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American Airlines Executive Platinum Status Challenge Update

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Earlier this month, we announced a lucrative American Airlines Executive Platinum Challenge, which appeared to be targeted to a select group of Linkedin members, however like many I decided to register. Whenever it comes to American Airlines promotions, usually it will let you register even if you aren’t targeted however about a week later, I received…

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American Airlines Launches New Routes from New York’s LaGuardia

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American Airlines will be launching new service from New York’s LaGuardia to four new cities later this year, as they start to refine their schedule post-merger with US Airways. As LaGuardia is slot-restricted, these new routes come with a price, and that means reduced service to Philadelphia. Frequent Business Traveler has all the details on the…

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American Airlines Sends Wrong Plane LA To Hawaii

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As reported by Yahoo News, American Airlines sent the wrong plane from LA to Hawaii, an Airbus A321S instead of the an Airbus A321H. The Airbus A321H, has an “ETOPS” certification, which requires the plane to carry additional equipment. When I first read the title of this article, I thought that they sent the wrong passengers to Hawaii…

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Earn Double American Airlines AAdvantage Miles on Flights to Asia

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American Airlines has launched a new offer, where American AAdvantage members can earn double miles on flights to Asia from now through December 15, 2015. Some cities include Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo.   Offer Details: Airline: American Airlines and Japan Airlines flights Award: Double Miles Bonus code: ASIA4 Dates:  September 9 – December 15, 2015…

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Win 100,000 American AAdvantage Miles and 4 Nights at the W Hotel

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Ever wanted to travel like a Hollywood Star? Here is a cool sweepstakes, the SVNLife Photo Sweepstakes, that is giving away some amazing prizes throughout 2015 and you could be one of the lucky winners. Each month upload your favorite travel photos and videos for a chance to win. You’ll automatically be entered with every vacation photo…

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American Airlines Executive Platinum Status Challenge

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American Airlines has launched a new status challenge program, which includes all three tier levels including Gold, Platinum and Executive Platinum. This challenge can be most lucrative should you choose to go for their highest Executive Platinum tier, which only requires that you earn 25,000 EQP’s. Fast track to elite status We’re offering an exclusive opportunity to…

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Deal Alert: Los Angeles to Chicago for $78 on American Airlines

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We’ve seen a bunch of cheap flights lately from American and today is no exception, as it looks like American Airlines is now some more specials on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago (ORD) starting at $78.10 (including taxes and fees) each-way. You can search for these cheap flights on Orbitz or on the American site, which is available primarily in September,…

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Deal Alert: Los Angeles to Miami for $93 on American Airlines

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We’ve seen a bunch of cheap flights lately from American and today is no exception, as it looks like American Airlines is now some more specials on flights from Los Angeles to Miami (MIA) starting at $93.10 (including taxes and fees) each-way. You can search for these cheap flights on Orbitz or on the American site, which is available primarily in September,…

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Earn 1,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles On Weekend Stays

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When you stay a weekend (min 2 nights stay) at participating hotels from Westin®, Sheraton®, W® and more you can earn 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® miles. Book your stay in exciting destinations from New York to Florida, Dallas and more for stays booked by January 31, 2016. Earn 1,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles On Weekend Stays Terms…

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Last Day: Transfer 20k SPG Points To 30k AAdvantage Miles

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As a reminder, tomorrow is your last chance to make use of this increased 20% bonus of AAdvantage miles when you convert your SPG Starpoints®. This offer was extended from the original August 7, 2015 deadline to tomorrow August 31. Earn more miles toward your next trip with the American Airlines AAdvantage® and Starwood Preferred Guest® programs.…

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Review: American Airlines First Class Breakfast

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As previously posted here, American Airlines refreshed their onboard meals for domestic first class, which went into effect on August 1st. The new menu brings a modern, healthier approach to classic dishes such as lentil chili with polenta cake and shrimp and grits, while introducing new signature dishes and expanding vegetarian options. American stated that they have tweaked…

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Review: American Airlines First Class Meal

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As previously posted here, American Airlines refreshed their onboard meals for domestic first class, which went into effect on August 1st. The new menu brings a modern, healthier approach to classic dishes such as lentil chili with polenta cake and shrimp and grits, while introducing new signature dishes and expanding vegetarian options. American stated that they…

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Hot! $40/One Way To/From Miami & LaGuardia

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Looking to head to/from Miami for a little getaway to/from NYC? Right now you can book one-way seats on American Airlines/US Airways for only $40.10, which makes roundtrip only $80.20! There are plenty of itineraries to choose from upon my first search on Priceline. Hot! $40/One Way To/From Miami & LaGuardia Go to Priceline Search dates…

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American Airlines New Domestic Meals Now In Full Swing

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As a reminder, American Airlines refreshed their onboard meals for domestic first class, which went into effect on August 1st. The new menu brings a modern, healthier approach to classic dishes such as lentil chili with polenta cake and shrimp and grits, while introducing new signature dishes and expanding vegetarian options. American stated that they…

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American Airlines to Launch Los Angeles- Havana, Cuba Service

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American Airlines announced that they would be launching the first charter flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) in Havana later this year with an intended start date of December 12, 2015, which will be operated on one of their Boeing 737 aircraft. Below is the announcement: “American is the premier…

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Deal Alert: $40 American Airlines Flights from LAX, ORD, LGA

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Yesterday, we reported how American Airlines and United were running cheap fares between Miami-Chicago for $36 and we’ve also seen Philadelphia and Las Vegas for $36 each-way. Well, it looks like American Airlines is now some more specials on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago (ORD) and more starting at $40 (including taxes and fees) each-way. You can search for these…

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Deal Alert: More $36 American Airlines Flights from Miami-Chicago

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Yesterday, we reported how American Airlines and United were running cheap fares between Philadelphia and Las Vegas for $36 each-way. Well, it looks like American Airlines is now running this same deal for flights between Miami and Chicago (ORD) starting at $36 (including taxes and fees) each-way. You can search for these cheap flights on Orbitz or on the American…

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Is American Airlines Increasing Executive Platinum Requirements?

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There are some rumblings that American Airlines will be increasing the amount of miles/points needed for American Airlines Executive Platinum status from 100,000 to 120,000 Elite Qualifying Miles/Points in a calendar year according to this Flyertalk posting. For comparison, Delta requires Diamond Medallion members to earn 125,000 MQMs per calendar year, so increasing American Executive Platinum…

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Last Chance To Transfer 20k SPG Points Into 30k AAdvantage Miles

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Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of this offer to transfer 20,000 Starpoints into 30,000 AAdvantage miles. Last Chance To Transfer 20k SPG Points Into 30k AAdvantage Miles As originally posted,  Earn more miles toward your next trip with the American Airlines AAdvantage® and Starwood Preferred Guest® programs. From July 1 through August 7, 2015, convert your Starpoints® to…

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Vintage American Airlines Air Cal Amenity Kits

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As we have posted before, American has a limited time campaign where they are honoring their heritage from more than 9 airlines that now form the world’s largest airline. They are offering premium cabin passengers limited edition amenity kits from the nine airlines that laid the foundation for the new American. Vintage American Airlines Air Cal…

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