CheapOair Is Now Enrolling Flyers in AA Advantage
Skift Take
American Airlines gave CheapOair a vote of confidence in permitting the online travel agency to enroll AA Advantage members. Look for more online travel agencies to establish these types of deals.
In a deal that has parallels to an earlier Expedia-Red Lion Hotels agreement, flyers can now enroll in American Airlines' loyalty program, AA Advantage, when booking a flight on CheapOair.com.
In a program that began a little more than a week ago, when members of CheapOair Rewards book an American Airlines flight on CheapOair.com, they can enroll in AA Advantage without leaving CheapOair, and earn American Airlines points.
Glenn Cusano, co-CEO of CheapOair parent company Fareportal, told Skift Friday the idea for these loyalty signups emerged from a breakfast meeting with American Airlines executives a few months ago. He said it is t
