2025 AAdvantage Program Updates
Dec 12, 2024 | 9:55 am
#16
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: CMH, sometimes AVP, formerly down the Shore
Programs: UA 1K/3MM, AA EXP/3MM, DL MM, former fan of TWA
Posts: 1,922
As someone who earns a lot by flying business fares on JL, I am always watching these announcements to see if partner earnings are devalued. So far, the website is still showing the same earnings moving forward. I am hoping that the earnings charts will remain the same for next year as well.
Dec 12, 2024 | 10:11 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Airport Lounges (Usually in ORD and LHR)
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, AY Gold, QR Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,710
I'm in the same boa, although a lot more of my TATLs are on BA, which prevent me from using them (not wasting on PE) - I find their Y seats keep my backside a bit more cooler/comfortable during the flight. I still find myself limiting which flights I'll request them on to at least 8 hour flight time (9 hour block time).
Dec 12, 2024 | 10:59 am
#19
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EXP, WN A-List, Hilton Diamond, RIP Kimpton
Posts: 888
If I hadn't cleared at least one flight on my last trip, I was thinking about choosing something other than SWUs for my 250k rewards that have been sitting unclaimed in my account for a few months now.
Last edited by mctrees02; Dec 12, 2024 at 11:14 am
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:10 am
#20
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP, UA Plat, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 6,235
As someone who earns a lot by flying business fares on JL, I am always watching these announcements to see if partner earnings are devalued. So far, the website is still showing the same earnings moving forward. I am hoping that the earnings charts will remain the same for next year as well.
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:17 am
#21
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SFO/STS
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 458
I found myself giving them away so much that I switched to the miles option as soon as it was possible. I have a couple of longer trips coming up and still don't know that they are worth risking the usability. If I flew long haul more often, it might be a different equation.
BTW, I like the three bags with EXP. Moved my daughter cross county on a single PNR...9 large suitcases!
BTW, I like the three bags with EXP. Moved my daughter cross county on a single PNR...9 large suitcases!
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:21 am
#22
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EXP, WN A-List, Hilton Diamond, RIP Kimpton
Posts: 888
I suspect they aren't moving the tiers because the vast majority of people racking up a ton of LPs are not frequent fliers (5 or fewer RT's per year) so their status level has minimal impact on AA's flight ops/cust service resources. Additionally, I would venture to guess they are also more likely to redeem their LPs at inflated valuations compared to somebody who flies dozens of flights per year.
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:24 am
#23
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: I 35 south bound, finally stopped
Programs: LT PPro/Emerald 4mm, *A GLD, Delta Silver, burned out medical provider, executing our estate plan
Posts: 1,773
4.1 million here. Very interested to see if I get PP since 40%ish were CC. I have been booking UA and DL but this might make me come back. Just FYI there wasnt a 4 mm when I hit the badge button.
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:46 am
#24
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 894
Someone please remind me how the MM program works now - I can't find the details on AA.com.
Is it 1 LP = 1 MM? It used to only be BIS miles for a period of several years prior to LP's, right?
Is it 1 LP = 1 MM? It used to only be BIS miles for a period of several years prior to LP's, right?
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:55 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1
New AA Policies!
Thrilled after all of these years of the new AAdvantage policies - I just cleared 6M lifetime miles and hated the fact that you only got Platinum Lifetime -- this is a huge benefit change --
Enjoy higher status with select Million Miler levels. To reward the loyalty of our most frequent fliers, were adding new lifetime status levels starting March 1, 2025:
*For the life of the AAdvantage Platinum Pro or AAdvantage Executive Platinum programs.
Enjoy higher status with select Million Miler levels. To reward the loyalty of our most frequent fliers, were adding new lifetime status levels starting March 1, 2025:
- Fly 4 million miles for lifetime* AAdvantage Platinum Pro status
- Fly 5 million miles for lifetime* AAdvantage Executive Platinum status
*For the life of the AAdvantage Platinum Pro or AAdvantage Executive Platinum programs.
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:56 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Airport Lounges (Usually in ORD and LHR)
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, AY Gold, QR Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,710
It's based on BIS miles for spend based flights, otherwise a percentage of distance flown on non spend based partner flights. LPs don't count towards it
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:56 am
#27
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 17
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:56 am
#28
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Programs: AA LT EXP, Marriott LT Titanium Elite, DL PLat
Posts: 3,404
LP's, while they count for certain levels, Lifetime status is only attainable via BIS.
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:56 am
#29
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AUS, LAX
Programs: AA EXP - 2.4 MM, Admirals Club, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Avis Presidents, National Exec
Posts: 1,655
MM is based on actual miles flown, no bonuses. However, some years ago (~8 years), it used to be miles earned including bonus miles and credit spend. Sadly, back then I didn't use a credit card.
Dec 12, 2024 | 11:57 am
#30
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AUS, LAX
Programs: AA EXP - 2.4 MM, Admirals Club, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Avis Presidents, National Exec
Posts: 1,655
I wish the new lifetime tiers were 3M and 4M, with it being BIS (butt-in-seat) miles, I'm only netting just over 100k per year, and I hope to retire at some point in my life. I'd love lifetime emerald for intl lounge access when I'm retired.