Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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No, you can’t transfer Amex points to American Airlines. However, you can use points to book American Airlines flights through American Express Travel® and pay with points, cash, or a combination of both.
How to Book American Airlines Flights with Amex Points
- Log in to your account and visit the Membership Rewards® page.
- From the top menu, click “Earn and Redeem” and select “Redeem for Travel.”
- Choose “Flights” in the booking tool, then enter your travel dates and destinations.
- Filter your search results to include only American Airlines flights.
- Choose a American Airlines flight and use your Amex points toward the airfare.
Amex Cards with Points Redeemable for Airfare
- American Express Platinum Card®
- American Express® Business Gold Card
- American Express® Gold Card
- American Express® Green Card
- Business Green Rewards Card from American Express
- The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
To learn more, check out our editors' reviews of the best Amex credit cards and the best credit cards for airline miles.
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