The 2015 American AAdvantage program is providing hefty bonuses to premium cabin flyers while not taking away anything from members flying on discount fares (in other words, 1 mile continues to earn 1 mile — while business and first class tickets earn bonuses like most international programs provide). Already the AAdvantage program provided: Miles based on distance flown Bonus miles for elite frequent flyers Bonus miles for more expensive tickets This is a new bonus added on top. Here’s how it was announced for the year. Here’s what AAdvantage President Suzanne Rubin said at the time the bonus was launched (bolding mine): As the largest airline in the world, with a global network that spans 54 countries, our frequent flyer program must also be the best in the business. A mile flown continues to be…
