Question: what is the difference between award miles and elite qualifying miles?
Answer: There are two different terms here: EQM – Elite Qualifying Miles – the numbers of miles you earn toward elite status. ... RDM – Redeemable Miles – the miles you use to get an award ticket, upgrade using miles, or redeem for other airline and partner awards. Labeled as “Award Mileage” in your aa.com AAdvantage account.