American Airlines lets customers mix cash and miles for tickets

· Politics · United States

American Airlines started letting customers book tickets with a combination of cash and miles, joining other carriers that allow mixed-payment bookings.

Why it matters：Flexible loyalty-redemption options are becoming a competitive tool as airlines vie to keep high-value frequent flyers.

Key points

  • American now allows cash-plus-miles bookings
  • It joins other carriers offering mixed payment
  • The move targets frequent flyers

Sources (original reporting)

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