American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights
Summary
American Airlines will soon allow customers to pay for flights using a mix of cash and airline miles. This option will be available for U.S. domestic flights, excluding trips to Alaska and Hawaii, and can be accessed through the airline’s website or app.Key Facts
- American Airlines introduced a new payment option to combine cash and miles for flight bookings.
- The feature applies to U.S. domestic flights, but not flights to or from Alaska and Hawaii.
- Customers will use a slider tool on the checkout page to decide how much cash and miles to use.
- This change will roll out in the next few weeks, with no exact date given.
- Other airlines like Delta and United already offer similar payment options.
- American Airlines also launched a promotion giving customers with status on other airlines temporary status on American’s flights.
- Rising jet fuel prices, caused partly by the war in Iran, have made airline tickets more expensive this year.
- Flight prices for Thanksgiving trips have increased by around 31% compared to last year.
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