Originally Posted by
TWA884
AAdvantage Miles are not the same as Loyalty Points; miles are what is used to redeem for award flights and upgrades, Loyalty Points are for achieving elite status. Bonus miles do not necessarily accrue Loyalty Points. While you earn 3-5 miles per dollar spent in the AAdvantage Dining program, each dollar spent in the program generally accrues only one Loyalty Point.
That is not correct, unless there was a recent change. Typically they earn the 3-5 loyalty points (and 20/30 percent bonus.)