The American Airlines companion pass is a certificate that gives eligible AAdvantage credit card customers the chance to book a $99 companion flight after booking a domestic round-trip ticket on American Airlines. Cardholders with a qualifying AAdvantage card will receive one companion pass every year after spending $20,000 to $30,000 a year, depending on the card.
Credit cards that offer the American Airlines companion pass:
American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Silver Credit Card: Offers a companion certificate for 2 guests, after spending $20,000 or more in purchases each year.
American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Red Credit Card: Offers a companion certificate for 1 guest, after spending $20,000 or more in purchases each year.
American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Business Credit Card: Offers a companion certificate for 1 guest, after spending $30,000 or more in purchases each year.
CitiBusiness AAdvantage Card: Offers a companion certificate for 1 guest, after spending $30,000 or more in purchases each year.
To earn an American Airlines companion pass, your account will need to be open for at least 45 days after your card anniversary date. You must also purchase one round-trip economy fare through American Airlines Meeting Services. Then, you can get the companion pass for an additional $99, plus taxes and fees. Passes are good for one year from the date they're issued, but they're only redeemable on the same flight as the first purchased ticket.
You'll receive your American Airlines companion certificate about 8 to 10 weeks after you qualify. Bear in mind that when booking your flight, destinations are limited to the continental U.S., but Alaska and Hawaii residents may book flights departing from their state and arriving in one of the other 48 states.