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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines and FIFA World Cup 26™ are putting
AAdvantage® members in the starting lineup for FIFA World Cup 26™
match tickets. Starting Oct. 13, AAdvantage® members can redeem
AAdvantage® miles for
exclusive access
to all FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches. Members can save the date to get first
access to redeem miles and lock in their seats for the
world’s largest soccer matches.
"As the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26™,
American is proud to help our AAdvantage® members be some of the
first fans to score tickets to these iconic matches," said Scott Long,
American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage®. "Our partnership
with FIFA is just one of many ways we’re delivering meaningful value and
unforgettable experiences to our most loyal customers, especially as we look
ahead to American’s centennial year, which coincides with FIFA World Cup 26."
Here’s how it works
AAdvantage® members will have early access to redeem miles for all
match tickets through American based on their status level:
-
Oct. 13 — AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status and
ConciergeKey® members
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Oct. 14 — AAdvantage Gold® status, AAdvantage Platinum®
status and AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status members
- Oct. 15 — All AAdvantage® members
In April, the
airline announced
its sponsorship as the Official North American Airline Supplier of the FIFA
World Cup 26™, in partnership with Qatar Airways, the Official Global Airline
Partner of FIFA. The partnership underscores FIFA’s commitment to working with
industry leaders to ensure that the FIFA World Cup 26™ sets new standards in
terms of access, scale and fan experience. Through this partnership, American
will promote additional perks, offers and engagement opportunities throughout
the year around FIFA World Cup 26™. The tournament will be hosted in North
America across 16 vibrant Host Cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
This will be the largest and most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ in history, where
48 teams will compete for the title of world champion.
More ways to earn AAdvantage® miles
Members can earn miles and Loyalty Points by flying or engaging with the
airline’s partners, getting them closer to status for exclusive access to FIFA
World Cup 26™ match tickets. AAdvantage® members can also save up
to 40% when buying AAdvantage® miles by visiting
American’s website.
More ways to score FIFA World Cup™ 26 match tickets with American
American is offering AAdvantage® members additional opportunities
to score tickets to matches through an ongoing sweepstakes. Fans who are U.S.
residents, ages 18 and over, can sign up once daily at
aa.com/fwc26perks
for a chance to win final match tickets. Not an AAdvantage® member?
Joining is easy and free at
aa.com/aadvantage.
Flights to every host city
American offers more flights to more destinations than any other U.S. airline.
This fall, the airline is offering more than 6,500 peak daily flights to more
than 350 destinations across the world, including the 16 Host Cities across
Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per
day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a
founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve
more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group
Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s
happening at American by visiting
news.aa.com and connect with American
@AmericanAir and at
Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.