100+ Multiple Choice Questions on American Airlines AAdvantage Loyalty Program
Q1. What is the official name of American Airlines’ frequent flyer program?
A. SkyMiles
B. MileagePlus
C. AAdvantage
D. OneWorld Rewards
✅ Answer: C. AAdvantage
Q2. What can AAdvantage members earn through the loyalty program?
A. Only miles
B. Only points for credit card use
C. Miles and Loyalty Points (LPs)
D. Cashback and vouchers
✅ Answer: C. Miles and Loyalty Points (LPs)
Q3. What do AAdvantage miles primarily help with?
A. Booking hotels
B. Redeeming flights, upgrades, and rewards
C. Buying in-flight meals
D. Transferring to other programs
✅ Answer: B. Redeeming flights, upgrades, and rewards
Q4. What determines your elite status in the AAdvantage program?
A. Total number of flights flown
B. Loyalty Points (LPs)
C. Miles redeemed
D. Number of partners used
✅ Answer: B. Loyalty Points (LPs)
Q5. How is one Loyalty Point (LP) earned in the AAdvantage program?
A. For every mile flown
B. 1 LP = 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned
C. For every dollar spent on tickets only
D. 10 LPs per $1 on credit cards
✅ Answer: B. 1 LP = 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned
Q6. The AAdvantage program operates on which elite status year cycle?
A. January to December
B. July to June
C. March 1 to February 28
D. April 1 to March 31
✅ Answer: C. March 1 to February 28
Q7. Once you achieve a new AAdvantage tier, your benefits last until:
A. December 31 of the same year
B. March 31 of the following full year
C. One year from earning date
D. Indefinitely
✅ Answer: B. March 31 of the following full year
Q8. How many base miles are earned per dollar spent on American Airlines-marketed flights?
A. 2 miles
B. 3 miles
C. 5 miles
D. 10 miles
✅ Answer: C. 5 miles
Q9. Taxes and fees are included when calculating miles for AA-marketed tickets.
A. True
B. False
✅ Answer: B. False
Q10. Partner-marketed flights typically earn miles based on:
A. Base fare only
B. Distance flown and booking code
C. Ticket price only
D. Loyalty status
✅ Answer: B. Distance flown and booking code
Q11. What must you include on a partner booking to earn miles and LPs?
A. Ticket receipt number
B. Frequent flyer number of any airline
C. Your American Airlines AAdvantage number
D. Hotel loyalty number
✅ Answer: C. Your American Airlines AAdvantage number
Q12. Booking through which channel ensures LP and mile earning?
A. Any online travel agency (OTA)
B. Directly with AA or preferred agencies
C. Meta-search platforms
D. Discount brokers
✅ Answer: B. Directly with AA or preferred agencies
Q13. Do corporate/AAdvantage Business bookings qualify for LP earnings?
A. No
B. Yes
✅ Answer: B. Yes
Q14. As of 2025, which new airline joined oneworld, allowing AAdvantage members to earn miles?
A. Emirates
B. Oman Air
C. Turkish Airlines
D. Etihad Airways
✅ Answer: B. Oman Air
Q15. When can AAdvantage members start earning miles on Oman Air flights?
A. Immediately
B. From June 30, 2025
C. From January 1, 2026
D. From March 1, 2024
✅ Answer: B. From June 30, 2025
Q16. When will redemptions on Oman Air become available?
A. Mid-2025
B. Later in 2025
C. Early 2026
D. 2024 end
✅ Answer: B. Later in 2025
Q17. At what minimum Loyalty Point level can members unlock Loyalty Point Rewards?
A. 5,000 LP
B. 10,000 LP
C. 15,000 LP
D. 25,000 LP
✅ Answer: C. 15,000 LP
Q18. Which of the following is an example of a Loyalty Point Reward?
A. Free flights only
B. Hyatt perks and Avis elite status
C. Cash bonuses
D. Only in-flight meals
✅ Answer: B. Hyatt perks and Avis elite status
Q19. How many retailers are part of AAdvantage eShopping?
A. 500+
B. 800+
C. 1,200+
D. 2,000+
✅ Answer: C. 1,200+
Q20. Which platform lets users earn miles/LP for online purchases at Macy’s, Sephora, or CVS?
