American Airlines AAdvantage & Oneworld Alliance

Navigate American Airlines AAdvantage program and Oneworld alliance benefits with confidence. Learn about earning miles, elite status, and partner airline benefits.

Understanding AAdvantage & Oneworld

American Airlines AAdvantage is one of the world's largest frequent flyer programs, offering miles, elite status, and award travel. As a founding member of Oneworld alliance, AAdvantage members enjoy benefits across 13 partner airlines worldwide.

The Oneworld alliance provides access to over 1,000 destinations in 170+ countries, with shared lounges, priority services, and seamless connections between member airlines.

Alliance Benefits & Partners

Oneworld Alliance

Global airline partnership network

Benefits: 13 member airlines, Global route network, Shared lounges

Partners: British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Japan Airlines

AAdvantage Program

American Airlines frequent flyer program

Benefits: Earn miles on flights, Elite status benefits, Award travel

Partners: Hotels, Car rentals, Credit cards, Shopping

Elite Status

Tiered benefits for frequent flyers

Benefits: Priority boarding, Free checked bags, Upgrades

Partners: Gold, Platinum, Executive Platinum

How It Works

Join AAdvantage

Earn Miles

Fly American Airlines and Oneworld partners

Achieve Elite Status

Earn elite status through qualifying flights

Enjoy Benefits

Access lounges, upgrades, and priority services

Oneworld Alliance Partners

Airline	Hub	Region	Benefits
American Airlines	Dallas, Miami, Chicago	North America	Full AAdvantage benefits
British Airways	London	Europe	Earn/burn AAdvantage miles
Cathay Pacific	Hong Kong	Asia	Earn/burn AAdvantage miles
Qantas	Sydney	Australia	Earn/burn AAdvantage miles

Pro Tips

Fly Oneworld partners to earn AAdvantage miles.

Use AAdvantage credit cards for bonus miles.

Book directly with American Airlines for full benefits.

Take advantage of elite status benefits on all Oneworld flights.

Consider AAdvantage Business program for corporate travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I earn AAdvantage miles on Oneworld flights?

Simply provide your AAdvantage number when booking Oneworld partner flights. Miles are credited based on distance flown and fare class.

Can I use AAdvantage miles on Oneworld partners?

Yes, you can redeem AAdvantage miles for award travel on all Oneworld partner airlines, subject to availability and award charts.

Do elite status benefits work on Oneworld partners?

Yes, AAdvantage elite status benefits like priority boarding, lounge access, and free checked bags apply on Oneworld partner flights.

How do I join AAdvantage?

You can join AAdvantage for free online at aa.com, through the American Airlines app, or by calling customer service.