Enjoying worldwide coverage and recognition, American Airlines is efficient at getting customers basically anywhere they need to go. As a member of Oneworld, you can earn AAdvantage points when you fly partner airlines like British Airways and Cathay Pacific. AAdvantage members are also given preference in certain circumstances like when bumping passengers from overbooked flights.
That being said, service at American Airlines flights is subpar for a mid-tier airline with its reputation. The food is more than often disappointing and the main cabin tends to be cramped. Besides, when you purchase flights rather than earn them, they cost 191 percent more than they are actually worth — by far the worst percentage out of all 10 airlines in the study.
People basically fly American Airlines because it’s cheap, services major cities nationally and internationally and gives you a snack and a drink. It’s a step above Spirit but decidedly behind some of its partners, like Cathay Pacific.
Its most basic credit card, the AAdvantage MileUp Mastercard has no annual fee and is the easiest way to earn miles fast. If you’re based near one of the airline’s hubs, it’s definitely worth it.
