Priority privileges

Speed through check-in, security and boarding

Priority gives you the fastest route through most airport-congested areas.

Look for 'Priority' signs when you check in at the American Airlines counter, go through security and at the gate. For faster boarding, proceed when the Priority boarding group is called and board even earlier if you’re seated in First or Business or are an AAdvantage^® status member. Just look for 'Priority' on your boarding pass.

Arrive late to the gate? Bypass general boarding and head to the Priority lane to board at any time.

Boarding process

Who's eligible for priority privileges?

First, Business and Premium Economy passengers
AAdvantage^® status members
AirPass℠ travelers
oneworld^® Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members
Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Executive cardholders

Buy Priority

You can buy Priority for your trip on American marketed and operated flights at check-in on aa.com.

Terms and conditions This content can be expanded

Priority is only available on flights operated and marketed by American Airlines. Priority is not available on codeshare flights operated by another airline.
Priority lanes at check-in counters and gates will be available at most major airport locations.
Exclusive lanes at security checkpoints are available at participating airports.
Priority is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Priority is offered on select routes and is subject to availability.
This offer is made at the discretion of American Airlines and is subject to change or termination at any time with or without notice to the customer.

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Priority privileges

Speed through check-in, security and boarding

Who's eligible for priority privileges?

Buy Priority