{"id":177370,"date":"2026-03-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?post_type=card_reward&#038;p=177370"},"modified":"2026-03-25T02:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T06:30:02","slug":"aadvantage-american-airlines","status":"publish","type":"card_reward","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aadvantage-american-airlines\/","title":{"rendered":"AAdvantage American Airlines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>American Airlines\u2019 <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/web\/i18n\/aadvantage-program\/overview.html\">AAdvantage<\/a><\/strong> program has more than 100 million members worldwide. For Canadians, it remains one of the most attractive programs for accessing business-class and first-class flights with airlines in the <strong>oneworld<\/strong> alliance, often at very competitive mileage rates. In addition, fees and taxes on award tickets generally remain low.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about American Airlines\u2019 AAdvantage programme: how to earn miles, the best ways to redeem them, elite status tiers, and tips for maximising the value of your miles. To compare other card options, check out our selection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/\">best credit cards in Canada<\/a>. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22739\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-valeur-des-miles-aadvantage\">AAdvantage mile value<\/h2>\n\n<p>The value of an AAdvantage mile varies depending on the type of redemption. On average, a mile is worth about <strong>1.4 US cents<\/strong> (about 1.9 Canadian cents). However, on business-class flights with partner airlines, the value can climb well beyond 2 US cents per mile.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Conversely, some redemptions such as car rentals or hotel stays offer a value below 1 cent per mile. The rule is simple: prioritize flights to get the most out of your miles. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accumuler-des-miles-aadvantage\">Earning AAdvantage miles<\/h2>\n\n<p>Canadians have several ways to earn AAdvantage miles, even if the options remain more limited than for other programs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/british-airways-club\/\">British Airways Executive Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transfert-de-points-rbc-avion\">RBC Avion points transfer<\/h3>\n\n<p>The main lever for Canadians is transferring <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/rbc-avion-rewards\/\">RBC Avion Rewards<\/a> points to AAdvantage. The ratio is <strong>1,000 Avion points for 750 AAdvantage miles<\/strong> (i.e., 0.75:1). The minimum transfer is 5,000 Avion points.  <\/p>\n\n<p>This ratio is not the most advantageous compared to transfers to other programs. However, RBC sometimes offers <strong>transfer bonuses<\/strong> that improve the rate. Watch for these promotions, as they can make the transfer significantly more attractive.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/avion-visa-infinite-rbc\/\">RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/cartes-de-credit\/carte-avion-visa-infinite-privilege-rbc\/\">RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/a> allow you to earn Avion points that can be transferred to AAdvantage.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22739,22745\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\tONLY ONE US TRANSFER PROGRAM\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you have a credit file in the United States, note that only cards from the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.us\/reward-program\/citi-thankyou\/\">Citi ThankYou program<\/a> will allow you to transfer points to AAdvantage miles. Bilt Rewards ended its partnership with AA in June 2024. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transferts-depuis-les-programmes-hoteliers\">Transfers from hotel programs<\/h3>\n\n<p>Three hotel programs allow you to convert points into AAdvantage miles:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>:<\/strong> 3,000 Bonvoy points = 1,000 AAdvantage miles (3:1 ratio)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/world-of-hyatt\/\">World of Hyatt<\/a>:<\/strong> 2,500 Hyatt points = 1,000 AAdvantage miles (2.5:1 ratio). 5,000-mile bonus if you transfer 50,000 Hyatt points or more <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/ihg-rewards\/\">IHG One Rewards<\/a>:<\/strong> 10,000 IHG points = 2,000 AAdvantage miles (5:1 ratio)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>Transferring from World of Hyatt offers the best ratio. Keep these options in mind if you need to top up your balance for a specific booking. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-voler-avec-american-airlines\">Flying with American Airlines<\/h3>\n\n<p>Each cash-paid flight with American Airlines earns AAdvantage miles based on the amount spent (excluding government taxes). The base rate is <strong>5 miles per US dollar spent<\/strong>. Basic Economy fares earn only 2 miles per dollar.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Members with elite status earn miles faster:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>AAdvantage status<\/th><th>Miles per US dollar<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Member (no status)<\/td><td>5 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gold<\/td><td>7 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platinum<\/td><td>8 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platinum Pro<\/td><td>9 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Executive Platinum<\/td><td>11 miles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-voler-avec-les-partenaires-oneworld\">Flying with oneworld partners<\/h3>\n\n<p>You also earn AAdvantage miles by crediting flights with partner airlines. The number of miles varies by airline and fare class. Partners include Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas, and many others.