Overview
- The new AAdvantage Pass costs $5,000 and includes instant AAdvantage Gold status, 100,000 bonus miles, and 15,000 Loyalty Points.
- American is positioning the pass as a giftable product for the holiday season, according to details shared with reporters.
- Analysts note recent mile sale prices under about 1.9 cents each and valuations near $1,300–$1,550 for 100,000 miles, underscoring skepticism about the package’s price.
- The included 15,000 Loyalty Points are described as an insufficient head start compared with the roughly 40,000 points often cited as a more meaningful benchmark toward higher tiers.
- Coverage says the offer was disclosed to media ahead of a website launch expected shortly, with commentators predicting limited demand and suggesting the airline may adjust the offer based on uptake.