I liked the benefits but they want $1k to keep it lol.

$30 EQDs short of American Gold. Anything I can do?

Anyone seen any Black History Month work they like this year? All I’ve seen so far is brands either staying quiet or fumbling badly (Bath & Bodywork’s, American Airlines).

Looking for 2 American Airlines SWU. Pl let me know.

Is American Airlines selling alcohol in main cabin yet?

What are the rules for downgrading a credit card? Let’s say I get aadvantage platinum ($95 after first year). Can I downgrade it to Aadvantage mileup (0 fee) before it renews?

Flying American tomorrow and have an upgrade that cleared but don’t have enough 500 mile upgrades on my account. Now boarding pass is updating for my companion, but not for me. American support isn’t helpful telling me to go to the counter tomorrow. Anyone have any experience with this?

Can someone explain how an “American” platinum challenge works? Want to know the parameters. TIA!

Buying flight tickets for a bachelor party and not checking a bag...

Buy on a card earning 3.5% back?
OR
Buy on my AAdvantage card earning 2x miles?

TPG's points valuation is redemption-focused, and not clear on earning.

Anyone wanting to sell (and transfer) some American Airlines miles?

Do airline lounges still offer full meals and good service? Flying out of O’Hare and curious on getting a day lounge pass for American Airlines.

Anyone here has experience with switching Qatar miles to American miles after the flight? Also All Nippon miles to United miles.

Does anyone know if American Airlines ever status match? I’m relocating from Australia and have had Platnium with Qantas (one world emerald) for 7 years - am dreading a gap while I rebuild status & hoping there’s a solution!

Im 44$ away from American status by end of year…is there any way to manufacture this 44$ spend? Unfortunately all flights are expensive before end of year

Want to upgrade my flight on American Airlines to Africa this summer (part AA flight and British airlines). Since it’s a discounted flight would it be cheaper to try to upgrade 24 hours before flight or request to upgrade now and pay the points and copay (25k miles + $550 per ticket each way). Likely will upgrade going and not coming back

Does anyone have an American Airlines drink voucher they’d like to share? 🙏

What’s the best benefit of American gold status? I am close to getting it. If I switch my flight home for Christmas to be a connecting flight I will achieve it. Worth it or are the benefits not worth the hassle of moving that flight around?

Need $1600 EQD on AA by 12/31 or else I go from EXP to dead last. Least painful way to do this? Thinking it will be a RT same day trip from East coast to West in first but open to creative ideas

Has anyone moved from big4 to delta/American airlines? I'm very passionate about traveling and the accounting behind it. How is it in regards of pay as a senior? It looks so low in glassdoor

I’m going to be about 1000 miles short of gold status on American. Will have hit EQD threshold. Any way to purchase extra miles or do anything to put me across the threshold?

Anyone has American Airlines Admirals Club day pass they are willing to share?

Anyone has one American Airlines Admirals Club day pass they are willing to share?

Where do you go to be allowed to bring a 2nd carry on bag? American Airlines

Can I buy 500 American miles off someone? Just short for a flight to see parents

How do you decide on which airline and hotel brands to ensure optimal benefits/perks? Currently use American Airlines since they are big in Philadelphia; and prefer Marriott hotels. But there aren’t any cross over benefits as AA does with Hyatt.

Anyone willing to part ways with 1k American Airlines miles? Short for a round trip flight to ski and don’t need the 2k minimum.

Recommendations on movies/ fun documentaries/ series about the American gold rush? I’m road tripping across Arizona right now and would love to know more!

May not be the right place - but traveling to Costa Rica in two weeks. Flying American on the way there and JetBlue on the way back. JetBlue apparently doesn't allow carry owns AND a personal bag. Only a personal bag that needs to fit under the chair. I've measured and it's not exactly the dimensions but it's close. What are the chances they actually measure?

Have few American Airlines e-vouchers that expire in December. Anyone interested in buying them?

Mid tier airline card comparison: Amex delta gold vs Citi aadvantage / Barclays aviator? Looking for ~$100 annual fee airline card to boost airline points balances to work up to some aspirational redemptions :)

Any enthusiasts own or know someone who owns a Mercedes EQS? Any feedback or high level thoughts? Saw some marketing material for it but doesn’t appear to be in stock to see etc. Currently own a Model X and considering a change!