American Airlines

Editor's Review

The American Airlines app is your comprehensive travel companion, designed to provide you with all the essential information you need right when you need it. 📱 Whether you're looking for a mobile boarding pass, need to find the nearest Admirals Club® lounge, or want real-time flight updates, this app has you covered. Here’s a detailed look at what the app offers:

Dynamic Home Screen: The app intelligently adapts to your travel stage, offering easy access to the most relevant tools at the right moment. ⏰ No more digging through menus; everything you need is right on your home screen.

Mobile Boarding Pass: Check in for your flight and get your mobile boarding pass directly on your phone. 🎫 It’s constantly updated, so you always have the latest information. Plus, it saves you the hassle of printing!

Flight Updates: Stay informed with the latest flight updates by simply retrieving your reservation and enabling notifications. 🔔 Receive real-time alerts about gate changes, delays, and more, directly on your mobile device.

Interactive Terminal Maps: Navigating airports is now a breeze with interactive terminal maps. 🗺️ Find the quickest route to your connecting gate or locate the nearest Admirals Club lounge with ease.

AAdvantage® Account Details: Manage your AAdvantage account directly from the app. Check your miles, track your progress, and review your account details. Not a member yet? Sign up today and start earning rewards! 🌟

Upgrade Your Seat: Request and purchase upgrades effortlessly. 💺 See where you stand on the upgrade list within four hours of your scheduled departure, ensuring you're always in the loop.

Seat Selection: Choose or change your seat directly within the app. ️ Pick the perfect spot that suits your preferences and make changes on the go.

Track Your Bag: Know exactly where your bag is throughout its journey. 💼 From the moment it leaves your hands until you pick it up at your final destination, stay updated on its location.

Save Your Reservation: Recently viewed reservations are automatically saved in the app. ️ Access your flight details in seconds, making it convenient to plan your next trip.

Wi-Fi Access in the Air: On flights with Wi-Fi, enjoy free access to the American Airlines app and aa.com to check flight information and stream movies and TV shows. ✈️ Entertainment at no extra cost!

The app also requests several permissions to enhance your experience:

• Bluetooth: Used for location assistance within terminal maps.
• Location: Helps provide relevant, location-based information.
• Photos/Media/Files: Needed for storing parking reminders.
• Camera: Allows scanning of credit cards for faster checkout.
• Wi-Fi Connection Information: Detects connectivity to deliver necessary data.
• Other Permissions: Includes receiving Google notifications, processing notifications during sleep mode, accessing American’s web services, and providing vibration alerts.

Contact American Airlines at 800-222-2377 for any assistance. 📞

Features

• Dynamic home screen for timely travel tools

• Mobile boarding pass for paperless travel

• Real-time flight updates and notifications

• Interactive terminal maps for easy navigation

• AAdvantage account management

• Upgrade seat and track standby list

• Select or change your seat easily

• Track your bag's location

• Save and access recent reservations

• Free Wi-Fi entertainment on flights

Pros

• Access boarding passes and flight updates easily

• Navigate airports using interactive terminal maps

• Manage your AAdvantage account conveniently

• Track your bag's journey to your destination

• Access free in-flight entertainment and flight info

Cons

• Requires multiple permissions, raising privacy concerns

• Potential Bluetooth and location tracking