American Airlines Earning Guides Earning Miles & Loyalty Points for American Airlines Getting Started Learn the basics on earning miles and accelerating towards status Instant Status Starting from scratch or wanting a jump start? Consider the Instant Status Pass Shopping Earn miles and Loyalty Points through the AAdvantage eShopping portal Card Offers Unlock additional miles and Loyalty Points with a card-linked offer platform Dining Earn when dining at restaurants, bars and clubs (in-person, take-out or delivery) Hotels Earn miles and Loyalty Points from hotel programs or a dedicated hotel portal Fuel Earn miles and Loyalty Points every time you fill up with just your phone number Car Rentals Earn miles and Loyalty Points when you rent with certain car partners Surveys Earn miles and Loyalty Points for your time answering surveys Flying Earn miles and Loyalty Points when you fly American or its partners Other Programs Earn miles and Loyalty Points when you book Events, Cruises or Vacations FAQ Frequently asked questions for earning with American Airlines Coming Soon We're hard at work creating more guides. Continue to check back