American Airlines Buy-up Status Offers: Are They Worth It?

American Airlines buy-up status offers: Are they worth it?

If you haven't reached your desired American Airlines AAdvantage elite status yet, the qualification deadline of Feb. 28 is rapidly approaching. Although you still have the rest of January and February to earn Loyalty Points toward your desired status, American Airlines AAdvantage is already providing offers to use miles or cash to buy elite status valid through March 31, 2027.You can go to the AAdvantage status offer landing page and log in to …

American Airlines Offers Elite Status Buy-Ups for Next Program Year - The Bulkhead Seat

American Airlines AAdvantage® members who are falling short of requalifying for their desired elite tier now have a new (and costly) option to keep their status through March 31, 2027. The carrier has rolled out targeted buy-up offers allowing eligible customers to purchase the next level of status without earning additional Loyalty Points. Under the loyalty program’s current elite structure, members earn status based on Loyalty Points accumulat…

You Can Buy Up American Airlines Elite Status [Is It Worth It?]

If you’re trying to earn elite status with American Airlines but don’t have enough Loyalty Points to reach the next tier, American is providing another way to get you there — albeit at a significant cost. You’re now able to check and see whether you can buy up to the next status level without having to earn more Loyalty Points. Here’s what you need to know. American’s Buy Up Status Promotion Details [2026] Normally, renewing elite status with Am…

American Airlines Is Selling Elite Status Again—Here’s What Upgrades and Perks Cost

American Airlines has brought back its annual offer to let flyers pay cash (or redeem miles) to keep—or even buy up to—elite status for another year. The prices can be steep, from a few hundred dollars for the lowest tier to $2,000+ at the top, and there are often cheaper ways to qualify before the end of the current status year.