What airlines is American Airlines partners with?

oneworld® airline partners
  • American Airlines.
  • Alaska Airlines.
  • British Airways.
  • Cathay Pacific.
  • Finnair.
  • Iberia.
  • Japan Airlines.
  • Malaysia Airlines.




American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, which in 2026 includes major international partners such as British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines (JAL), Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Finnair, and Alaska Airlines. Beyond the formal alliance, American maintains extensive bilateral partnerships with carriers like Etihad Airways, GOL Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetSMART. They also have a significant "Atlantic Joint Business" agreement with British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia, allowing for seamless booking and mileage earning across the Atlantic. For travelers in 2026, these partnerships mean you can earn and redeem AAdvantage miles on flights operated by nearly 30 different airlines worldwide. This global network is further enhanced by "intermodal" partnerships with rail providers like Deutsche Bahn in Germany, allowing passengers to book a single itinerary that includes both a flight and a high-speed train connection to cities without major airports.

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Airlines you can search include American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, in addition to its other partner airlines such as Jetstar, Emirates and Fiji Airways.

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American Airlines is considered to be a safe airline and has excellent mileage redemption options. It offers flights to many destinations worldwide and has a variety of ticket types for travelers of all budgets. Before booking a ticket, be sure to join the AAdvantage loyalty program for added benefits.

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The current list of non-alliance partners includes:
  • Jet Airways.
  • Aegean Airlines - another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Air China - yet another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Hawaiian Airlines - (inter-island and South Pacific flights only).
  • South African Airways - another leftover Star Alliance partner.


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