You Can Now Upgrade American Airlines Flights with Qantas Points
Qantas has launched a new Partner Airline Upgrades program, which lets you request an upgrade with Qantas Points on almost any American Airlines flight.
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As a key member of Oneworld and a partner of Qantas, American Airlines provides fantastic earning and redemption opportunities for frequent flyers in Australia. Whether using Qantas Frequent Flyer points on American Airlines or redeeming AAdvantage miles on Oneworld flights, there are plenty of ways to maximise your travel experience. Explore guides and insights about American Airlines and AAdvantage below.
Checked Bag Fees Cost US Airlines Millions
Although checked bag fees generate extra income for US airlines, this short-sighted policy could be costing them far more than they earn.
2 May 2025
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Access American Airlines Lounges on Arrival with Qantas Status
Your Qantas Gold or Platinum status - or any other non-American Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status - can get you access to American Airlines Lounges on arrival at your destination.
25 Apr 2024
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American Airlines Instant Status Pass Guide
The American Airlines Instant Status Pass is your shortcut to Oneworld status! Get elite AAdvantage status for four months, and extend it by completing a challenge.
19 Dec 2023
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What to Expect on AA72 from Sydney to Los Angeles
Leaving every morning, American Airlines flight AA72 takes 14 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 12,051km from Sydney to Los Angeles.
28 Nov 2023
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Great American Airlines Premium Availability from Australia & NZ
American Airlines currently has lots of Premium Economy reward seats available from both Sydney and Auckland to the USA.
18 Sep 2023
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How to Buy & Redeem American AAdvantage Miles
American Airlines runs regular promotions allowing you to save money or earn bonus miles when you buy AAdvantage miles.
26 Nov 2022
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Epic Premium Economy Deal to Hawaii (via LA) for Under $2k
Flights to Hawaii (and the USA, generally) are expensive right now. Economy fares on Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines or even Jetstar are selling for well over $1,000 return, and Business Class fares start from around $3,000 return on Jetstar, whose “Business Class” is more like Premium Economy. A Business Class ticket to Honolulu on Qantas or Hawaiian … Continued
8 Aug 2022
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American Airlines AAdvantage Status Overhaul
Oneworld airline and Qantas partner American Airlines has announced major changes to the way status is earned in its AAdvantage frequent flyer program, taking effect from 2022. Currently, earning American Airlines AAdvantage status requires members to earn Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs), plus a minimum amount of either Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) or Elite Qualifying Segments … Continued
27 Oct 2021
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American Airlines Adds Christchurch, Auckland-Dallas Flights
American Airlines will add two more seasonal routes to New Zealand from next summer. In addition to non-stop Auckland-Dallas/Fort Worth flights, American will fly 3 times per week from Christchurch to Los Angeles. The new Christchurch-Los Angeles route will be the only direct service between New Zealand’s South Island and the United States. In addition, … Continued
29 Oct 2019
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Final Approval for Qantas, American Joint Venture
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially granted final approval for Qantas to commence its Joint Venture with American Airlines. It follows the tentative approval which was given last month for coordination on trans-Pacific flights between the United States and Australia & New Zealand. The final approval paves the way for Qantas to launch new, … Continued
20 Jul 2019
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Qantas, American Airlines Joint Venture Approved
The US government has tentatively approved a joint venture between Qantas and American Airlines on trans-Pacific flights. The Oneworld partners will now be able to work much more closely on flights between Australia, New Zealand and the United States, bringing additional benefits for frequent flyers and opening the possibility of new Qantas routes to North … Continued
4 Jun 2019
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