Is AirPass being replaced?

The AirPass program will be sunsetting, with all program functionality to end by March 31, 2024. AirPass will no longer accept additional funds for existing contracts.



As of early 2026, American Airlines has not introduced a direct one-to-one replacement for the AirPass (formerly AAirpass) program. American officially stopped selling new AirPass memberships and renewals on November 30, 2022, and aimed to fully sunset the program for non-lifetime members by early 2024. The airline's strategy has been to migrate these high-value frequent flyers toward "published fares" and corporate contract structures rather than the fixed-rate, prepaid model. While the airline has occasionally offered former AirPass holders the opportunity to purchase ConciergeKey status directly to "sweeten" the transition, a similar prepaid debit-style travel fund with fixed mileage rates does not currently exist in their portfolio. It is important to note that the original Lifetime AAirpass contracts (sold mostly in the 1980s) are still being honored as legal commitments, but for everyone else, the program is effectively a part of aviation history.

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After the lifetime and unlimited travel AAirpass program was discontinued, American Airlines offered a different product under a similar name, which instead focused on pre-paid fares at a fixed price for frequent business travelers and required an annual minimum commitment of $10,000 per traveller.

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In the 1980s, while the airline was struggling financially, the airline offered a lifetime AirPass (formerly known as AAirpass) for $250,000. The cost of the pass increased over time and was discontinued in the 1990s. Check out our nerdy picks for the best American Airlines credit cards and find the right card for you.

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Tom Stuker bought a lifetime pass from United Airlines for $500,000 back in 1990. Now he has accrued over 23 million miles flying around the world with a companion pass.

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Yes, printed boarding passes are still available should you prefer to not utilize a mobile boarding pass. You can print your boarding pass online, at the airport using a self-service kiosk, or from the ticket counter on the day of departure, prior to your flight's scheduled departure time.

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The e-ticket receipt often looks similar to an old-style paper ticket but doesn't need to be presented at the check-in counter on the day of your flight (although we suggest you have it with you, just in case as it serves as proof that your ticket was issued).

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If you don't want to end up being the next victim, the best thing to do is destroy your boarding cards before throwing them in the garbage or, better yet, use the official airline apps and by-pass the paper option altogether.

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The most common is for 10 percent off of the full fare price of a flight, with the age eligibility ranging from 50-65. A note of caution, however: While 10 percent off may sound great at first, the savings may be skewed by ever-rising flight prices. Still, it's worthwhile to start by checking for the senior price.

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