American Airlines benefits, including a free first checked bag and preferred boarding Check mark icon A check mark. It offers the standard American Airlines perks, such as:First checked bag free on American Airlines domestic itinerariesPreferred boarding on American Airlines flights25% discount on inflight food and beverageBut it's also got some more unique benefits, such as a 5% annual bonus on all the points you've accrued via spending and a domestic companion certificate after meeting yearly spending requirements. And remember — even if you never fly AA, American Airlines miles can be extremely useful for achieving your travel goals. American Airlines is partnered with airlines such as:Air Tahiti NuiAlaska AirlinesBritish AirwaysCathay PacificEtihadFinnairIberiaJapan AirlinesMalaysia AirlinesQantasQatar AirwaysRoyal Air MarocRoyal Jordanian AirlinesS7 Airlines (temporarily suspended)SriLankan AirlinesYou can use American Airlines to fly on any of these airlines. 25% savings on inflight American Airlines purchasesYou'll save 25% on American Airlines inflight food and drink when you use this card.

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