American Airlines Economy awards.
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About American Airlines Economy.
American Airlines Main Cabin offers personal entertainment, complimentary snacks and soft drinks, and Wi-Fi on most flights. Use AAdvantage miles for economy awards starting as low as 7,500 miles.
Aircraft with Economy.
Aircraft American Airlines uses to fly Economy on long-haul routes.
Boeing 777-300ER
Flagship with Flagship First suites
Boeing 787-9
Dreamliner long-haul workhorse
Airbus A321XLR
New narrow-body transatlantic
Best Economy sweet spots.
These routes give you the most miles back per AAdvantage Miles when booking Economy.
Domestic US
Web Special pricing available
US to Caribbean
Short-haul international value
US to Europe
Standard transatlantic economy
Frequently asked questions.
How few miles for AA economy?
AA economy awards start as low as 7,500 miles one-way for domestic Web Specials. Standard domestic economy ranges from 12,500-25,000 miles depending on demand.
Does AA have off-peak economy awards?
AA doesn't use a fixed off-peak calendar anymore. Instead, they offer Web Specials which are reduced-price awards available on select dates and routes.
Can I upgrade from economy with miles?
Yes, AA offers mileage upgrades from Main Cabin to business class on select flights. Upgrade availability varies and can be requested at booking or later.
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