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American Airlines AAdvantage Overview

American Airlines AAdvantage is the loyalty program for American Airlines. Given American’s extensive reach within the United Sates and abroad, they are the loyalty program of choice for many folks (including Greg the Frequent Miler). In 2022, American completely changed how elite status is earned with the introduction of Loyalty Points, making it possible to earn all the way up to Executive Platinum status without flying.

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Amazing US Airways Availability to Europe – 6+ Seats Available for Many Dates

Shawn Coomer - Senior Editor - January 18, 2015 0

US Airways is offering six or more seats in both business and economy class on many of their routes to Europe and Israel this...

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Amex’s crazy PointsMatch scheme. How to make the most of it.

Greg The Frequent Miler - January 19, 2015 5

This morning, One Mile at a Time published: You Won’t Believe Amex’s Targeted “PointsMatch” Promotion. And, you know what, Lucky was right. I can...

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30,000 miles to nowhere: My 4 mile buffer and a contingency plan

Greg The Frequent Miler - January 28, 2015 18

Background: Until recently, there was a one time opportunity to get top tier American Airlines AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and...

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Bet You Didn’t Know: Access the US Airways upgrade list by app and web

Greg The Frequent Miler - January 30, 2015 12

By Julian, author of Devil’s Advocate... If you're like me, when you're preparing to fly back and forth across the United States of America for absolutely...

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30,000 miles to nowhere: Mission accomplished.

Greg The Frequent Miler - February 11, 2015 17

Background: Until recently, there was a one time opportunity to get top tier American Airlines AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and...

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Top tier AA status secured. Now what?

Greg The Frequent Miler - February 17, 2015 23

Usually when I start writing a post I have at least a rough outline in my mind. Not this time. This post is me...

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How one call led to a points bonanza and rethought plans

Greg The Frequent Miler - February 19, 2015 30

A couple of days ago I called Citibank to cancel one of my AA Executive cards since the annual fee was about to come...

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50% Bonus for US Airways Mastercard Holders

Shawn Coomer - Senior Editor - February 24, 2015 34

Barclay's is offering targeted US Airways Mastercard holders a 50% bonus on all miles earned on the card.

Increased AAdvantage Portal Rates on a Number of Popular Merchants

Shawn Coomer - Senior Editor - March 4, 2015 2

The AAdvantage eShopping portal has increased payout at a number of different merchants. Generally these increases only last for one day only.

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US Airways Chairman’s Preferred Elites: Hurry to use your upgrade certificates

Greg The Frequent Miler - March 13, 2015 18

Thanks to the last great mileage run in which I and many readers flew 30,000 miles to nowhere, a number of us now have...

Won’t Last Long – ~$450 RT Washington to Beijing in Business Class

Shawn Coomer - Senior Editor - March 17, 2015 1

American Airlines is pricing out business class tickets from Washington DC (IAD) to Beijing, China (PEK) for about $450 roundtrip including all taxes. The prices...

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Beijing bound!

Greg The Frequent Miler - March 19, 2015 46

On Tuesday evening, I plugged in my phone and went to bed early – like, grandpa early. I hadn’t slept well for the past...

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Portal deals: Staples is back, Best Buy 5X, Lowes 6X, and many more…

Greg The Frequent Miler - March 30, 2015 6

Via Frequent Miler’s Portal Alerts, the American Airlines, Alaska, and Southwest mileage portals are offering enhanced bonuses for a number of merchants. It’s worth...

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A great combination: American Airlines status plus Citi Prestige

Greg The Frequent Miler - March 31, 2015 24

Last week, as the clock ticked down towards the last chance to use US Airways Chairman Preferred upgrade certificates, I finally found a reasonably...

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