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-acheter-des-miles-aadvantage\">Buying AAdvantage miles<\/h3>\n\n<p>American Airlines sells AAdvantage miles directly to its members. The regular price is about <strong>3.5 US cents per mile<\/strong>, but promotions offering up to 40% off appear regularly. Historically, the best price observed is around <strong>2.45 US cents per mile<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Buying miles is mainly worthwhile if you have a specific booking in mind where the value per mile far exceeds the purchase cost. You can buy up to 150,000 miles per calendar year on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/aadvantage-program\/buy-gift-transfer\/en_US\/home\/buy\">American Airlines website<\/a>. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--success wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\tWait for promotions\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Never buy miles at the regular price. Wait for a 30% to 40% off promotion to maximize the value of your purchase. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cartes-de-credit-americaines\">U.S. credit cards<\/h3>\n\n<p>There is no co-branded AAdvantage credit card issued in Canada. However, Canadians who hold U.S. credit cards (via CitiBank or Barclays) can earn AAdvantage miles through welcome offers and everyday spending. Welcome offers range from 15,000 to 75,000 miles depending on the card.  <\/p>\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.us\/best-credit-cards\/american-aadvantage\/\">Check out the best American AAdvantage credit cards in the United States on Milesopedia USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-autres-facons-d-accumuler\">Other ways to earn<\/h3>\n\n<p>Several other options exist, especially for U.S. residents:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AAdvantage eShopping portal:<\/strong> 1 to 6 miles per US dollar spent at more than 1,200 retailers (mainly U.S.-based)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AAdvantage Dining program:<\/strong> up to 5 miles per US dollar spent at participating restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and car rentals:<\/strong> 2 miles per US dollar at Marriott, IHG, Avis, and Budget via AAdvantage portals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SimplyMiles:<\/strong> a Mastercard-linked offers program to earn extra miles<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-echanger-des-miles-aadvantage\">Redeeming AAdvantage miles<\/h2>\n\n<p>The best use of your AAdvantage miles is booking flights. The program offers two award charts: one for American Airlines flights (dynamic pricing) and one for partner flights (fixed prices based on a zone chart). <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vols-american-airlines\">American Airlines flights<\/h3>\n\n<p>Since April 2023, American Airlines has used dynamic pricing on its own flights. The published chart indicates minimum prices, but actual prices fluctuate based on demand, date, and route. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Destination (from Canada\/U.S.)<\/th><th>Economy (min.)<\/th><th>Business (min.)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Contiguous United States<\/td><td>7,500 miles<\/td><td>15,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mexico, Caribbean, Central America<\/td><td>10,000 miles<\/td><td>20,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hawaii and Alaska<\/td><td>20,000 miles<\/td><td>60,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe<\/td><td>25,000 miles<\/td><td>75,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South America (long-haul)<\/td><td>30,000 miles<\/td><td>90,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Asia, Middle East, South Pacific<\/td><td>35,000 miles<\/td><td>95,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>Actual prices can be significantly higher than these minimums. A Los Angeles-Paris business class flight can range from 89,000 to 400,000 miles depending on the date. However, prices can also drop <strong>below<\/strong> the published minimums: long-haul flights to South America have been observed at only 55,000 miles in business class.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vols-avec-compagnies-partenaires\">Flights with partner airlines<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is where the AAdvantage program shines most. Partner flights follow a <strong>fixed-price zone chart<\/strong>, with no dynamic pricing. If you find availability, the mileage price matches the chart.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Destination (from Canada\/U.S.)<\/th><th>Economy<\/th><th>Business<\/th><th>First class<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Caribbean, Mexico, Central America<\/td><td>15&nbsp;000<\/td><td>27&nbsp;500<\/td><td>52&nbsp;500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe<\/td><td>22&nbsp;500<\/td><td>57&nbsp;500<\/td><td>85&nbsp;000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Japan, Korea<\/td><td>35&nbsp;000<\/td><td>60&nbsp;000<\/td><td>80&nbsp;000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Middle East, Indian subcontinent<\/td><td>32&nbsp;500<\/td><td>70&nbsp;000<\/td><td>115&nbsp;000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Africa<\/td><td>40&nbsp;000<\/td><td>75&nbsp;000<\/td><td>120&nbsp;000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Pacific<\/td><td>40&nbsp;000<\/td><td>80&nbsp;000<\/td><td>110&nbsp;000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>Taxes and additional fees generally remain very low on partner bookings. For example, a Tokyo\u2013San Francisco Japan Airlines first-class flight costs <strong>80,000 miles + about US$50<\/strong> in taxes. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meilleures-utilisations-des-miles\">Best uses of miles<\/h2>\n\n<p>The AAdvantage program offers several outstanding deals, especially on partner flights in premium cabins.