American Airlines award travel: using Chase points, AAdvantage miles and partner transfers

Chase Ultimate Rewards points cannot be transferred directly to American Airlines. Travelers must move points to OneWorld partners—typically British Airways Executive Club or Iberia Plus—and then book American Airlines award flights through those programs. The guides outline step‑by‑step transfer processes, timing, fees and availability considerations.

American Airlines’ AAdvantage miles can be redeemed for a wide range of rewards, most notably flights on American and its OneWorld partners, as well as upgrades, car rentals and limited hotel bookings. The material explains award charts, dynamic pricing, mileage requirements, fuel surcharge rules and common FAQs such as mileage expiration and transfer limits.