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AAG Update: Non-rev travel – Free of charge!
December 15th, 2015
Travel is one of the best privileges of working at an airline. As part of the largest airline group in the world with the best network, it’s an even more compelling benefit at AAG. It’s American’s goal to have the best travel program in the business, and each year they review the travel program and compare it to other airlines to make sure that statement remains true.

In 2016, once all the necessary system updates can be programmed, American has announced that non-rev travel for both main and premium cabins will be free of charge.

Here’s how it will work:

Employees, eligible retirees and your eligible dependents (spouse, domestic partner, registered companion and kids) will enjoy Main Cabin, Business and First Class travel at no charge. If the seats are available, you will be in them.

Just like some popular credit cards, there’s no annual fee! Some carriers waive premium upgrade fees yet require eligible travelers to pay an annual fee for their travel benefits. That’s not the case here. American’s program is ALL free of charge, NO fee travel. Note: Some taxes when traveling internationally will still apply; they’re required by certain countries and airports, and are out of any airline’s control. Similarly, under IRS rules, an employee is subject to imputed income for travel by domestic partners or registered companions.
American anticipates they’ll be able to have these changes up and running by June 1, 2016.