How do I get American Airlines priority?

As we mentioned, the easiest way to get priority boarding with American Airlines is to fly in a premium cabin. First class passengers board in Group 1; business class passengers board in Groups 1 and 2; and premium economy passengers board in Group 4.



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Getting the top levels of priority boarding is reserved for the most frequent flyers, active military members and higher fare class. You can also board early by being an AAdvantage card member. However, if you prefer other airlines, look for other travel cards that offer priority boarding and compare your options.

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Fly in a premium cabin All passengers flying in a premium cabin get priority boarding. But the group you'll be assigned to depends on which class of service you're flying. Passengers in the front cabin board with Group 1.

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One of these benefits is often priority (or preferred) boarding. It exists so you can board the plane before most passengers, and you'll have plenty of time to find bin space for your carry-on and settle into your seat before the frenzied reprobates stampede aboard. This is a great benefit! Most of the time.

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If you need your carry-on bag during a long layover or prefer not to wait at a late-night baggage claim after a long day of flying, then purchasing a priority boarding upgrade may be well worth it. In essence, purchasing priority boarding is staking claim to readily accessible overhead bin space.

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Information for senior travelers Early boarding is available if you need more time or assistance boarding. You must identify yourself to the gate agent to request early boarding. Wheelchair assistance is available to help with long distances at the airport.

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Group 4 is also known as priority boarding. Boarding group 5 on American Airlines includes Main Cabin Extra passengers (excluding Basic Economy tickets) and eligible AAdvantage credit card members. Group 5 is also known as preferred boarding.

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In order to avoid delaying others when they are boarding, and to limit the chance of others pushing past him or into him whilst he's trying to get into his seat. Why do some people choose their seats when they book a flight, while others don't have to?

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Priority boarding for passengers with disabilities, assistive devices or emotional support animals. Passengers with “status” like Executive Platinum, Gold, Silver, Premier Access, Club, etc. Passengers behind exist rows (some airlines only, like Alaska) Passengers with upgraded seating like “More space” fares.

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Yes. As an AAdvantage Executive Platinum® member, even if you have not re-qualified, you can buy a lower status level. Please log in to see your offer/s.

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  1. Government-issued photo ID.
  2. Admirals Club® digital membership card or physical Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® or AAdvantage® status card.
  3. A boarding pass for same-day travel on an eligible flight.


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In most cases, airlines offer a discount on the base airfare component of the flight. This discount percentage differs from airline to airline. However, the senior citizen must pay all types of taxes and fees on the ticket booking.

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You can add Priority Boarding to your trip to get an earlier boarding group. If you add Premier Access to your trip you get Priority Boarding automatically and you get access to faster check-in and security lines.

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Special Perks
The benefits start before you even board the airplane, travelers who have first-class tickets obtain priority access to expedited airport security checkpoint lines. After passing security, first-class ticket holders also get to sit down in exclusive lounge areas with luxury amenities.

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Instead of printing it, and displaying it as though it were a watermark on the card stock, it will be in the bottom left hand corner and inside of a circle. Black means elite status or other 'priority access' eligibility, and if it isn't shaded black it displays your boarding group.

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Better comfort. Not only does waiting to board let you bypass the often stressful and crowded lines (or 'gate lice' as one woman put it), doing so lets you enjoy more legroom, open seating, and less claustrophobia for a few minutes longer in the gate rather than the plane.

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Priority Boarding Fees “Airlines even offer priority boarding for a fee, so those who want early access to the overhead bins can pay for it. The price for priority boarding starts at around $10 and maxes out at around $30.

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