American Airlines introduces cash‑plus‑miles payment option for AAdvantage members

Based on · First reported 4 Oct 2026

American Airlines is adding a new payment feature to its AAdvantage loyalty program that lets passengers combine cash and miles when buying a flight ticket, and the rollout will begin over the next few weeks.
Eligible AAdvantage members can access the option on the airline’s website and mobile app, first selecting a paid flight and then using a slider during reservation to decide how much of the fare to cover with miles, with the balance paid in cash; the system also supports the use of small mile balances.

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