00:00American Airlines said it will keep its spending requirements to earn elite
00:03frequent flyer status unchanged in 2027 for the third year in a row, as the
00:09airline targets higher spending travelers and works to close the profit
00:12gap with the likes of Delta and United. Like its rivals, American now rewards
00:17loyalty based on customer spending rather than miles flown, offering elite
00:22members perks like upgrades, lounge access, and free bags. The airline is
00:27adding new milestone rewards between status tiers including food and drink
00:31coupons and digital subscriptions with gold status starting at 40,000 loyalty
00:37points.
