American AAdvantage Makes Changes And They Aren't Bad!

January 9, 2024 at 10:02 EDT By Spencer Howard

Whenever I hear that a program is making changes or "enhancements", I immediately brace for negative changes.

Well, American surprised me. They've announced several changes and they're not making it harder to earn elite status or increasing award rates.

How civilized!

Some changes that are coming for AAdvantage members that caught my eye:

  • Free same-day standby for all members starting March 1, 2024
  • Upgrade flights on select partners with American miles
  • Buy Flagship Lounge access at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Miami (MIA) for $159
  • Redeem miles for Flagship First Dining at DFW and MIA for Platinum Pro members and above (TBD on miles required)
  • Pay $99 to get a travel credit when canceling basic economy tickets
  • Only members can hold cash tickets for 24 hours for flights 7+ days from departure

Direct link to AA's program updates

We'll see how things unfold this year and if they announce any further changes, but I'll give American credit for actually making improvements!

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