Er, because they can? I've seen it say AAdvantage has a better valuation than the airline itself.

But keep on reading FlyerTalk; you will soon learn how some of us have actually earned millions of miles flying, using credit cards for purchases, taking advantage of bonuses, etc.

As American Airlines and US Airways are still operating as distinct airlines, this question is being moved to the appropriate pre-merger airline forum.

Please note the sticky at the top of the consolidated thread which is titled Welcome to the New American Airlines Forum! PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING. With all of the changes about, it is important to know where to post, and reading that thread before posting (as the title suggests ) will help get you in the right place.

~Moderator