Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice on maximizing American Airlines AAdvantage miles for premium cabin awards. I've accumulated around 200,000 AAdvantage miles and I'm hoping to use them for a business or first-class trip to Asia next year. I'm flexible with dates but would prefer traveling between March and May 2024.
I've been checking award availability on AA's website and using partners like JAL and Cathay Pacific, but I haven't found anything that fits my schedule yet. Does anyone have tips on how to snag those elusive premium cabin seats? Are there specific routes or times that tend to have more availability?
Also, if anyone has experience with using AA miles on partner airlines, I'd love to hear about your booking strategy and whether it's better to book directly through AA or via a partner. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, especially from those who've booked similar trips. Looking forward to your insights!
I've been checking award availability on AA's website and using partners like JAL and Cathay Pacific, but I haven't found anything that fits my schedule yet. Does anyone have tips on how to snag those elusive premium cabin seats? Are there specific routes or times that tend to have more availability?
Also, if anyone has experience with using AA miles on partner airlines, I'd love to hear about your booking strategy and whether it's better to book directly through AA or via a partner. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, especially from those who've booked similar trips. Looking forward to your insights!