American AAdvantage: bank transfer partners and ratios
American AAdvantage is an airline loyalty program. American AAdvantage is part of oneworld.
Citi ThankYou Points transfers to American AAdvantage at 1:1.
By our valuation, American AAdvantage is worth about 1.40¢ per point. Buying points from American AAdvantage costs about 2.26¢ per point.
The American AAdvantage award chart is zone-based, priced per one-way trip. On this chart, economy awards start at 7,500 points, within North America.
Lounge network tied to American AAdvantage: Admirals Club.
Transfers from bank programs
| Bank program | Ratio | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | — |
Award chart (sample)
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| from the Caribbean & Central America to South America | Economy | 17,500 |
| from the Caribbean & Central America to South America | Business | 30,000 |
| from North America to the Caribbean & Central America | Economy | 12,500 |
| from North America to the Caribbean & Central America | Business | 25,000 |
| from North America to Europe | Economy | 30,000 |
| from North America to Europe | Business | 57,500 |