American Airlines updates rewards program

American Airlines has updated and redesigned it AAdvantage rewards program.

There are new ways to earn, redeem and get rewarded.

New loyalty point rewards choice: Get additional Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage status, starting at the 15,000 loyalty point reward level.

New enhance with miles opportunity: Once you reach AAdvantage Platinum Pro status, you can redeem miles to dine in luxury at the airport with Flagship First Dining passes.

Earn miles on upgrades: Earn miles when you pay with cash to upgrade to a premium cabin.

Upgrade with partners: You'll be able to redeem miles for upgrades with select airline partners in 2024.

Members will soon have more flexibility when buying a basic economy ticket as an AAdvantage member. Starting later in January, members will be able to cancel non-refundable basic economy tickets and receive a partial trip credit for a fee. Later in 2024, these benefits will also become exclusive to AAdvantage members:

• Same-day standby: Stand by for an earlier domestic flight free of charge.
• Extended trip credit: Six more months to use your trip credit than non-members when canceling travel online.
• Admirals club one-day Passes: Buy a one-day pass to visit the lounges.
• Flagship lounge single visit passes: Buy a pass to enjoy the premium lounge.
• 24-hour trip hold: Put flights on hold free of charge for up to 24 hours.

Later in January 2024, members can cancel non-refundable basic economy fare tickets on aa.com and receive a partial trip credit for a fee if:

• A trip is domestic.
• Travel hasn't started yet.
• A traveler booked directly through American (aa.com, the app or American Airlines reservations).