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Also: The best ways to use points and miles to fly from the US to Australia [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Apr 29, 2022 SPONSORED BY [TPG] WAYS TO EARN AMERICAN AIRLINES LOYALTY POINTS WITHOUT FLYING Can you drink and opinionate your way to American Airlines elite status? That is the question. If you are new here, I procured my first-ever airline status at the end of last year. Although the perks of AAdvantage's Gold status (the most basic level of the elite tiers) are minimal, I did get upgraded to first class on a regional flight this morning from St. Louis to Chicago, marking my first complimentary upgrade thus far (#winning). But enough about me. These days, there are more ways than ever to earn elite status with American Airlines thanks to its new[Loyalty Points]( program. Instead of tying elite status just to flying, it's also tied to everyday activities ranging from [shopping online]( to using an [American Airlines credit card]( to dining out. You can even make progress toward achieving AAdvantage elite status by earning Loyalty Points on a wine subscription service called [Winc, which TPG tested]( to see whether it may be worth your time and money. But as one TPG reader found out, you don’t have to buy anything to accrue Loyalty Points and get one step closer to securing AAdvantage elite status. This reader closed the gap to top-tier elite status with American simply by [taking online surveys]( in exchange for receiving Loyalty Points. On a personal note, today is my last day authoring the newsletter for a while. I'm off on an adventure, hitting four airports in as many days, as I make my way to my final destination of Paris. You can follow along[here](. Au revoir. Featured photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy. Caroline Tanner, News Reporter Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](#). FROM OUR PARTNER SPONSORED BY [TPG] The Venmo Credit Card lets you earn custom cash back to send, spend, or even to auto-purchase the crypto of your choice from your Venmo account. Plus, it syncs seamlessly with the Venmo app. See terms [here](. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Hilton, Marriott and other loyalty programs are offering free points for new members]( A look at all current loyalty program sign-up bonuses. [Read more]( [Disneyland's most affordable hotel now set for a Pixar reimagining]( Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be reimagined into an all-new Pixar theme. [Read more]( [The best ways to use points and miles to fly from the US to Australia]( Demand for flights from the U.S. to Australia is high with the country's recent reopening, so here's how you can find award space. [Read more]( [Cruise line bosses now eyeing 2023 for full recovery from COVID-19 downturn]( If you thought cruising was back, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. [Read more]( [Be warned: You may now need advance reservations for Hawaii activities]( All visitors to Hawaii must purchase advance reservations for Diamond Head State Monument starting in May. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [IHG recently opened its first Atwell Suites in Miami Brickell: Here's what it's like]( 2 [Quick points: Save miles or money and unlock better availability with positioning flights]( 3 [5 things to love about Celebrity Beyond]( 4 [How many points will I earn on a hotel stay? A comparison of the major brands]( 5 [Norse Atlantic launches with some amazing flight deals]( 6 [Deal alert: Fly to Puerto Vallarta from Denver, Houston, LA & other cities from $261 RT]( 7 [Accor is catching up to American rivals — but why isn’t it adding more US hotels?]( 8 [Why you should consider having both the personal and business Amex Platinum cards]( 9 [This time it's for real: Greece to lift entry restrictions for travelers starting May 1]( 10 [New to travel rewards? Here’s the perfect beginner card combo]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](#) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page](#) for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022