American Airlines and Mastercard Extend 40-Year Partnership to Elevate AAdvantage Rewards

American Airlines and Mastercard have renewed their enduring partnership, now spanning nearly four decades, to offer more personalized, secure, and engaging travel experiences for AAdvantage co-branded cardmembers.

Under this extended agreement, Mastercard continues as the exclusive payments network for American's suite of credit cards, ensuring seamless transactions from booking to in-flight purchases.

Building on their shared history, the two companies will utilize advanced payments infrastructure and analytics to tailor offers based on individual travel habits, optimize reward-earning opportunities, and streamline mile redemptions.

Real-time fraud detection tools powered by Mastercard's technology will safeguard every step of the journey, from purchasing tickets online to scanning a card at the gate.

A hallmark of this partnership lies in "Priceless Experiences"—exclusive events and VIP access crafted for AAdvantage members.

Cardholders can look forward to curated opportunities such as meet-and-greets with athletes, behind-the-scenes cultural tours, and special sporting and entertainment packages designed to surprise and delight.

Both American's CEO, Robert Isom, and Mastercard's CEO, Michael Miebach, emphasized their joint commitment to innovative payment solutions that put travelers first.

As the AAdvantage program evolves, this renewed collaboration promises to combine travel rewards and cutting-edge technology—ensuring every trip is not only smooth and secure but truly priceless.