Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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You can request missing American Airlines miles within 12 months of your flight date if they haven't posted to your AAdvantage account. For miles missing from non-airline partners, you'll need to reach out to the partner directly. After requesting your missing miles, it may take up to 10 days for miles from American Airlines flights to be credited to your account, and up to 30 days for miles from partner airline flights.
How to Claim Missing Miles on American Airlines
- Wait at least 3 days after your flight to allow time for miles to post automatically.
- Visit the American Airlines Request Flight Miles page to start your claim.
- Enter your AAdvantage number and the 13-digit ticket number from your flight. You can find the ticket number on your confirmation email, boarding pass, receipt, or credit card statement.
- Click "Continue" to submit your request for missing miles.
If you cannot find your ticket number or have trouble with the online form, you can call AAdvantage customer service at 800-433-7300 for assistance.
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How many miles do I need for a free flight on American Airlines?
You need 7,500 to 35,000 AAdvantage miles for a free flight on American Airlines. The number of miles you need depends on the distance, which airport you fly into, and the dates of your trip. You can redeem 7,500 AAdvantage miles for a free one way domestic award flight at the standard award price.
How Many Miles You Need For a Free Flight on American Airlines
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How can I check when my American Airlines miles expire?
The best way to check your American Airlines miles expiration date is online, by signing in to your AAdvantage account. Once signed in, navigate by clicking on your name to access the "Account" section. There, you can find the total miles you have but also find details about the earliest possible expiration date for those miles.
The expiration policy for American Airlines AAdvantage miles is based on account activity. Instead of having a fixed expiration date,...
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow long does it take for the frequent flyer miles to show up on my account?
Frequent flyer miles appear in your account 1 to 7 days after your flight, on average, depending on the airline rewards program. For miles earned from partner airlines, it usually takes more time, typically between 7 and 30 days.
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