American Offers Double Miles to New York-Area AAdvantage Members

Until the end of the year, American Airlines is offering double mileage points to all members of the AAdvantage frequent-flyer program living in the Greater New York area every time they fly on American, American Eagle or AmericanConnection ― no matter where the trip begins or ends.

To qualify, New York-area AAdvantage members must register at www.aa.com/nydbl prior to travel and fly between July 29 and December 31.

“From the Greater New York area airports, American offers 210 daily flights and 63 nonstop destinations ― 29 of them international, including nonstop service to Tokyo, South America, the Caribbean, and seven cities in Europe,” says Jim Carter, American’s vice president – Eastern sales division.

American Airlines is offering Greater New York-area AAdvantage members double mileage points when they fly on American, American Eagle or AmericanConnection before the end of 2009

At New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, American’s new Terminal 8 ― a $1.3 billion facility covering 1.5 million square feet ― provides 84 ticketing positions and 44 self-service check-in machines; reserved premium-class check-in and security lanes; 10 security checkpoints that can process up to 1,800 passengers per hour; two Admirals Club lounges and a Flagship lounge; an expanded customs and immigration facility for international travel; and 45 retail shops and restaurants.

American Airlines and its affiliate regional airlines also fly from the Greater New York-area airports New York LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International and Westchester County Airport.