AAdvantage

American Airlines has introduced a cash-and-miles booking option, letting customers combine AAdvantage miles with cash when paying for flights instead of choosing one or the other. The move aligns the airline with rivals that long offered hybrid redemption, and travel watchers are noting it as a win for loyalty members seeking flexibility on fares where miles alone fall short.

American Airlines will let customers pay using a combination of cash and loyalty points, rather than forcing them to choose one or the other. The change gives travellers more flexibility when redeeming AAdvantage miles, letting them top up ticket costs with cash instead of needing enough points to cover a fare in full.