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Written by: RJ
American Airlines has announced program updates for 2024:
Exclusive AAdvantage member benefits
In the coming months, you’ll enjoy more flexibility when flying on American as an AAdvantage member.
Basic Economy cancellation
Later in January 2024, you’ll be able to cancel non-refundable Basic Economy fare tickets on aa.com and receive a partial Trip Credit for a fee if:
- Your trip is domestic
- Travel hasn’t started yet
- You booked directly through American (aa.com, the app or American Airlines Reservations)
Basic Economy tickets booked through a third party cannot be canceled for Trip Credit.
Same-day standby
For travel on or after March 1, 2024, only AAdvantage members* can stand by for an earlier flight. To request same-day standby, find your trip on aa.com or in the app starting 24 hours before your flight departure.
Keep in mind your new flight must:
- Depart on the same day, from and to the same airports, as your original flight
- Have the same number of stops, in the same airports, as your original flight
- Be operated by American Airlines or American Eagle carriers
*Same-day standby will continue to be available to oneworld status members, active U.S. military and Main Cabin Select customers.
Other benefits
Later in 2024, more travel benefits become exclusive to AAdvantage members, including:
- Extended Trip Credit: You’ll have 6 more months to use Trip Credit than non-members when canceling travel online.
- Admirals Club One-Day Passes: Only AAdvantage members can buy One-Day Passes.
- Flagship Lounge Single Visit Passes: Buy a pass to enjoy our premium lounge.
- 24-hour trip hold: Only members will be able to put flights on hold free of charge for up to 24 hours.
As an AAdvantage member, you’ll also continue to enjoy benefits like boarding earlier with Group 6, exclusive access to American Airlines Vacations packages and more.
New upgrade benefits
Coming soon, you can:
- Earn miles on upgrades: Earn miles when you pay with cash to upgrade to a premium cabin.
- Upgrade with our partners: You’ll be able to redeem miles for upgrades with select airline partners in 2024.
- Manage systemwide upgrades: Request systemwide upgrades online.
New ways to redeem and get rewarded
New Loyalty Point Reward choices
Starting with the new qualification year on March 1, 2024, you can choose Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage® status as your reward choice. Loyalty Points become available at select Loyalty Point Reward levels:
- 15,000 level: Choose 1,000 Loyalty Points
- 175,000 level: Choose 5,000 Loyalty Points
- 250,000 level: Choose 15,000 Loyalty Points per reward choice (2 available)
New Enhance with Miles opportunity
Coming soon: Dine in luxury at the airport when you redeem miles for Flagship First Dining passes, available once you reach AAdvantage Platinum Pro status.
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