What are the latest American Airlines credit card promotions?

50,000 American Airlines miles are worth $645, on average, which is the equivalent of at least one round-trip flight between New York and Los Angeles on American Airlines. AA miles are worth about 1.34 cents per mile, slightly less than average for a major airline.

That said, the value of 50,000 American Airlines miles could be significantly more or less than $645, depending on how you redeem them and when you fly.… read full answer

How Far 50,000 American Airlines Miles Could Take You

The upper end of these price ranges are examples of using American Airlines miles to book a first class seat with a flexible cancellation policy. The lower end of each range represents an economy seat, with little flexibility, booked outside of the peak season for travel.

To get a great deal on American Airlines miles redemption, you should check out the AA flight award chart and then browse through offers on the AAdvantage rewards redemption portal. Since each American Airlines mile is valued at around 1.34 cents, on average, you’ll want to look for deals where your miles are worth at least that amount.

An AAdvantage card is worth it for people who fly with American Airlines frequently because AAdvantage cards award generous amounts of miles that can be used for future flights. AAdvantage credit cards also give supplemental perks such as free checked bags or in-flight food and beverage discounts.

Why an AAdvantage Card Is Worth It… read full answer

• Rewards. AAdvantage cards offer American Airlines miles for making purchases, and many have generous initial bonuses.
• Supplemental perks. Exact benefits differ from card to card, but they include things such as free checked bags, in-flight food and beverage discounts, preferred boarding and airport lounge access.
• Affordable options. Very frequent travelers should more than break even with any AAdvantage credit card. But more casual travelers can get the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card, which has a $0 annual fee.
• Wide acceptance. All AAdvantage credit cards are on the Mastercard network, which is accepted worldwide.

While AAdvantage cards are worth it in general, the most worthwhile card will differ from person to person. You can check out WalletHub's comparison of the best American Airlines credit cards to learn more.

Yes, American Airlines credit card miles do expire, after 24 months of inactivity. More specifically, the AAdvantage loyalty program rules state that miles expire when a member does not “earn or redeem miles on American or with an AAdvantage partner at least once every 24 months.” All American Airlines credit cards, whether issued by Citi or Barclays, reward the cardholder with AAdvantage miles.… read full answer

So, to stop your American Airlines credit card miles from expiring, all you have to do is use your credit card to earn miles or redeem any miles you’ve already accrued. Or, you can book a flight with American Airlines (or another OneWorld Alliance airline) – with or without your credit card, as long as you fill in your AAdvantage membership number. As long as your loyalty account stays active in at least one of these ways every 24 months, your miles will last forever.

How to Reactivate Expired American Airlines Credit Card Miles

If your American Airlines credit card miles expire, all is not lost. You can reactivate up to 500,000 miles through your online AA account or by calling American Airlines at (800) 733-2654, for a fee. AA does not disclose the prices on their website and they differ depending on the number of miles.