American Airlines has rolled out a new AAdvantage “starting at” award chart it has teased about, which is in effect immediately.
American Airlines only lists “starting” prices for awards on its flights, and only the sky is the limit for the number of miles required. These changes don’t yet affect partner awards that surely are on the chopping block next.
You can access American Airlines here.
There is also a significant change for AAdvantage members that have flown with the airline from, i.e. Europe to South America or South America to Asia. All awards that require two long-haul flights are priced separately (the price in miles doubles or triples).
You cannot make voluntary changes to existing awards, but you must cancel and rebook.
American Airlines AAdvantage Award Chart April 5, 2023
American Airlines AAdvantage Award Chart Until April 5, 2023
Conclusion
You shouldn’t be using AAdvantage miles for American Airlines awards when it comes to international long-haul travel. I have burned millions of AAdvantage miles over the years for many memorable trips on partners (remember those around the world business class awards?).
I still find my AA miles to be quite valuable for partners, and I have a couple of otherwise expensive one-ways in South America coming up this month that I burned AAdvantage miles for (GOL flights).
You shouldn’t be swiping airline-related credit card cards for purchases beyond meeting the initial bonus, and people should evaluate their “addiction” to miles and points and “free” travel in general.