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qatar-airways-qsuites\">Qatar Airways QSuites<\/h3>\n\n<p>Qatar Airways\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-travel-qsuite-with-points\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"175066\">QSuite<\/a> is considered one of the best business-class products in the world. A one-way North America\u2013Doha flight costs <strong>70,000 AAdvantage miles<\/strong> in business class. If you continue to the Indian subcontinent (e.g., Maldives, India, Sri Lanka) on the same booking, the price remains 70,000 miles because the final destination is in the same zone.  <\/p>\n\n<p>For Africa via Doha, plan on <strong>75,000 miles<\/strong> each way in business class, still on QSuites.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-japan-airlines-premiere-classe\">Japan Airlines first class<\/h3>\n\n<p>A one-way flight to Japan in Japan Airlines first class costs only <strong>80,000 miles<\/strong>. This is one of the lowest prices in the world for a long-haul first-class product. Additional taxes are minimal.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-etihad-premiere-classe-depuis-toronto\">Etihad first class from Toronto<\/h3>\n\n<p>Starting in 2025, Etihad will operate its A380 with First Apartments between Toronto Pearson and Abu Dhabi. This ultra-premium product can be booked with AAdvantage miles via the partner chart. It is one of the most accessible first-class products for Canadian travellers.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connexions-dans-la-meme-zone\">Connections within the same zone<\/h3>\n\n<p>The AAdvantage zone chart allows you to <strong>continue your trip within the same zone with no additional miles<\/strong>. Some examples:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><strong>Montreal \u2192 Doha \u2192 Maldives:<\/strong> 70,000 miles in business class (same zone: Middle East \/ Indian subcontinent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toronto \u2192 Doha \u2192 Nairobi:<\/strong> 75,000 miles in business class (Africa zone)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vancouver \u2192 Tokyo \u2192 Seoul:<\/strong> 60,000 miles in business class (Japan \/ Korea zone)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-tahiti-nui-classe-affaires\">Air Tahiti Nui business class<\/h3>\n\n<p>For French Polynesia, Air Tahiti Nui in business class costs <strong>80,000 miles + US$5.60<\/strong> in taxes each way. A rare and affordable mileage option for a hard-to-reach destination. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-surclassements-avec-des-miles\">Upgrades with miles<\/h2>\n\n<p>You can use your AAdvantage miles to upgrade a cash-paid ticket to the next cabin on American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia flights. Basic Economy tickets and award tickets are not eligible. <\/p>\n\n<p>A few examples of upgrade costs on American Airlines:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>North America to Hawaii, Colombia, Peru:<\/strong> 8,000 miles to move up one cabin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North America to Europe (British Airways\/Iberia):<\/strong> 25,000 miles to upgrade from economy to business class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North America to Africa \/ Middle East (via Europe):<\/strong> 40,000 miles to upgrade from economy to business class<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-astuces-de-recherche-et-reservation\">Search and booking tips<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-calendrier-de-recherche\">Search calendar<\/h3>\n\n<p>Even if you do not plan to book with AAdvantage miles, American Airlines\u2019 search tool is the best on the market for finding oneworld availability. You can search <strong>a full month<\/strong> at a glance, without even creating an account. <\/p>\n\n<p>On aa.com, select \u201cRedeem miles,\u201d enter your itinerary, and click the calendar icon. Filter by \u201cNonstop only\u201d and \u201cBusiness\/First\u201d to quickly spot dates with premium-cabin availability. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mise-en-attente-de-5-jours\">5-day hold<\/h3>\n\n<p>AAdvantage offers a free hold on award tickets:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>15 to 331 days before departure:<\/strong> 5-day hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 to 14 days before departure:<\/strong> 1-day hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less than 24 hours before departure:<\/strong> hold until up to 2 hours before<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>This feature is very useful if you need to transfer RBC Avion points or other currencies to your AAdvantage account before finalizing the booking.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-annulation-gratuite\">Free cancellation<\/h3>\n\n<p>American Airlines does not charge any fees to cancel or change an AAdvantage award ticket before the departure of the first flight. Your miles are redeposited into your account. This is one of the most generous policies in the industry.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statut-elite-aadvantage\">AAdvantage elite status<\/h2>\n\n<p>The AAdvantage program has four main elite status tiers. You reach them by earning <strong>Loyalty Points<\/strong> between March 1 and the last day of February of the following year. <\/p>\n\n<p>Loyalty Points come from cash-paid flights with American Airlines and its partners, as well as spending on co-branded AAdvantage credit cards (U.S. cards only). Award tickets do not generate Loyalty Points. