Special Rewards For Elite Members

Once again, we have a special offer just for our valuable AAdvantage elite members! As an AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® or AAdvantage Gold® member, you may be eligible to make a selection from a list of rewards developed for our most loyal flyers. These special rewards require no mileage redemption and are in addition to the miles you earn and other elite benefits you receive. It's our way of saying thank you for making American your airline of choice.

Reach a milestone and choose your special reward
If you reach the specified miles/points goal, as outlined below, by the end of 2008, we will send you an email early next year inviting you to choose your special reward.

You must register for this offer prior to June 15, 2008. To register, visit the AAdvantage Bonus Offers page and enter promotion code AADER.

Additionally, be sure you have opted-in to receive your AAdvantage e-Summary^SM so we can alert you when it is time to choose your reward. If you're not already subscribed to e-Summary, please go to the My Account section at AA.com and select the "My Emails and Fare Alerts" tab.

You can choose from a variety of rewards based on the AAdvantage elite status you hold as of December 31, 2008 as well as the elite qualifying miles/points earned as of that date. Systemwide upgrades, Admirals Club® passes, and even the ability to give AAdvantage Gold status to a friend or family member are there for your choosing.

Continue to fly American throughout 2008, and in 2009 enjoy one of these rewards with our compliments.

Special Rewards for Elite-Status Members
Rewards are based on your elite membership as of 12/31/08

AAdvantage Executive Platinum Members	AAdvantage Platinum Members	AAdvantage Gold Members
Earn 125,000 or more elite qualifying miles or points during 2008 and choose one of the following: 2 One-Way Systemwide Upgrades One 1-Year Admirals Club Membership 25,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles Gift of AAdvantage Gold status for a Friend	Earn 75,000 - 99,999 elite qualifying miles or points during 2008 and choose one of the following: 4 500-Mile Upgrades 2 Admirals Club One-Day Passes 15,000 AAdvantage bonus miles Gift of AAdvantage Gold status for a Friend	Earn 40,000 - 49,999 elite qualifying miles or points during 2008 and choose one of the following: 2 500-Mile Upgrades 1 Set of Elite Luggage Tags 1 Admirals Club One-Day Pass 10,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles

And, you can reach AAdvantage elite status even faster this year with our promotion that allows you to earn double elite-status qualifying miles for travel on American Airlines between April 16, 2008 and June 15, 2008. Get Details.

Elite Rewards - Frequently Asked Questions

Terms and Conditions
This offer is open only to AAdvantage members who are AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum, or
AAdvantage Gold members as of December 31, 2008. AAdvantage members who register for this offer are also automatically registered for the Double Elite-Status Qualifying Miles offer. Registration prior to midnight, (CT) June 15, 2008 is required. A valid email address with e-Summary opt-in must be on file with the AAdvantage program by December 31, 2008, in order to be notified and sent instructions on how to select the reward online.

Qualifying miles/points must be posted to the AAdvantage members account by January 10, 2009 to qualify for this offer.

Qualifying miles/points are elite-status qualifying miles and points earned when you purchase eligible fare tickets and fly on American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection®, Alaska Airlines (including Horizon Airlines), British Airways,
Cathay Pacific Airways (includes Dragonair), Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malév Hungarian Airlines, Qantas Airways, Royal Jordanian, and/or American Airlines codeshare flights. View complete details on elite qualification.

Members who have qualified for this offer will receive an email in January 2009 instructing them how to claim their reward online. The instructional email will also designate a six week time frame in which members must make their selection. Request for a reward after this date will not be accepted. Members should select their reward carefully as no changes are allowed once the reward request has been submitted. There are no additional fees for claiming a reward; however taxes and fees relating to award travel are the responsibility of the member. This offer and the associated rewards are neither transferable nor refundable unless otherwise stated. These rewards have no cash value and may not be bartered or sold. A maximum of one bonus may be earned/selected. American Airlines reserves the right to substitute a reward of equal or greater value if any reward is not available for any reason.

Individual Reward Terms and Conditions

One-Way Systemwide Upgrades are confirmed upgrades valid to the next class of service at the time of booking when flying on most Business Class or Economy Class fares on American Airlines marketed and operated flights. Systemwide upgrades are subject to seating limitations and capacity controls. View complete details on one-way Systemwide upgrades.

One Year Admirals Club Membership is valid for a new one year membership or a one year renewal of an existing membership and is non-refundable and not transferable. Refunds will not not be given for a previous membership purchase. View complete details on the Admirals Club at www.aa.com/admiralsclub.

Admirals Club Day Passes grants one person one-time access to the Admirals Club. Guests are not permitted with a Day Pass. Access is subject to space availability. Day Pass is valid for six (6) months from the date of issue (through
October 15, 2009). View complete details regarding the Admirals Club Day Pass.

500-Mile Upgrades may be used on flights of up to 500 miles which are marketed and operated by American Airlines within and between the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Bermuda, and between the U.S. and Central America. 500-mile upgrades are subject to seating limitations and capacity controls and may be requested when you book your reservations. If seating is available, upgrades will be confirmed at 72 hours prior to departure for AAdvantage Platinum members and 24 hours for AAdvantage Gold members. View complete 500-mile upgrade terms and conditions.

AAdvantage Bonus Miles will be posted to the members account approximately six (6) weeks after selection period ends. Bonus miles do not count toward elite-status qualification.

Gift of AAdvantage Gold Status for a Friend allows the member to designate one individual as an AAdvantage Gold status member. This individual must be an AAdvantage member. If not an AAdvantage member, the individual may enroll online at www.aa.com/enroll by January 10, 2009. This membership and associated benefits will be valid from March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. The gifting of AAdvantage Gold Status may not be bartered or sold.

Luggage Tags are personalized with the member's name and elite-status level. A set consists of two individual luggage tags. Luggage tags may only be selected by members residing in the U.S. or Canada.

Complete Terms and Conditions of the AAdvantage Program

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