American Offers 787 Simulator Experience in Miles-Only Auction

American has announced a new auction opportunity exclusive to members of its AAdvantage frequent flier program: a Boeing 787 simulator experience.

Boeing 787 flight deck
Inside the cockpit of a WestJet 787-9. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Mateen Kontoravdis)
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American Airlines has announced a new auction opportunity exclusive to members of its AAdvantage frequent flier program: a “first-of-its-kind” Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator experience paired with a luxury hotel stay in Dallas.

The offering is available for redemption using AAdvantage miles through Mastercard’s Priceless platform and is open for bidding through May 18 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

The experience is scheduled for July 10-12 and is designed for one winner and a guest. Highlights include a four-hour private simulator session at American’s headquarters in Fort Worth on July 11, where participants will receive a one-on-one preflight briefing and hands-on simulator time with a professional pilot.

Participants get a first-hand look inside a full-motion flight simulator (Photo: Envoy Air)

Attendees will have the chance to select virtual flight paths, including routes over Mount Rainier and Miami, and perform takeoffs and landings in the full-motion simulator.

Participants will be transported from the Thompson Dallas hotel to the simulator facility and back as part of the package. The package includes a two-night stay in a King Premium room with a $100 food and beverage credit. Transportation and air travel to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are not included.

Eligibility requirements include being an AAdvantage Mastercard cardmember, age 18 or older, with a valid World of Hyatt membership at least 14 days before check-in. The second participant must be at least 12 years old. Winners will be notified via email and must sign a waiver and accept terms within 48 hours of notification.

At the time of writing, the current bid was 600,000 miles.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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