Originally Posted by
Antarius
Interesting. I've largely looked at this program as a "oh nice, i get some miles incidentally", vs actually following what is eligible. Will have to take a peek and see how I actually am doing.
Definitely worth an audit. Save your receipts and you might find a couple of missing dines you can submit for retroactive credit.
Like you, I don't go out of my way to eat at AAdvantage Dining restaurants but when I'm out of town someplace where I don't have a local favorite, I'm willing to take a flyer on a new place off of the AAdvantage Dining list and enjoy a few extra miles for something I have to do anyway. Found a very good Indian restaurant near the ALB airport this way. PHF is one of my most common business travel destinations and there's a restaurant there that is both good and has consistently participated in Rewards Network: Schlesinger's Steakhouse.