American AAdvantage

Pros: Good program if you plan ahead and have time flexibility
Cons: Must know which airline will have a cobranded flight on certificate redemption

(Minor update 11/11/02)

Since I've only used the program for domestic flights and flights to/from Canada, I can't comment on long international flights. However, I've had some problems with the program....

Flights on many airlines...

Pros: It's Free And Your Flyer Miles Can be Racked Up Fast
Cons: You Will Suffer A Fierce Hell Ride

American airlines has to be the worst out there! I would not recommend this to anyone. If you are into suffering and torture, then by all means go ahead, go for a ride. I have flown with American airlines on a number of occasions. Every time I fly with...

Pros: Lots of Ways to Get Miles, American flys EVERYWHERE
Cons: Sometimes hard to get flights you want

When I immigrated here from Canada back in 96 Delta was the main carrier from my City in Alberta and so thanks to earning 8,000 miles in one swoop I initially signed up for Delta Skymiles. In 3 years thanks to a combination of a few flights and many...

Pros: Lots of mile earning opportunities, great range of awards, Gold/Platinum challenges
Cons: On-line Customer Service is slow to respond

Aadvantage was the first frequent flyer program, and in many ways, it is still far ahead of the competition. I've been a member for almost 2 years, and in that time, I earned 4 free flights, 8 upgrades, and still have over 50,000 ready-to-use miles in my...

Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing

If you are a member of AAdvantage (or Mileage Plus), sign up for the Dining Program (800.479.5981). It is completely free.

When you call the number, a rep will take the number of one of your credit cards. Whenever you use this card at...

Pros: free flights?
Cons: poor treatment

OK, I admit it, I love to travel for free. That is what I have told myself countless times as I charge away on my AAdvantage Visa. I have to admit though that I find it interesting how the Airlines not only know you are on a frequent flyer ticket...

Pros: Mileage accrues quickly, customer service always helpful, partners with many airlines
Cons: Miles can take time to post to account

I have been flying a number of years now, especially since my entire family is spread out across the nation. Over time, I feel I have been through just about every possible calamity that can befall the average traveler on an airline, and having flown a...

Pros: Free airline tickets to attractive destinations are the ultimate great value.
Cons: You need to plan in advance if you want the flexibility of choosing your dates and flights.

Everyone can relate to the frustration that last-minute travelers experience when they call with visions of exotic locales dancing in their heads, only to have their hopes dashed when they are told they cannot use their miles for a flight on a day or...

Pros: Great frequent flyer program, good service, good attitude
Cons: Plan ahead; an average but not spectacular price

Among the major, "big," US airline companies, no one does it better than American. Their staff--barring the occasional bad day, etc.--is the best trained and has the best problem-solving attitude.

Over the past 5-6 years, I have...

Pros: advantage Awards on Flights, Rental Cars & Hotels
Cons: Patients is a virtue, but its worth it for a free ticket

American Airlines flies to more than 260 destinations in the U.S. and abroad, and the relationships they have with other distinguished airlines can extend the flying adventure to every corner of the globe (in addition to providing more ways to earn...

Pros: Very easy to redeem points
Cons: none

American Airlines is my favorite airline - and I must admit that it has the only frequent flier program that doesn't drive me nuts.

My pet peeve about frequent flier programs is that they have WAY too many clauses built into them, I personally...

Pros: 10000 miles with no flying + other perks
Cons: Need to have an AA account first.

If you open a TD Waterhouse account or if you are already an existing customer, you can get 10,000 miles on American Airlines. And it's actually pretty easy and with no hassle. First of all you need to have an account with American Airlines frequent...

Pros: All of the above.
Cons: None.

I've been using AAdvantage for at least ten years.
I'm a satisfied client because of the following:
1.All representatives of AAdvantage have been very professional and
helpful in taking care of my needs and...

Pros: Many benefits, easy qualification, good service
Cons: Can't use upgrades on partner airlines

I've been a member of the AAdvantage program since 1987, and I have a few tips to share.

If you're just getting started flying, or if you're considering switching programs, AAdvantage is a great choice. American flies just about everywhere in...

Pros: miles galore
Cons: annual fee

Man, since I signed up for the AAdvantage Master Card, I have amassed enough miles to get my first free ticket, even though I've hardly flown at all. It's easy -- my husband and I just charge every single thing we buy all month, and then pay off the...