Last edit by: Shawn02139
American Airlines AirPass PrePaid Travel
NOTE: The program is Airpass; no longer named "AAirpass"
Link to aa.com AirPass contact and links page.
Prepaid, Unrestricted Air Travel at a Fixed Rate
As an AirPass member, you won’t have to search for fares or pay extra for last-minute trips. Your airfare is pre-paid at a fixed rate and your account is ready when you need to travel to any of the more than 350 destinations in the combined American Airlines and US Airways network.
As an AirPass member, you won’t have to search for fares or pay extra for last-minute trips. Your airfare is pre-paid at a fixed rate and your account is ready when you need to travel to any of the more than 350 destinations in the combined American Airlines and US Airways network.
AirPass, depending on level of purchase, includes status and may include up to Executive Platinum status and Admirals Club membership, or even Concierge Key, which includes both.
AirPass members get a courtesy drink and a snack if they're traveling in Coach, much as Executive Platinums do; unlike Executive Platinums, their traveling companion does also.
14 Jan 2016 jmappleby said: "...they take credit via wire transfer at $10k (Gold), $20k (Platinum), $30k (EP). Concierge Key is available for $50k individual spend or $75k team spend."
Contact AirPass
AirPass Customer Service
800-433-6355
817-931-9029 - Fax
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CT)
Send us a letter
FedEX / UPS / Overnight mail
American Airlines
AirPass Customer Service
4255 Amon Carter Blvd.
MD 4106
Fort Worth, TX 76155
U.S mail
American Airlines, Inc.
AirPass Customer Service
P.O. Box 619616
MD 4106
DFW Airport, TX 75261-9616
AirPass Customer Service
800-433-6355
817-931-9029 - Fax
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CT)
Send us a letter
FedEX / UPS / Overnight mail
American Airlines
AirPass Customer Service
4255 Amon Carter Blvd.
MD 4106
Fort Worth, TX 76155
U.S mail
American Airlines, Inc.
AirPass Customer Service
P.O. Box 619616
MD 4106
DFW Airport, TX 75261-9616
The best deal seems to be the -UP fares, where you pay the standard economy, but book a confirmed seat into business
AirPass Prepaid Travel (née AAirpass, not Lifetime Airpass) Master Thread
#121
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1K, American EXP & 3 Million Miler, Hyatt Globalist & Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,365
Originally Posted by Jakebeth
But, the AAirpass gets assigned to a specific person and is otherwise nontransferrable? -
#122
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas, TX/NYC
Programs: AAdvantage EXP (5.8MM Airpass) Delta Gold Medallion Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,330
Originally Posted by mktozd
I believe that it may be pooled - I work at the above referrenced global investment bank - a virtually everyone has one.
#123
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 17,769
Originally Posted by mktozd
I believe that it may be pooled - I work at the above referrenced global investment bank - a virtually everyone has one.
#124
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SoCal
Programs: AA PLT, SPG Platinum
Posts: 3,465
I could see it being worth signing up for even for a specific trip. Let's say I wanted to do two tix in F from JFK-LHR. that is roughly 6500 miles. So, multiply that by 1.5, and you get 9750. Round that to 10k, and multiply by the $.40 you pay for a miles, and you get right about four grand. If you have two tickets, you will pay about eight grand. So, the two of you have just traveled in F for less than the price of one purchased F ticket. And, you still have about 5k miles left in your AAirpass account for some other trip. If you have a dedicated purpose, it's a great deal. IIRC, you will also get 1.5X6500milesX2=almost 20k miles (and that many eqp?).
#125
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NYC/LAX
Programs: IATA, Sabre, AvgeekAgent
Posts: 1,977
Originally Posted by AA53
I've never been turned down asking for an award ticket using regular miles if there was a seat. I do find the service, even as an EXP, to be top notch. I see no downside to Airpass if you pay for premium tickets.
#126
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC
I used to work at this bank too (if there is only one that has AAirpass), and, yes, everyone had one.
Interesting thing is, some pay for the AC perk, while others don't. Last time I was in the airport, I asked about it (knowing ours doesn't pay). Showed the aairpass ticket, agent said 'depends on if your company signed up for club membership,' then pulled up a screen w/ a list, and asked which I was with.
I told the truth, and got the sorry, no. But one could say "I'm with X" and would probably work fine. She only checked the BP for the AAirpass mention, and then the list w/ no reference to the record. Haven't been that desperate to enter a club.
#127
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Silicon Valley
Programs: Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 1,247
I'm confused
When using AirPass, I understand that I pay 10K and get a pool of 25,000 miles. If I want to fly from point A to Point B I merely deduct the miles from my airpass account.
The first question is, what class would I be flying in? Coach? Business? First? What about internationally? Is there a point reduction for advanced reservations? Or point addition for higher classes?
Sorry for the questions, but the AA.com site was useless.
The first question is, what class would I be flying in? Coach? Business? First? What about internationally? Is there a point reduction for advanced reservations? Or point addition for higher classes?
Sorry for the questions, but the AA.com site was useless.
#128
Join Date: May 2001
Location: The Wild West
Posts: 1,349
Originally Posted by cerealmarketer
It's not just one. I know of at least two and suspect more.
The interesting thing is that when my brother left his job, he was not asked to give his AAirpass card back. Although he certainly can't use it to book tickets, he is still given all the perks (AC access, priority handling, etc.) by AA on his personal travel. A friend from another bank had a similar experience. It seems that AAirpass was tied to her AAdvantage account and she was able to take advantage of most AAirpass services for at least a year following her departure.
