Save with Citi AAdvantage Reduced Mileage Awards Q1 2013 and 10 Percent Mileage Refund

With Citi AAdvantage Select, Executive and Business credit cards you can save 7500 AA miles off roundtrip award tickets on American Airlines to a number of U.S. cities, in either coach or business class.

And with Citi AAdvantage personal credit cards (not Business) you can also receive a 10% mileage refund, up to 10,000 AAdvantage miles per year per AAdvantage account. 

Here's a quick FAQ to help you figure out if this deal will work for you:

What are the AAdvantage Reduced Mileage Award Cities and Routes for January-March 2013?

Please view the American AAdvantage Reduced Mileage Award Site for the complete list, organized by Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and Canada destinations.

Here are just a few examples of popular cities that are included:

Atlanta, GA

Boston, MA

Charleston, SC

Charlotte, NC

Houston (HOU and IAH)

Monterey, CA

Montreal

NYC (LGA)

NYC (EWR)

Orange County, CA

Philadelphia, PA

Santa Barbara, CA

Toronto

Vancouver

Washington DC (DCA)

West Palm Beach

Are There Any Blackout Dates?

Yes, these dates are excluded:

• January 1-2, 2013
• February 15-18, 2013
• March 8-11 and 15-17 and 22-24, 2013
• March 29-April 1, 2013.

Can I Book an AAdvantage Reduced Mileage Award Online?

No, you must call 

Will American Airlines Waive the $25 Phone Booking Fee Since the Reduced Mileage Awards Can't Be Booked Online?

Officially, no, unless you already have phone booking fees waived with elite status. Some may have persuaded an agent to waive the fee, but your mileage may vary, don't be disappointed if you're not able to get it waived.

Are Reduced Mileage Awards Available for Travel on oneworld or other American Partner Airlines?

No, only for travel on American and American Eagle. 

Is the 10% Mileage Refund Available for AAdvantage Awards Booked on oneworld Partners?

Yes.

Can I Use This for One Way AAdvantage Awards?

Not per the terms and conditions. While some folks may manage to persuade an agent to do this, it's not supposed to be allowed so count yourself lucky if you manage to get a one way reduced mileage award.

Can I Get a 10% Mileage Refund Per Citi AAdvantage Card?

No, the 10% mileage refund up to 10,000 AAdvantage miles per year is per AAdvantage account.

What Other Key Terms Should I Be Aware Of?

• Valid for roundtrip MileSAAver awards only
• Reduced Mileage Awards only be claimed from the primary cardmember's AAdvantage account
• Valid for First Class on flights with two classes of service and Business Class on flights with three classes of service.
• You must be a Citi^® / AAdvantage^® credit cardmember at the time the award is issued to be eligible for a Reduced Mileage Award.

How Can I Earn More AAdvantage Miles?

See our posts Earn 1 Million Miles and Points in a Year Without Flying and BankDirect: Earn American AAdvantage Miles for Half a Cent Per Mile

Will you be taking advantage of Citi AAdvantage reduced mileage awards and a 10% mileage refund?