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AAdvantage

The American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flyer program was launched by the United States carrier on May 1st, 1981. It was the second loyalty program to be launched by an airline worldwide, and today it is the oldest still in existence.

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AAdvantage

Participating Airlines
American Airlines
Region
North America
Countries
United States
Established Date
May 1, 1981

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