A. SimplyMiles
B. AAdvantage eShopping
C. OneWorld Shop
D. AA Travel Portal
✅ Answer: B. AAdvantage eShopping
Q21. What is the maximum earning rate for AAdvantage Dining (US-only)?
A. 2 miles per $1
B. 3 miles per $1
C. 4 miles per $1
D. 5 miles per $1
✅ Answer: D. 5 miles per $1
Q22. SimplyMiles is linked with which card network?
A. Visa
B. Mastercard
C. American Express
D. Discover
✅ Answer: B. Mastercard
Q23. SimplyMiles provides:
A. Cashback only
B. Targeted offers for AAdvantage members
C. Free meals at restaurants
D. Hotel discounts
✅ Answer: B. Targeted offers for AAdvantage members
Q24. How many miles are typically needed for a one-way Business Class award from the US to Europe?
A. 40,000
B. 57,500
C. 65,000
D. 70,000
✅ Answer: B. 57,500
Q25. Which airlines offer Business Class redemptions between the US and Europe via AAdvantage?
A. Emirates and Lufthansa
B. British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair
C. Etihad and Swiss
D. KLM and Air France
✅ Answer: B. British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair
Q26. How many miles are typically required for Business Class from the US to Doha/Middle East?
A. 60,000
B. 65,000
C. 70,000
D. 80,000
✅ Answer: C. 70,000
Q27. Which airline offers Qsuite service under AAdvantage redemption?
A. Royal Jordanian
B. Qatar Airways
C. Oman Air
D. Finnair
✅ Answer: B. Qatar Airways
Q28. Flights between the US and Amman (Business Class) cost up to:
A. 55,000 miles
B. 60,000 miles
C. 70,000 miles
D. 75,000 miles
✅ Answer: C. 70,000 miles
Q29. After how long do AAdvantage miles expire if there is no account activity?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
✅ Answer: D. 24 months
Q30. Whose miles are exempt from expiration?
A. Members under 18
B. Members under 21 and primary AA cardholders
C. Elite members only
D. Corporate users
✅ Answer: B. Members under 21 and primary AA cardholders
Q31. Which activities can prevent AAdvantage miles from expiring?
A. Only flying
B. Earning or redeeming miles in any form
C. Holding elite status
D. Shopping only
✅ Answer: B. Earning or redeeming miles in any form
Q32. Will you earn LPs when booking through all OTAs (Online Travel Agencies)?
A. Always
B. Sometimes, depending on partner status
C. Never
D. Only on corporate OTAs
✅ Answer: B. Sometimes, depending on partner status
Q33. Which metric exclusively determines elite status in the AAdvantage program?
A. Total miles flown
B. Loyalty Points (LPs)
C. Money spent on credit cards
D. Total number of trips
✅ Answer: B. Loyalty Points (LPs)
Q34. How many elite tiers are offered in the AAdvantage program?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
✅ Answer: C. Four
Q35. What is the first elite status level in AAdvantage?
A. Platinum
B. Gold
C. Executive Platinum
D. Platinum Pro
✅ Answer: B. Gold
Q36. What follows Gold status in the AAdvantage elite hierarchy?
A. Executive Platinum
B. Platinum
C. Bronze
D. Silver
✅ Answer: B. Platinum
Q37. Which elite tier sits between Platinum and Executive Platinum?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Platinum Pro
D. Diamond
✅ Answer: C. Platinum Pro
Q38. What is the highest published elite tier in AAdvantage?
A. Diamond
B. Executive Platinum
C. Ultra Elite
D. Titanium
✅ Answer: B. Executive Platinum
Q39. What additional tier exists beyond Executive Platinum for top flyers?
A. ConciergeKey
B. Signature Elite
C. Platinum Plus
D. Chairman’s Club
✅ Answer: A. ConciergeKey
Q40. What is the minimum LP requirement for AAdvantage Gold?
A. 15,000 LP
B. 30,000 LP
C. 40,000 LP
D. 50,000 LP
✅ Answer: B. 30,000 LP
Q41. How many LPs are required to achieve Platinum status?
