Is there a lifetime AirPass?

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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It's possible to earn a lifetime United 1K. Super-frequent flyers can earn United 1K for life. All you need to do is earn 3 million miles through the United Million Miler program.

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His name is Tom Stuker — a 69-year-old New Jersey car dealership consultant — and he's the biggest mistake United Airlines ever made. In 1990, United offered a lifetime pass for $290,000.

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The reason we are sunsetting AirPass is it doesn't work very effectively with our partner airlines, and that has been a frustration, Taylor said. We are simplifying everything we do, and AirPass sometimes was just too manual. It wasn't in our new modern world of retailing.

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Frequent flyer miles earned from the following major domestic airlines do not expire: Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards, United Airlines MileagePlus. Other airlines, including American and Alaska, have varying mileage expiration policies and ways to keep your miles active.

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Are you wondering how Flying Blue works? It's simple. You can earn Miles and use them to get what you want; you can gain XP (Experience Points) and advance to the next level for more generous perks; and you can always earn more Miles! Sign up for Flying Blue, it's free!

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No, it is not true that cabin crew and pilots get free air tickets for themselves and families. While they may receive discounts on flights or other benefits from their employer, these are usually limited to certain routes or times of year.

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Flight Pass is an annual subscription plan that allows subscribers to travel frequently on eligible Alaska Airlines flights by paying a monthly fixed fee.

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Lufthansa miles expire 36 months after they are earned, at the end of the quarter, as well as when you or Lufthansa closes the account without first redeeming your miles.

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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.

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