10/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2026 09:05
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is making it easier for AAdvantage® members to use their miles and get closer to their next trip. As the feature rolls out in the coming weeks, eligible AAdvantage® members will be able to combine cash and miles when booking flights on aa.com and American's digital app.
"At American, we're continually evolving the AAdvantage® program to deliver more choice and flexibility for our members," said American's Senior Vice President of AAdvantage® Scott Long. "The introduction of cash and miles is another step in our ongoing effort to provide AAdvantage® members with more personalized ways to engage with the program and get more value from their membership."
Cash and miles selection on aa.com.
The launch builds on a series of enhancements to the AAdvantage® program, reflecting American's continued investment in creating more opportunities for members to engage with and benefit from their membership.
In addition to cash and miles bookings, American has recently introduced and expanded several new benefits and Loyalty Point Reward options for members, including:
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American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American's team lives out the airline's purpose of caring for people on life's journey every day.
The world's largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever Forward℠ spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
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