A. 60,000 LP
B. 75,000 LP
C. 100,000 LP
D. 125,000 LP
✅ Answer: A. 75,000 LP
Q42. To qualify for Platinum Pro, you need at least:
A. 100,000 LP
B. 125,000 LP
C. 150,000 LP
D. 175,000 LP
✅ Answer: B. 125,000 LP
Q43. Executive Platinum status requires a minimum of:
A. 150,000 LP
B. 175,000 LP
C. 200,000 LP
D. 250,000 LP
✅ Answer: C. 200,000 LP
Q44. Which elite level provides complimentary upgrades on most domestic flights?
A. Gold
B. Platinum
C. Platinum Pro and higher
D. All tiers equally
✅ Answer: C. Platinum Pro and higher
Q45. What is a key benefit for AAdvantage Gold members?
A. First-class upgrades on every flight
B. Complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats
C. Two free checked bags on all routes
D. Lounge access with all partners
✅ Answer: B. Complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats
Q46. Which elite tier offers complimentary systemwide upgrades (SWUs)?
A. Gold
B. Platinum Pro
C. Executive Platinum
D. Platinum
✅ Answer: C. Executive Platinum
Q47. How many checked bags are free for Executive Platinum members on AA flights?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. Unlimited
✅ Answer: C. 3
Q48. Which elite members can access oneworld Business Class lounges when flying internationally?
A. Gold and above
B. Platinum and above
C. Platinum Pro and above
D. All AAdvantage members
✅ Answer: B. Platinum and above
Q49. American Airlines is a founding member of which global alliance?
A. Star Alliance
B. oneworld
C. SkyTeam
D. GlobalLink
✅ Answer: B. oneworld
Q50. oneworld members can earn and redeem AAdvantage miles on flights operated by:
A. Any non-partner airline
B. oneworld partner airlines
C. Only American Airlines
D. US domestic carriers only
✅ Answer: B. oneworld partner airlines
Q51. What benefit do AAdvantage elite members receive across oneworld carriers?
A. Free upgrades only
B. Reciprocal priority services and lounge access
C. Double miles
D. Complimentary hotel nights
✅ Answer: B. Reciprocal priority services and lounge access
Q52. Which of these airlines is not part of oneworld?
A. Qatar Airways
B. British Airways
C. Delta Air Lines
D. Finnair
✅ Answer: C. Delta Air Lines
Q53. What symbol identifies oneworld Sapphire status at airports?
A. Blue globe
B. Silver wing
C. Sapphire circle logo
D. Diamond emblem
✅ Answer: C. Sapphire circle logo
Q54. When booking through an OTA, you may fail to earn LPs if:
A. The fare is discounted
B. The OTA is not a preferred partner
C. You are a Gold member
D. The booking is in Economy
✅ Answer: B. The OTA is not a preferred partner
Q55. Which types of bookings always qualify for LP earnings?
A. Direct and corporate AAdvantage Business bookings
B. Cash upgrades only
C. Hotel bookings
D. None of the above
✅ Answer: A. Direct and corporate AAdvantage Business bookings
Q56. Partner-marketed flights use which basis for earning miles?
A. Flight duration
B. Distance and fare class
C. Ticket cost including taxes
D. Fixed per segment
✅ Answer: B. Distance and fare class
Q57. On AA-marketed flights, LPs are calculated based on:
A. Distance only
B. Base fare and carrier-imposed fees
C. Total trip cost
D. Miles flown multiplied by fare class
✅ Answer: B. Base fare and carrier-imposed fees
Q58. What is the official portal for earning miles while shopping online?
A. ShopAA.com
B. AAdvantage eShopping
C. American Rewards Mall
D. Miles Portal
✅ Answer: B. AAdvantage eShopping
Q59. AAdvantage eShopping allows earnings when you:
A. Pay cash at checkout
B. Click through the AAdvantage site before buying
C. Purchase airline tickets
D. Redeem miles
✅ Answer: B. Click through the AAdvantage site before buying
Q60. Which platform provides rewards for dining at partner restaurants in the U.S.?
