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Points and miles

1 story Updated October 6, 2026

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American Adds a Cash-and-Miles Slider

AAdvantage members can now split fares between cash and miles, but only on American's own website, app and AA Vacations. Advisors should know where that leaves agency tickets.

Mira Okonkwo · Oct 6, 2026 · 2 min

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