Have you taken flight with the American Airlines AAdvantage program yet? In this episode, Bryce is joined by Emily and Matt to unpack the program details—from earning and redeeming miles to status tiers and program quirks.   Earning AAdvantage miles can be tricky, so the crew is breaking down their thoughts on how to maximize the benefits of the program, including partner information to get the most of your miles. They're also sharing favorite sweet spots, clever redemption strategies, and a few laughs along the way (including a debate on how "AAdvantage" is pronounced).   Tune in to learn if American Airlines AAdvantage is for you, and how you can take advantage of this program today!   Figure out where to credit your flights: wheretocredit.com   00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:07 Discussing American Airlines AAdvantage Program 00:19 Fun Banter and Personal Updates 02:21 Deep Dive into AAdvantage Program 07:24 Earning AAdvantage Miles 16:08 Redeeming AAdvantage Miles 24:36 Award Booking Tips and Strategies 28:07 Understanding Hold Policies 29:15 Sweet Spots in the AAdvantage Program 29:18 Qatar Airways QSuites 31:30 Flying to Japan with JAL 33:53 Traveling to Australia and Beyond 35:24 Etihad Airways Redemptions 37:20 Short-Haul Economy Sweet Spots 38:25 Caribbean and Mexico Routes 40:45 Flagship First Transcontinental 45:03 Off-Peak Economy Awards to Europe 46:58 Booking Tips and Avoiding Surcharges 50:36 Family Travel Considerations 53:04 Conclusion and Resources   Links and Resources from this Episode: American Airlines AAdvantage: Everything You Need to Know Which American Airlines Credit Card Is Best? American Airlines AAdvantage Award Charts Take our free points and miles course Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly) My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Let us book your next award flight for you Upgrade your next stay with our Luxury Hotel Program Get free, personalized advice on choosing your next card 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today Join us at an upcoming meet up   Stay Connected: Join our Community: 10xTravel Insiders Follow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblog Watch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravel   Subscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.   Podcast produced by MicMoguls.