AAdvantage
AAdvantage is American Airlines' loyalty program — one of the world's largest and oldest — and a member of the oneworld alliance. It's widely used by Brazilians to book international flights on oneworld partners, and it has a direct link with GOL in Brazil.
How to accumulate, transfer and redeem well on AAdvantage — step by step, tiers, partners and FAQ.
How it works
As a oneworld member, AAdvantage lets you earn and redeem across dozens of airlines. In Brazil, the main earning route is the co-branded Santander AAdvantage card, plus the shopping portal, hotels and buying miles. Miles expire after 24 months of inactivity — any earning or redemption renews the deadline.
How to accumulate
- Flying American and oneworld partners (and GOL).
- With the Santander AAdvantage card, the co-branded route available in Brazil.
- At the AAdvantage eShopping portal and hotel/car-rental partners.
- Buying miles on promotion (assess it with the Miles Purchase Simulator).
How to redeem
- Flights on American and oneworld partners (British Airways, Iberia, Qatar, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Finnair and others).
- Flights on direct partners like Alaska, JetBlue and Etihad.
- Cabin upgrades and premium fares.
- Availability and mileage cost vary by route and airline — check the official site.
Partner airlines
Partnerships vary between earning and redeeming and change often. These are the main ones confirmed in current sources — see the full list and conditions on the program's official site.
Transfers from
Tiers
Promotions for this program
Frequently asked questions
Which alliance is AAdvantage part of?
oneworld, alongside British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Finnair, among others. It also has direct partnerships with airlines like Alaska, JetBlue and Etihad.
Do American miles expire?
Yes, after 24 months with no account activity. Any earning or redemption renews the deadline for all miles.
How do I earn AAdvantage miles in Brazil?
The direct route is the co-branded Santander AAdvantage card. You can also earn by flying American/oneworld/GOL, via the shopping portal and by buying miles on promotion.
Can I transfer Livelo or Esfera to AAdvantage?
Generally there's no direct transfer from Brazilian coalitions to AAdvantage; the route in Brazil is the Santander AAdvantage card. Always check current conditions on the official site.
Information gathered from official and public sources in 2026-07. Rules change often — always confirm on the program's official site.