If I book but my employer pays for my ticket, do I still receive the AAdvantage benefits?
If I book a flight on American Airlines, but it is paid for by my employer, do the AAdvantage benefits still apply?
Specifically the priority boarding and no fee for checked baggage at the airport.
Best Answer
The airlines don't care who paid for the ticket, they award frequent flyer miles and apply benefits to the passenger based on the fare purchased.
Your company could have policies against claiming frequent flyer benefits on company paid for tickets, but that is between you and the company.
Some companies have negotiated fares with airlines and some of these discounted fares do not earn miles.
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Can you add AAdvantage number after booking?
If you already have a reservation with American Airlines, we can add the account number for you. In the United States and Canada, contact Business Extra customer service at 800-457-7072 or email business.extra@aa.com, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday.How do I add a reservation to my AAdvantage account?
Go to aa.com and find your new flight. On the payment screen, choose 'Add Flight Credit.' Enter the ticket number from your canceled trip and apply the credit.What is qualifying account activity for American Airlines?
Qualifying activity is defined as redeeming any AAdvantage\xae award or accruing mileage credit on any eligible American, American Eagle\xae or AAdvantage\xae airline participant as well as accruing mileage credit with participating hotels, car rental companies, credit cards, telecommunication providers and other service ...How do I avoid losing my American Airlines miles?
How to prevent your AAdvantage miles from expiringAmerican Airlines Status Guide for 2022 | Do you value airline status?
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YES. The program benefits go to the member. Who pays is not relevant.
If you are Gold or higher, you will get Priority boarding and a complimentary baggage allowance.
Additional information: For many years now, all travelers are treated the same, even US Government, for program participation. The only exceptions now being special group fares that earn fewer or no miles/points.
The programs have made policy changes the make it harder for other entities to claim the travel's benefits, not impossible, just harder. At the same time, they have introduced corporate programs to reward corporate payers such as Business Extra.
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