How does the AAdvantage dining program work?

The AAdvantage Dining program lets you earn miles every time you dine at any of the 10,000+ participating restaurants, bars and clubs. To makes things even better, you earn miles on your whole transaction, including tax and tips.

How do I sign up for AAdvantage Dining program?

First, you must have an AAdvantage number. Then, do the following:

1. Visit the AAdvantage Dining website.
2. Sign up using your full name, address and AAdvantage number.
3. Add up to five credit or debit cards you use at restaurants.
4. Use your card at participating restaurants.

AA dining rewards rates

You can earn AAdvantage miles by using your card at participating restaurants, bars and clubs. You can have up to five credit cards linked to your AAdvantage Dining program. Earn bonus miles by leaving a short review of the establishment.

The number of miles you earn depends on your membership level.

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You can use the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® to earn additional 2x miles at restaurants.

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American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card			2x miles at grocery stores, 2x miles on American Airlines purchases and 1x miles on all other purchases	15.99% to 24.99% variable	$0	View details	Earn 10,000 American Airlines Aadvantage® bonus miles and receive a $50 statement credit after making $$500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. All information about this card has been collected independently by Finder.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®			2x miles on American Airlines purchases and 1x miles on everything else	15.99%, 19.99% or 24.99% variable	$95	View details	Earn 60,000 bonus miles and a companion certificate when you make a purchase in the first 90 days and pay the annual fee.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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How to get the most out of AAdvantage dining program

• Use the signup bonus. Earn 1,000 bonus miles by spending $25 in your first 30 days of program membership.
• Subscribe to marketing emails. By allowing AAdvantage Dining program to send you emails, you automatically earn 3x miles on participating restaurants instead of 1x miles.
• Use the dining program. The more you use the program, the more miles you earn. Get VIP status after 11 visits at participating restaurants in a calendar year and earn 5x miles on subsequent visits.
• Keep an eye on your email. If you opt in to get marketing emails, you will get updated information on restaurants and promotions in your area.
• Leave a review. Earn extra miles when you leave a dining experience review for any participating establishment.
• Use a dining credit card. Boost your rewards with a dining credit card. If you’re looking to earn more AAdvantage miles, consider the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®, which lets you earn additional 2x miles at restaurants.

What restaurants are part of AAdvantage Dining program?

With more than 10,000 participating locations in the AAdvantage Dining program, chances are some of your favorite restaurants and bars are on the list. Based on the number of reviews, these are some of the popular choices:

New York

• • The Irish American
  • Barleycorn
  • Gigino Trattoria
  • Stoud FiDi
  • V Cafe
  • Ruchi Indian Cuisine
  • Famous Famiglia Pizza

Los Angeles

• Suehiro Cafe
• Preux & Proper
• Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
• Panini Kabob Grill – Downtown
• Gus’s Drive In
• Sage Vegan Bistro
• Momed Atwater Village

Chicago

• Crepe Bistro
• Ace Bounce
• Simply Thalia
• Flight Club Darts USA
• Rivers
• Yolk
• The Shamrock

Houston

• Bombay Pizza Co
• Christian’s Tailgate Grill & Bar
• Chapman & Kirby
• Tony Mandola’s
• Armandos
• Dessert Galery
• Azuma Japanese Restaurant

How to find which restaurants are part of the AAdvantage Dining program?

Visit the AAdvantage Dining website and enter the zip code, city or state at the top of the page. This will list all participating restaurants in the location you provided. If you want to find out whether your favorite place participates in the program, enter the name in the search tab and hit Search.

Bottom line

If you often fly American Airlines, joining the AAdvantage Dining program can help you earn miles every time you dine at participating restaurants, bars and clubs. The more you use the program, the more earning opportunities you get. And with the right credit card, you can even receive discounts on your in-flight meals.

If you rarely fly American Airlines, but still want to earn miles making everyday purchases like dining, consider a general rewards travel credit card.

Frequently asked questions

• When do I get my AAdvantage miles?

  The miles you earned within the program will appear on your AAdvantage Dining account in up to five days. Wait between six and eight weeks for the miles to post to your AAdvantage account.

• Does AAdvantage Dining program membership expire?

  Yes, after 36 months of inactivity, your AAdvantage Dining account will expire.

• Does AAdvantage Dining membership has any fees?

  No, membership is free.

• Can I use one card for multiple dining programs?

  No, you can only use one card per dining program. This means a card that you use in the AAdvantage Dining program won’t be accepted at another airline dining program, such as United MileagePlus Dining or https://www.finder.com/delta-skymiles-dining.