American Airlines

Editor's Review

The American Airlines app is your comprehensive travel companion, designed to provide you with all the necessary information right at your fingertips. Whether you need a mobile boarding pass 🎫, want to locate the nearest Admirals Club® lounge 🛋️, or check your AAdvantage® account details, this app has you covered. Here’s a detailed look at what the app offers:

Dynamic Home Screen: The app’s home screen dynamically adjusts based on where you are in your travel journey. It provides easy access to the tools you need at the moment, ensuring a seamless experience from check-in to landing. 🏠

Mobile Boarding Pass: Check in for your flight and retrieve your mobile boarding pass directly within the app. No need to print anything – your boarding pass is updated along the way, making your travel smoother and more eco-friendly. 📱

Flight Updates: Stay informed with the latest flight updates by simply retrieving your reservation and allowing American Airlines to send notifications to your mobile device. Get real-time alerts on delays, gate changes, and more. ℹ️

Interactive Terminal Maps: Navigating airports is now a breeze with interactive terminal maps. Find the closest Admirals Club lounge, locate restaurants, or get directions to your connecting gate with ease. 🗺️

AAdvantage® Account Details: Review all the details of your AAdvantage account directly from the app. Check your mileage balance, track your progress towards elite status, and more. Not an AAdvantage member? Sign up today! ⭐️

Upgrade Your Seat: Request and purchase upgrades effortlessly. The app also displays the upgrade standby list within four hours of your scheduled departure, so you know exactly where you stand. 💺

Seat Selection: Select or change your seat within the app. Pick the one you’d like and change it on the spot, ensuring you get the most comfortable spot for your flight. ✈️

Track Your Bag: Know exactly where your bag is from the moment it leaves your hands until you pick it up at your final destination. This feature provides peace of mind throughout your journey. 🧳

Save Your Reservation: Your recently viewed reservations are automatically saved in the app, allowing you to quickly grab the details for your next flight in seconds. 🔖

Wi-Fi Access in the Air: On flights with Wi-Fi, you can use the American app and aa.com to check flight information and watch movies and TV shows at no cost. Enjoy entertainment and stay connected during your flight. 📶

The app also requests certain permissions to enhance its functionality:

• Bluetooth: Used for location assistance in terminal maps.
• Location: Helps provide relevant, tailored information based on your current location.
• Photos/Media/Files: Access is required to store parking reminders.
• Camera: Allows the app to scan credit cards for faster checkout.
• Wi-Fi Connection Information: Helps the app understand when connectivity exists.
• Other Permissions: Includes receiving Google notifications, processing notifications during sleep mode, accessing American’s web services, and providing vibrations for important messages.

Features

• Dynamic home screen for relevant travel tools

• Mobile boarding pass for paperless travel

• Real-time flight updates and notifications

• Interactive terminal maps for easy navigation

• AAdvantage account management

• Seat selection and upgrade options

• Bag tracking for peace of mind

• Saved reservations for quick access

Pros

• Access boarding passes and flight updates easily

• Navigate airports with interactive terminal maps

• Manage AAdvantage account details directly in-app

• Track your bag's journey to your final destination

• Access free in-flight entertainment and flight info

Cons

• Requires multiple permissions for full functionality

• Potential battery drain due to location services