A. SimplyMiles
B. AAdvantage Dining
C. oneworld Meals
D. Rewards Table
✅ Answer: B. AAdvantage Dining
Q61. How many miles can you earn per dollar through AAdvantage Dining?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
✅ Answer: D. 5
Q62. SimplyMiles offers targeted promotions for which cardholders?
A. Visa
B. Mastercard
C. AmEx
D. Discover
✅ Answer: B. Mastercard
Q63. To activate SimplyMiles offers, members must:
A. Book through the AA app
B. Manually activate targeted deals
C. Redeem miles
D. Call customer care
✅ Answer: B. Manually activate targeted deals
Q64. Which partner airline offers transatlantic Business Class awards at 57,500 miles?
A. Emirates
B. British Airways
C. Lufthansa
D. Delta
✅ Answer: B. British Airways
Q65. For US–Middle East routes, Business Class awards typically require:
A. 50,000 miles
B. 60,000 miles
C. 70,000 miles
D. 80,000 miles
✅ Answer: C. 70,000 miles
Q66. Which airline operates the award-winning “Qsuite”?
A. Etihad Airways
B. Qatar Airways
C. Oman Air
D. Royal Jordanian
✅ Answer: B. Qatar Airways
Q67. Business Class redemption from the US to Amman on Royal Jordanian costs:
A. 55,000 miles
B. 70,000 miles
C. 80,000 miles
D. 90,000 miles
✅ Answer: B. 70,000 miles
Q68. A smart strategy for Europe travel using AAdvantage miles includes:
A. Checking partner award space
B. Only booking direct AA flights
C. Using cash upgrades
D. Transferring points to hotels
✅ Answer: A. Checking partner award space
Q69. How can members keep AAdvantage miles from expiring?
A. By staying inactive
B. By earning or redeeming miles within 24 months
C. By flying only on AA
D. By calling customer service
✅ Answer: B. By earning or redeeming miles within 24 months
Q70. Miles expiration is waived for:
A. Children under 21
B. All cardholders
C. Corporate flyers
D. Partner bookings
✅ Answer: A. Children under 21
Q71. AAdvantage co-brand cardholders maintain active miles even without flights.
A. True
B. False
✅ Answer: A. True
Q72. What are Loyalty Point Rewards designed to do?
A. Replace tier benefits
B. Offer additional perks as members progress
C. Reduce qualification time
D. Give bonus miles only
✅ Answer: B. Offer additional perks as members progress
Q73. Which perk can be unlocked at higher LP levels?
A. Free car rentals
B. Systemwide Upgrades (SWUs)
C. Airport meals
D. Extra baggage fees
✅ Answer: B. Systemwide Upgrades (SWUs)
Q74. At what LP milestone might members earn Avis elite status?
A. 15K LP
B. 30K LP
C. 60K LP
D. 100K LP
✅ Answer: A. 15K LP
Q75. Which partner operates flights ideal for US–Levant connections?
A. Finnair
B. Royal Jordanian
C. Iberia
D. Oman Air
✅ Answer: B. Royal Jordanian
Q76. Which airline joined oneworld most recently, expanding AAdvantage reach?
A. Oman Air
B. Alaska Airlines
C. SriLankan Airlines
D. Royal Jordanian
✅ Answer: A. Oman Air
Q77. What is required to credit flights to your AAdvantage account?
A. Add frequent flyer number during booking
B. Keep boarding pass only
C. Book only on the AA website
D. Register after travel
✅ Answer: A. Add frequent flyer number during booking
Q78. How are miles earned on partner-marketed flights like Qatar Airways?
A. Based on flight duration
B. Based on distance and booking class
C. Fixed by region
D. Equal to ticket cost
✅ Answer: B. Based on distance and booking class
Q79. Booking through which channel gives the best assurance of earning LPs?
A. Third-party OTAs
B. American Airlines direct booking
C. Meta search
D. Group bookings
✅ Answer: B. American Airlines direct booking
Q80. Which hotel group offers AAdvantage-linked elite perks?
A. Hilton
B. Hyatt
C. Marriott
D. Accor
✅ Answer: B. Hyatt
Q81. Which rental car company provides elite benefits via Loyalty Point Rewards?
