DallasMeetup Welcomes American Airlines AAdvantage Business™ as a New Annual Partner
DallasMeetup Welcomes American Airlines AAdvantage Business™ as a New Annual Partner
DallasMeetup is proud to announce American Airlines AAdvantage Business™ (AAdvantage Business) as a new partner, strengthening our shared commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, operators, and growing companies across the Dallas-Fort Worth business ecosystem.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with DallasMeetup as a partner and connect with entrepreneurs and fast‑growing companies in the Dallas–Fort Worth region,” said Lucas Martin, SVP of Global Sales, American Airlines. “Together, with AAdvantage Business, we’re strengthening the resources, connections, and opportunities to help grow their business and strengthen our community.”
As one of the world’s largest airlines, headquartered right here in DFW, American Airlines plays a critical role in connecting Dallas to global markets. Through AAdvantage Business, the airline offers a powerful loyalty and rewards program specifically designed for small and mid-sized businesses, startups, and scaling teams that travel for work.
What Is AAdvantage® Business?
AAdvantage® Business is a free-to-join program that empowers businesses with a suite of tools to streamline booking and travel management. Companies earn miles from business travel, and travelers who register with the program earn more rewards when traveling for business. It’s designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses—ranging from fast growing startups to more established SMBs—making it especially relevant for the diverse business audience that DallasMeetup serves.
AAdvantage® Business allows eligible companies to:
Earn miles for the business: Earn 1 AAdvantage® mile for your business for every $1 spent on eligible travel with American. Plus, unlock exclusive flight savings when your company qualifies for the AAdvantage Business Select℠ tier.
Fly for business and earn more Loyalty Points: Earn additional Loyalty Points on business travel anywhere you book, along with the miles and Loyalty Points you earn as an AAdvantage® member.
Simplify travel management: Simplify booking, reporting and travel management with a suite of tools designed for Travel Managers. Access tools built specifically for business travelers
Redeem miles: Use miles for flights to offset business travel expenses, or transfer to an employee.
Stay connected at 35,000 Feet: Enjoy free, high-speed Wi-Fi high-speed, satellite-based Wi-Fi¹ across more than 2 million American Airlines flights a year, sponsored by AT&T.
Why this partnership matters
DallasMeetup exists to bring people together-founders, executives, investors, and professionals who are actively building companies and careers. Travel is a core part of that journey, whether it’s:
Meeting customers and partners
Attending conferences and industry events
Expanding into new markets
Managing distributed teams
Supporting the DFW business community
This partnership reflects a shared belief in local leadership with global reach. Dallas-Fort Worth continues to emerge as a top destination for corporate headquarters, entrepreneurs, and innovation - and American Airlines is a key part of that momentum.
As an Annual Partner, AAdvantage® Business will be integrated across DallasMeetup programming throughout the year, including:
Flagship networking mixers
Industry-specific cohorts
Digital media and content
Community touchpoints that highlight resources for modern business leaders
Looking ahead
We’re excited to collaborate with American Airlines AAdvantage® Business to deliver meaningful value to our members-helping them connect, grow, and go further. Please join us in welcoming AAdvantage® Business to the DallasMeetup partner family.
