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Who is eligible to apply for an account? |
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Currently, residents of the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible to apply.
Individuals with a billing address in the 50 United States may apply for an account online.
Individuals with a billing address in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, or who prefer to apply by mail, may:
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Why are minimum payments now required on all purchases? |
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Recent changes in legislation regulating credit card policies now require minimum monthly payments on this product. Learn more about these changes.
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What is the Fly Now Payment Plan? |
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The Fly Now Payment Plan is available only when you use your AmericanAirlines Credit Card to make ticket purchases on AA.com†. You get No Interest if Paid in Full Within 6 Months* on these purchases. The required minimum monthly payment is the greater of $10 or 3% of your account balance. |
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Where else can I use my card? Do I get special payment terms on purchases at these locations? |
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The AmericanAirlines Credit Card may be used for domestic American Airlines telephone reservations, and also at airport ticket offices, American Airlines Self-Service Check-In Machines, American Airlines travel centers and approved travel agencies. Purchases at these locations are not eligible for the Fly Now Payment Plan. |
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How do I use my account to make purchases from American Airlines Vacations? |
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Call 1-800-321-2121 and a reservations specialist will assist with your transaction. Please note that American Airlines Vacations purchases are not eligible for the Fly Now Payment Plan. |
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Do I get special payment terms on purchases other than tickets? |
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No. Although the AmericanAirlines Credit Card is valid for other purchases at AA.com such as Admirals Club® memberships and AAdvantage® upgrades, these transactions are not eligible for the Fly Now Payment Plan. |
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Do I receive AAdvantage® miles when using this card? |
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You won't earn extra AAdvantage miles using this card. Of course, you still receive AAdvantage miles on your applicable American Airlines flight activity. |
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Can I use the card to buy travel on other airlines? |
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Yes, as long as your ticket is issued by American Airlines (or on behalf of American Airlines by a travel agent), your itinerary may include flights on other airlines, such as flights operated by American's oneworld partners that have an AA flight number. Generally speaking, you can use the card to pay for any ticket purchase on AA.com. The AmericanAirlines Credit Card can't be used to pay for travel that is ticketed by another airline. |
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Can I use the card to make purchases onboard the aircraft? |
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No, at this time, the AmericanAirlines Credit Card can't be used for onboard purchases. |