A. Hertz
B. Avis
C. Enterprise
D. Alamo
✅ Answer: B. Avis
Q82. AAdvantage eShopping covers retailers like:
A. Walmart and Costco
B. Sephora, Adidas, CVS, and Macy’s
C. Target only
D. Amazon exclusively
✅ Answer: B. Sephora, Adidas, CVS, and Macy’s
Q83. When does the AAdvantage status year reset?
A. January 1
B. March 1
C. July 1
D. April 1
✅ Answer: B. March 1
Q84. When does the AAdvantage status year end?
A. December 31
B. February 28
C. March 31
D. June 30
✅ Answer: B. February 28
Q85. When do earned elite benefits expire?
A. Same day as qualification
B. End of February next year
C. March 31 of the next full year
D. 12 months after earning
✅ Answer: C. March 31 of the next full year
Q86. To reach higher elite tiers faster, members should:
A. Redeem miles frequently
B. Focus on LP-earning partners and cards
C. Fly only short-haul routes
D. Avoid partner flights
✅ Answer: B. Focus on LP-earning partners and cards
Q87. Using AA co-branded credit cards helps earn:
A. Only miles
B. Both miles and Loyalty Points
C. Hotel stays
D. Only cashback
✅ Answer: B. Both miles and Loyalty Points
Q88. Which type of spend does not earn LPs?
A. AA flight base fare
B. Partner flight via eligible channel
C. Government taxes and fees
D. AAdvantage eShopping
✅ Answer: C. Government taxes and fees
Q89. What is the key difference between miles and Loyalty Points?
A. Miles are for redemptions; LPs for elite status
B. LPs can buy tickets
C. Both mean the same
D. LPs expire monthly
✅ Answer: A. Miles are for redemptions; LPs for elite status
Q90. For elite members, status mileage bonuses also count as:
A. Additional miles only
B. Both miles and LPs
C. Cash discounts
D. Expired points
✅ Answer: B. Both miles and LPs
Q91. The AAdvantage program rewards members based on:
A. Distance only
B. Value and engagement
C. Flat tier structure
D. Manual approval
✅ Answer: B. Value and engagement
Q92. What is the most flexible use of AAdvantage miles?
A. Free Wi-Fi
B. Award flight redemptions
C. In-flight purchases
D. Donations only
✅ Answer: B. Award flight redemptions
Q93. Can AAdvantage miles be transferred to another member?
A. Yes, with a transaction fee
B. No
C. Only for elite members
D. Only within family accounts
✅ Answer: A. Yes, with a transaction fee
Q94. What is a “systemwide upgrade” in AAdvantage terms?
A. An automatic bonus
B. Upgrade valid on any AA flight worldwide
C. Lounge voucher
D. Mileage reset
✅ Answer: B. Upgrade valid on any AA flight worldwide
Q95. What happens if you don’t earn or redeem for 24 months?
A. Miles expire
B. LPs reset
C. Status doubles
D. Miles freeze
✅ Answer: A. Miles expire
Q96. Does booking through preferred travel agencies earn LPs?
A. Yes
B. No
✅ Answer: A. Yes
Q97. What is a key advantage of AAdvantage co-branded credit cards?
A. Complimentary checked bags and priority boarding
B. Hotel discounts
C. No annual fees
D. Lounge access for all tiers
✅ Answer: A. Complimentary checked bags and priority boarding
Q98. Which of the following does not help you earn AAdvantage miles?
A. Flying AA
B. Using AAdvantage eShopping
C. Using AAdvantage Dining
D. Paying cash at a non-partner store
✅ Answer: D. Paying cash at a non-partner store
Q99. What is the best way to redeem AAdvantage miles efficiently?
A. Use for domestic Economy flights only
B. Focus on partner Business Class long-hauls
C. Spend on merchandise
D. Save indefinitely
✅ Answer: B. Focus on partner Business Class long-hauls
Q100. What does LP stand for in the AAdvantage program?
A. Loyalty Points
B. Lounge Privilege
C. Lifetime Points
D. Loyalty Premium
✅ Answer: A. Loyalty Points
Q101. Which of these gives you both miles and LP for every transaction?
A. SimplyMiles
B. AAdvantage eShopping
C. AAdvantage Dining
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D. All of the above
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