American Airlines: What's new for the AAdvantage programme?

В 2016 году American Airlines планирует некоторые изменение в программе лояльности AAdvantage® .Мы развиваемся, чтобы построить программу лояльности для всех участников программы.

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Elite status in 2016
From 1 January, 2016, elite-qualifying points will be removed from our qualifying structure, and elite status will be based solely on Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) or Elite Qualifying Segments (EQSs). The membership year is also changing. Beginning with the 2017 membership year, elite status will be valid through January 31 of the following year.

Travellers will continue to earn 1 EQS per segment and at least 1 EQM per mile for each eligible flight marketed by American. Plus, they'll have the opportunity to earn more EQMs based on the booking class purchased — getting them to elite status faster. EQMs earned on partner airlines will also be calculated differently in 2016.
How EQMs will be calculated on American-marketed flights »
Earning EQMs on partner airlines »

Systemwide upgrades
Starting January 1, 2016, AAdvantage® Executive Platinum members will earn 4 systemwide upgrades upon qualification with the opportunity to earn up to 4 more for a total of 8 per membership year. Previously, Executive Platinum members earned 8 systemwide upgrades upon qualification.
Earning systemwide upgrades »

500-mile upgrades
Because we're increasing the rate at which EQMs are earned, we're adjusting the threshold for earning 500-mile upgrades. Beginning March 1, AAdvantage® Gold and Platinum members will earn 4 500-mile upgrades for every 12,500 EQMs earned during the membership year. Previously, Gold and Platinum members earned 4 500-mile upgrades for every 10,000 EQMs earned during the membership year.

Also, the cost of a 500-mile upgrade will increase to $40 when purchased online and from an American Airlines agent. Previously, 500-mile upgrades were $30 when purchased online and $35 when purchased from an American Airlines agent.

Earning award miles

In the second half of 2016, award miles earned from flying will be calculated differently to reward travellers when they spend more. When travelling on flights marketed by American, travellers will earn miles based on the price paid for their ticket (base fare plus carrier-imposed fees, excluding any government-imposed taxes and fees), multiplied by five (5) for AAdvantage members. Members with elite status will earn award miles at higher rates:


7 miles for AAdvantage® Gold members
8 miles for AAdvantage® Platinum members
11 miles for AAdvantage® Executive Platinum members

How award miles will be calculated »

Earning award miles for travel on flights marketed by partner airlines will be based on a percentage of the flight distance and the fare class purchased. We'll have more information about earning on partner airlines in 2016.

Until the new award mile earning structure takes effect, travellers will continue to earn miles based on the distance flown. In addition, we're extending our 2015 AAdvantage bonus miles promotion that allows travellers to earn more bonus miles when they purchase and fly on a First or Business Class ticket on American and select airlines.
2015 AAdvantage bonus miles promotion »

Award redemption changes

We're adjusting existing award levels for award tickets redeemed on March 22, 2016 and beyond due to changes to market pricing and demand. Award levels on some routes, such as flights to Europe and other international destinations, will increase. Award levels on other routes, like flights to popular destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, will decrease. Plus, travellers will be able to redeem MilesAAver® awards for as low as 7,500 miles one-way (plus any applicable taxes and carrier-imposed fees) for flights 500 miles or less.
More about award level changes on American »
More about award level changes on partner airlines »