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niveaux-et-exigences\">Tiers and requirements<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>Loyalty Points required<\/th><th>Mileage bonus<\/th><th>Oneworld Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Gold<\/td><td>40&nbsp;000<\/td><td>+40&nbsp;%<\/td><td>Ruby<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platinum<\/td><td>75&nbsp;000<\/td><td>+60&nbsp;%<\/td><td>Sapphire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platinum Pro<\/td><td>125&nbsp;000<\/td><td>+80&nbsp;%<\/td><td>Emerald<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Executive Platinum<\/td><td>200&nbsp;000<\/td><td>+120&nbsp;%<\/td><td>Emerald<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avantages-principaux-par-statut\">Key benefits by status<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><strong>Gold:<\/strong> 1 free checked bag, complimentary upgrade 24 hours before departure, priority check-in, boarding group 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platinum:<\/strong> 2 free checked bags, upgrade 48 hours before departure, group 3, access to oneworld Sapphire lounges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platinum Pro:<\/strong> 3 free checked bags, upgrade 72 hours before departure, group 2, free same-day flight change, oneworld Emerald status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Executive Platinum:<\/strong> 3 free checked bags, upgrade 100 hours before departure, group 1, complimentary meals and drinks in Main Cabin, guaranteed availability<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>Baggage and seat benefits apply to the elite member and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-loyalty-point-rewards\">Loyalty Point Rewards<\/h3>\n\n<p>In addition to status tiers, American Airlines offers rewards at each Loyalty Points milestone reached. The first milestone starts at 15,000 points (boarding group 5 + one reward choice). Higher milestones (60,000, 100,000, 175,000, 250,000 points and beyond) unlock benefits such as Hyatt status, systemwide upgrades, travel credits, and bonus miles.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-million-miler-et-concierge-key\">Million Miler and Concierge Key<\/h3>\n\n<p>After one million actual miles flown with American Airlines and its partners, you receive <strong>lifetime Gold status<\/strong> + 35,000 bonus miles. Two million miles grants lifetime Platinum status. Beyond that, each additional million adds 4 systemwide upgrades per year.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Concierge Key<\/strong> is an invitation-only status reserved for the biggest spenders (generally US$50,000+ per year). It offers Admirals Club access, priority upgrades, a dedicated phone number, and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/world-of-hyatt\/\">World of Hyatt<\/a> Globalist status. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compagnies-partenaires-aadvantage\">AAdvantage partner airlines<\/h2>\n\n<p>AAdvantage provides access to an extensive network of partner airlines, mainly through the oneworld alliance.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partenaires-oneworld\">oneworld partners<\/h3>\n\n<p>The 14 oneworld members with which you can earn and redeem AAdvantage miles:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SriLankan Airlines, Fiji Airways<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partenaires-hors-alliance\">Non-Alliance Partners<\/h3>\n\n<p>Several airlines outside oneworld are also AAdvantage partners:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air Tahiti Nui, Cape Air, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways, GOL Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetSMART, IndiGo<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>The level of integration varies: some partners allow both earning and redeeming, others only one or the other.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-autres-echanges-de-miles\">Other mile redemptions<\/h2>\n\n<p>Although flights offer the best value, AAdvantage offers other redemption options.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list red-cross\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-red-cross\">\n<li><strong>Hotels and car rentals:<\/strong> Value below 1.3 cents per mile on average. Not recommended <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vacation packages:<\/strong> About 1.2 cents per mile. Always compare with cash prices <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admirals Club lounge access:<\/strong> A day pass costs 7,900 miles (about 1 cent per mile). Annual membership costs 55,000 to 75,000 miles. This is not a good redemption  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>If you want regular access to Admirals Club lounges, the Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard (US$595\/year, U.S. card) includes complimentary membership.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expiration-des-miles-aadvantage\">AAdvantage mile expiration<\/h2>\n\n<p>AAdvantage miles expire after <strong>24 months of inactivity<\/strong>. Any earning or redemption activity resets the clock. A simple purchase via the eShopping portal or a points transfer is enough to keep your account active.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n<p>American Airlines\u2019 AAdvantage program is a powerful tool for Canadians looking for discounted premium-cabin flights using miles. Its key strengths: a fixed-price partner chart with competitive rates, low taxes and fees, free cancellations, and one of the industry\u2019s best oneworld availability search tools. <\/p>\n\n<p>Earning miles remains the main challenge for Canadians, with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/rbc-avion-rewards\/\">RBC Avion Rewards<\/a> transfers as the only bank transfer option. Watch for transfer and mile-purchase promotions to maximize your balance. Then, target partner redemptions in business or first class to get the best value.  <\/p>\n\n<p>To receive our analyses and promotion alerts each week, subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/newsletter\/\">newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__promo__banner wp-block-milesgutenberg-promo-banner\">\n\t<i class=\"fontawesome-icon\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t   <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M48 64C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112c0 15.1 7.1 29.3 19.2 38.4L236.8 313.6c11.4 8.5 27 8.5 38.4 0L492.8 150.4c12.1-9.1 19.2-23.3 19.2-38.4c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L48 64zM0 176L0 384c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-208L294.4 339.2c-22.8 17.1-54 17.1-76.8 0L0 176z\"\/>\n\t\t  \t<\/svg>\n<\/i>\t<div class=\"component__promo__banner__content\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"component__promo__banner__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\tNe ratez rien&nbsp;!\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>News, great deals, and updates directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"inline-btn component__promo__banner__button\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/infolettre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" title=\"Recevez notre newsletter chaque semaine&nbsp;!\">\n\t\t\t\t\tJe m&#039;inscris\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"miles-clouds\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/themes\/milesopedia\/images\/clouds.png\" alt=\"Milesopedia\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/aside>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aadvantage-american-airlines-questions-frequentes\">American Airlines AAdvantage &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_much_is_an_aadvantage_mile_worth_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow much is an AAdvantage mile worth?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>An AAdvantage mile is worth an average of 1.4 US cents (about 1.9 Canadian cents). The value increases on partner business-class redemptions and decreases on car rentals or hotels. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"do_aadvantage_miles_expire_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDo AAdvantage miles expire?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, AAdvantage miles expire after 24 months with no earning or redemption activity on your account. Any transaction resets the clock. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_can_a_canadian_earn_aadvantage_miles_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow can a Canadian earn AAdvantage miles?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The main way is transferring <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/rbc-avion-rewards\/\">RBC Avion Rewards<\/a> points (1,000 points = 750 miles). You can also transfer hotel points (Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG), buy miles directly, or fly with American Airlines and its oneworld partners. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"can_you_buy_aadvantage_miles_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan you buy AAdvantage miles?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes. American Airlines sells miles at about 3.5 US cents per mile at the regular price. Promotions offering 30% to 40% off appear several times per year. The limit is 150,000 miles per calendar year.  <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_is_the_best_use_of_aadvantage_miles_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat is the best use of AAdvantage miles?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Business-class or first-class flights with oneworld partner airlines offer the best value. The most advantageous combinations include Qatar Airways QSuites to Doha (70,000 miles), Japan Airlines first class to Tokyo (80,000 miles), and Etihad first class from Toronto. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_are_the_aadvantage_gold_platinum_platinum_pro_and_executive_platinum_status_tiers_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat are the AAdvantage Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum status tiers?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Gold requires 40,000 Loyalty Points, Platinum 75,000, Platinum Pro 125,000, and Executive Platinum 200,000. Loyalty Points are earned from March 1 to the last day of February. Status provides complimentary upgrades, free checked bags, and corresponding oneworld status.  <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"can_you_use_aadvantage_miles_to_upgrade_a_flight_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan you use AAdvantage miles to upgrade a flight?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, on cash-paid American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia flights. Basic Economy tickets and award tickets are not eligible. Costs start at 8,000 miles for a one-cabin upgrade on certain routes.  <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"are_there_cancellation_fees_on_aadvantage_award_tickets_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tAre there cancellation fees on AAdvantage award tickets?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No. American Airlines does not charge any fees to cancel or change an award ticket before the departure of the first flight. Your miles are redeposited into your account free of charge. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"is_there_an_aadvantage_credit_card_in_canada_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tIs there an AAdvantage credit card in Canada?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No. There is no co-branded AAdvantage credit card issued in Canada. The best Canadian option is the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/avion-visa-infinite-rbc\/\">RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card<\/a>, whose points transfer to AAdvantage at a 1,000:750 ratio. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_aadvantage_offer_a_promo_code_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes AAdvantage offer a promo code?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>American Airlines sometimes offers promo codes for buying miles or signing up for special offers. These promotions are announced on the American Airlines website and emailed to AAdvantage members. 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