Maximizing
AAdvantage Miles for Travel
Travel during "off-peak" times. The major airport
"hubs" tend to get more crowded during the "peak"
traveling times (early morning, late afternoon). Try to travel
during off-peak times (mid-morning through early afternoon
or in the evening) from Monday through Thursday.
Whether
you book online at AA.com or another travel site, use a travel
agent or redeem your AAdvantage frequent flier miles, it is
imperative to book as far in advance as possible to get the
best deals on flights, hotels and rental cars to the destination
you desire. During the summer months, popular flights sell
out early.
AAnytime
Awards - Available "anytime, anyplace, anywhere"
there is a vacant seat, carry no restrictions, such as limited
seat availability or travel embargo dates. They are the equivalent
of full-fare airline tickets. AAnytime Awards can be redeemed
by calling 1-800-882-8880.
MilesAAver
Awards - These awards provide you with an economical alternative,
if you can make your reservation in advance, but are subject
to special limitations on seating availability and to certain
travel embargo dates. MilesAAver Awards can be redeemed by
calling 1-800-882-8880.
American
recently eliminated the $100 fee for changes to date and/or
time on MilesAAver award tickets
Customers
can stand by at the airport for an earlier or later flight
on the same day they are ticketed to travel, at no additional
charge
Because
American manages its seat inventory based on ever-changing
customer demand, MileSAAver award seats for a specific flight
may become available at any time up until departure. So, if
you're trying to book MileSAAver award seats on a popular
flight or at a peak time, you may want to check AA.com
frequently.
(source:
American
Airlines)(...BACK)