#129
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA PLT, AAirpass
Posts: 79
Originally Posted by clarkef
When using AirPass, I understand that I pay 10K and get a pool of 25,000 miles. If I want to fly from point A to Point B I merely deduct the miles from my airpass account.
The first question is, what class would I be flying in? Coach? Business? First? What about internationally? Is there a point reduction for advanced reservations? Or point addition for higher classes?
Sorry for the questions, but the AA.com site was useless.
The first question is, what class would I be flying in? Coach? Business? First? What about internationally? Is there a point reduction for advanced reservations? Or point addition for higher classes?
Sorry for the questions, but the AA.com site was useless.
Yes, can someone please answer this question. I frequently book Yup or A/F fares to guarantee upgrades and this could be a more cost effective way to do this. For example, if flying from DFW-LGA-DFW is approx 2600 miles and my husabnd and I are both traveling & want guaranteed First, it will cost us approx $2800 R/T for 2 tix. If we have 25,000 miles in airpass for $10K, do we automatically get to book in first and use approx 1/5 the miles for 1/5 the cost so save approx $800? Thanks
#130
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA GLD, Marriott PLT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,900
Originally Posted by clarkef
When using AirPass, I understand that I pay 10K and get a pool of 25,000 miles. If I want to fly from point A to Point B I merely deduct the miles from my airpass account.
The first question is, what class would I be flying in? Coach? Business? First? What about internationally? Is there a point reduction for advanced reservations? Or point addition for higher classes?
Sorry for the questions, but the AA.com site was useless.
The first question is, what class would I be flying in? Coach? Business? First? What about internationally? Is there a point reduction for advanced reservations? Or point addition for higher classes?
Sorry for the questions, but the AA.com site was useless.
From what I can tell, you can book in different classes and pay different rates. When I've bought AAirpass tickets (remember, I have mine via work), it's always coach service. But from what I could always tell, it was a full Y class ticket. Now, when I was using my AAirpass on a regular before, American wasn't automatically doing the Y-UP thing into the first class cabin if there was "A" class seats available. But now that they do that, I think the AAirpass ticket does become a Y-UP, and you would get into the first class cabin if there were "A" class seats available.
The last time I used AAirpass was some time ago, but I think I did somehow get into First class without requesting a normal "sticker" upgrade. At the time, I didn't really know why. But then I found out about the whole Y-UP thing. However, from what I can tell, there aren't always A class seats available. A co-worker of mine who DOES use AAirpass to buy tickets doesn't always get into First when flying. I guess it's becasue all the "A" class seats are gone by the time he books. (not really surprising, I guess, as it's a popular route at peak business travel times)
#131
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SNA
Programs: WN A+, PC Gold
Posts: 49
AAirpass to Japan
My wife and I are planning a trip LAX-NRT in spring. We do not have enough miles to upgrade, but plan on flying Business Class due to length of flight and other concerns.
I can get an AAirpass for $10,000 that allows 25,000 miles for myself and a companion to share. Two RT tickets to NRT Business Class run ~$13,500. It would only cost us 21,500 miles of the prepaid 25,000 to go. As I see it, I am saving $3,500 and still have 3500 prepaid miles to fly over the course of the year. Add in First Class check-in and Admirals Club and it looks like a pretty good deal.
I must be missing something obvious. Please help me.
I can get an AAirpass for $10,000 that allows 25,000 miles for myself and a companion to share. Two RT tickets to NRT Business Class run ~$13,500. It would only cost us 21,500 miles of the prepaid 25,000 to go. As I see it, I am saving $3,500 and still have 3500 prepaid miles to fly over the course of the year. Add in First Class check-in and Admirals Club and it looks like a pretty good deal.
I must be missing something obvious. Please help me.
#132
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
Welcome to Flyertalk.
Does your figure of 21,500 miles used for both tix take into account the mileage premium charged for J? Don't know the current premium but it used to be 30% - J to Japan cost 130% of mileage flown. If you took the premium into account, then it sounds like a decent price.
Does your figure of 21,500 miles used for both tix take into account the mileage premium charged for J? Don't know the current premium but it used to be 30% - J to Japan cost 130% of mileage flown. If you took the premium into account, then it sounds like a decent price.
#134
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: PHX
Programs: AA Peon Gold
Posts: 2,919
Originally Posted by tak29813
My wife and I are planning a trip LAX-NRT in spring. We do not have enough miles to upgrade, but plan on flying Business Class due to length of flight and other concerns.
I can get an AAirpass for $10,000 that allows 25,000 miles for myself and a companion to share. Two RT tickets to NRT Business Class run ~$13,500. It would only cost us 21,500 miles of the prepaid 25,000 to go. As I see it, I am saving $3,500 and still have 3500 prepaid miles to fly over the course of the year. Add in First Class check-in and Admirals Club and it looks like a pretty good deal.
I must be missing something obvious. Please help me.
I can get an AAirpass for $10,000 that allows 25,000 miles for myself and a companion to share. Two RT tickets to NRT Business Class run ~$13,500. It would only cost us 21,500 miles of the prepaid 25,000 to go. As I see it, I am saving $3,500 and still have 3500 prepaid miles to fly over the course of the year. Add in First Class check-in and Admirals Club and it looks like a pretty good deal.
I must be missing something obvious. Please help me.
#135
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
Originally Posted by lestismore
new to FT
AAairpass not in glossary? what is it? thanks for your time
AAairpass not in glossary? what is it? thanks for your time