American Airlines is giving customers the perfect assist ahead of FIFA World Cup 26. The airline is making it easier than ever to get to every match with additional flight options, more opportunities to redeem AAdvantage miles for tickets and exclusive perks for AAdvantage members. In addition, to celebrate the airline’s sponsorship as the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26, American will roll out aircraft decal installations on its domestic fleet and launch a creative marketing campaign leading up to the FIFA World Cup 26 Final Draw in Washington, D.C. on December 5.
As soon as soccer fans know where and when their favorite teams will take the pitch, American will have additional flights ready for sale to get them to every match. The airline is adding frequencies and flying larger planes between the 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, making it easy for fans to follow their teams from the group stage to the final match.
“American is ready with its game plan for the FIFA World Cup 26, adding an extra 27,000 seats on 12 routes this summer,” said Brian Znotins, American’s senior vice president of network planning. “With more flights to all host cities, we’re making sure fans don’t miss the chance to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime moment across North America.”
Along with more flights between Los Angeles and Seattle or Boston and Dallas-Fort Worth, American is introducing nonstop service between Atlanta and Kansas City during the quarterfinal round.
As millions of fans prepare for the world’s biggest sporting event, American is giving AAdvantage members another unique way to join in on the action by redeeming AAdvantage miles for FIFA World Cup 26 match tickets. AAdvantage members will have early access to redeem miles for all match tickets through American based on their status level. Here’s the game plan:
- December 17 – AAdvantage Executive Platinum status and ConciergeKey members
- December 18 – AAdvantage Gold status, AAdvantage Platinum status and AAdvantage Platinum Pro status members
- December 19 – All AAdvantage members
To stay ahead of the game, members are encouraged to download the American app and enable push notifications for ticket access alerts starting December 17, based on member status level.
Members can earn miles and loyalty points by flying or engaging with the airline’s partners, getting them closer to status for exclusive access to FIFA World Cup 26 match tickets. AAdvantage members can also save up to 40 percent when buying AAdvantage miles.
Exclusive Experiences through FIFA World Cup 26 Perks
American is giving AAdvantage members daily opportunities to enter sweepstakes throughout the year for a chance to win prizes that get fans closer to the action. Fans may visit fwc26perks.com for a chance to win any one of the following AAdvantage Perks—available only to members of American’s AAdvantage loyalty program, which offers countless ways for customers to earn and redeem miles:
- Opening match tickets to FIFA World Cup 26 (currently available on Perks)
- Group stage match of choice
- Watch a U.S. Men’s National Team group stage match
- Watch a FIFA World Cup 26 match with a FIFA Legend
As the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26, American is taking its sponsorship to new heights. Starting this month, every aircraft in the American Airlines fleet—totaling more than 1,550 aircraft—will display a custom FIFA World Cup 26 decal, in partnership with Qatar Airways, honoring the airlines’ commitment to connecting fans, teams and the world’s most celebrated sporting event. The decals will be applied across the domestic fleet by the end of December, allowing travelers to share in the excitement as American counts down to kickoff.
This month, fans will begin seeing American’s new creative content celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 across national television, digital and social platforms.
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