Passengers flying on Etihad (EY), the national airline of United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi, have already been able to credit their flights to American Airlines AAdvantage program, with few exclusions, for some time. Etihad flights booked on American Airlines flight numbers are also eligible for EQM’s and extra RDM’s. Flights booked entirely on Etihad flight numbers are not eligible for EQM’s.
Now, passengers are also able to redeem their American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flier miles on Etihad and vice versa.
Etihad has grown very fast since its founding five years ago. This greatly helps AAdvantage members who wish to redeem for destination in the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent. Abu Dhabi itself is a worthy place to visit for few days. Dubai is only about an hour and a half drive away.
American Airlines doesn’t have separate award chart for Etihad flights. You can mix and match all American Airlines airline partners to create an award trip of your choice.
