How to use your AAdvantage Miles Once you've planned where and when you want to travel, please contact us directly at American Airlines Reservations. When you're planning your trip, remember that: You can give your travel award to someone else, though once an award ticket is issued it can't be transferred to another name. Once issued your award ticket will be valid for one year, though if you change it you may incur additional cost. Award travel may not be available on all flights and is subject to availability at the time of booking. Further restrictions may apply. Click for full information on how to redeem your AAdvantage miles. You will be re-directed to AA.com U.S. To return to AA.com China use the back button on your browser.