American Airlines partners with MICHELIN Guide

American Airlines and the MICHELIN Guide have partnered to bring AAdvantage members exclusive culinary experiences, from chef-led dining events to bespoke food-focused journeys, extending the travel experience beyond the flight.

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American Airlines has announced an exclusive partnership with the MICHELIN Guide, creating new culinary experiences and destination-led opportunities for AAdvantage loyalty programme members.
Members will be able to redeem AAdvantage miles for exclusive chef-led dining events, MICHELIN-Starred restaurant collaborations and bespoke culinary travel experiences, with the first events planned for 2027.
The partnership will also see American become the official and exclusive restaurant partner for U.S. MICHELIN Guide Ceremonies, strengthening the connection between premium travel, loyalty and world-class dining.

American Airlines is helping AAdvantage members discover the world through cuisine. American and the MICHELIN Guide have announced an exclusive partnership designed to bring members closer to the people, places and flavours that make every destination unique. By combining the world’s largest airline loyalty programme with the world’s most respected authority in dining, the two brands aim to create unique experiences that celebrate the connection between travel, culture and exceptional cuisine.

From intimate dinners with renowned chefs to supporting the culinary industry through MICHELIN Guide ceremonies and unparalleled private culinary trips, the partnership will unlock new ways for members to experience destinations beyond the flight itself. Whether discovering a city’s culinary scene or connecting with celebrated chefs, AAdvantage members will unlock experiences that bring travel to life, one meal at a time.

“Food and beverage is an important driver of customer satisfaction, and we’ve made significant investments to elevate the experience through chef collaborations, premium dining offerings and award-winning beverage programmes,” said American’s Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. “Through our partnership with the MICHELIN Guide, we’re creating experiences that go beyond travel, giving AAdvantage members access to extraordinary culinary moments that celebrate discovery, connection and the joy of exploring the world.”

AAdvantage members will have opportunities to redeem miles for intimate, chef-led dining events featuring some of the world’s most celebrated culinary talent. Created in collaboration with the MICHELIN Guide, each experience will offer guests rare access to exceptional MICHELIN-Starred restaurant collaborations, innovative menus and the stories behind them. Members can save the date for the first three experiences, planned for February 2027 in Los Angeles, April 2027 in Miami, and June 2027 in Chicago.

American is the official and exclusive restaurant partner for the U.S. MICHELIN Guide Ceremonies – events that recognise the chefs and restaurants shaping the culinary landscape through MICHELIN Stars, Bib Gourmand awards and other the MICHELIN Guide honours. Through this partnership, American will support and celebrate culinary professionals during some of the industry’s most significant moments, helping spotlight culinary excellence while reinforcing the connection between premium travel and world-class dining.

AAdvantage members will have opportunities to redeem miles for bespoke culinary travel experiences designed in collaboration with the MICHELIN Guide. Crafted by MICHELIN Guide experts and informed by the knowledge of its inspectors, each journey will provide privileged access to some of the world’s most celebrated chefs, hotels and wineries through fully customised itineraries and one-of-a-kind experiences. Members can save the date for the inaugural culinary journey to Porto, Portugal, in September 2027, timed to coincide with American’s launch of service to the destination.

“At the MICHELIN Guide, we believe exceptional dining has the power to inspire discovery, foster meaningful connections and create lasting memories,” said MICHELIN Guide’s International Director Gwendal Poullennec. “With this partnership, we’re excited to bring travellers closer to the people, places and culinary experiences that make every journey extraordinary.”