American Airlines has today announced that JetSMART has officially joined the carrier’s award-winning AAdvantage® frequent flyer program. Customers will now be able to earn AAdvantage miles on both domestic and international JetSMART flights.
On Tuesday (September 24, 2024), American Airlines announced that JetSMART has joined the AAdvantage® loyalty program. Customers can now earn AAdvantage miles when flying on JetSMART-operated flights throughout South America. JetSMART customers can join AAdvantage for free when purchasing tickets on the airline’s website, enabling them to earn miles on domestic and international flights operated by JetSMART. Later this year, AAdvantage members will also be able to redeem miles for JetSMART flights.
In Tuesday’s announcement, American Airlines’ SVP – Revenue Management and Loyalty, Scott Chandler, said,
“We are excited to welcome JetSMART and their customers to the AAdvantage® program, the most valuable travel rewards program. This is a significant milestone in our partnership that offers customers more low fares and more travel options throughout South America.”
Also commenting on the new loyalty partnership, JetSMART’s CEO, Estuardo Ortiz, said,
“From the beginning, we have been innovators in South American aviation, offering ultra-low fares and an extensive route network, often connecting cities for the first time. By deepening our partnership with American, we are continuing to make history, furthering our mission of bringing air travel to every corner of the continent. Our customers will now be able to earn miles when they fly on the JetSMART network and connect to American's global network. As the fastest-growing airline in South America, this alliance strengthens our position as we work toward our vision of reaching 100 million passengers and 100 aircraft by 2028.”
JetSMART’s Chief Commercial Officer, Victor Mejía, added,
“This alliance is a significant step for JetSMART, with the 'SMART' part of our name now representing the adoption of the best travel rewards program, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. While American has established partnerships with other airlines in the past, this is the first time another airline — JetSMART — is adopting AAdvantage® as its loyalty program. This not only expands the benefits offered to our passengers but also positions JetSMART as a key player in the regional market.”
The strategic partnership between the two airlines started in 2023 with codeshare itineraries between the U.S. and Chile, and recently expanded to include flights in Peru and Argentina.
Founded in 2016, JetSMART is South America’s largest and newest ULCC, with domestic operations in Chile, Argentina, Perú and Colombia, and over 85 routes throughout the region with flights to/from Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay. The carrier operates a new fleet of 41 Airbus A320/A321 Family aircraft.
Source: American Airlines
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