Discounted Admirals Club Lounge Access

If you regularly fly with American Airlines, Admirals Club lounges provide a welcome sanctuary away from the hustle & bustle of crowded airports. Entry to the Admirals Club doesn’t come cheap though, with American Airlines charging $500 per year for membership. But if you’re a U.S. resident, did you know that you can gain unlimited … Continued

The End of Cheap US Status Runs

The United States has traditionally been a popular destination for frequent flyers looking for an inexpensive path to Qantas status. Two classes of service are offered on most American Airlines domestic flights, where the premium cabin is marketed as “First class” rather than the usual “Business class”. Domestic First class tickets on American are typically inexpensive, and … Continued

Airline Status: Qantas vs American Airlines

The American Airlines AAdvantage program is a popular oneworld alternative to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. AAdvantage status comes with perks such as system-wide upgrades, and AAdvantage miles are considered by many to be more valuable than Qantas points. Having recently moved to the USA, one Qantas Platinum member is currently weighing up the pros … Continued

Experiences with American’s Sydney Flights

American Airlines recently began daily flights between Sydney and Los Angeles. With four other airlines flying the route, including American’s partner Qantas, how does the new service stack up? Numerous members have already tried out the new flight. The answer seems to depend on the class of travel you’re flying. American Airlines uses new Boeing … Continued

Major American AAdvantage Devaluation Coming

American Airlines has announced a major devaluation of its popular AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Among other things, Australian travellers will be most affected by the increased rates for redeeming miles on flights. But the changes go further. American is changing the way members can qualify for elite status, as well as removing some benefits from … Continued