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American Airlines Auctions Boeing 787 Simulator Experience

Winning bidder will participate in a four-hour flight.

Simulator at American Airlines facility
American Airlines simulator [Courtesy: American Airlines]
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Key Takeaways:

  • American Airlines and Mastercard are offering AAdvantage members an exclusive auction to redeem miles for a virtual Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight simulator experience.
  • The package includes a private, four-hour session in a full-motion simulator guided by a professional pilot at AA's Fort Worth campus, allowing participants to virtually fly and practice takeoffs and landings.
  • The experience, designed for one member and a guest, also comes with a two-night stay at the Thompson Dallas by Hyatt, a $100 food and beverage credit, and local transportation.
  • Bidding for this unique opportunity, with simulator sessions scheduled for July, is live on Mastercard's Priceless.com platform and closes on May 18.
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American Airlines is offering members of its frequent flier program, AAdvantage, a rare opportunity to step into the cockpit of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner—virtually. In partnership with Mastercard, the airline has launched an exclusive auction allowing members to redeem miles for a unique flight simulator experience.

For the first time, AAdvantage members can bid on a package that includes a private, four-hour session in a Boeing 787 full-motion flight simulator, located at the carrier’s Skyview headquarters campus in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Ryan Ewing

Ryan is Group President of Firecrown Media’s Aviation Group, overseeing a portfolio that includes FLYING, AirlineGeeks, AVweb, Plane + Pilot, KITPLANES, and AircraftForSale.com. He founded AirlineGeeks.com in February 2013 and has more than a decade of experience across aviation media, airport operations, airline workforce planning, and Part 135 regulatory compliance. His experience ranges from time behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing aviation industry executives. Ryan holds a B.S. in Air Transportation Management and an MBA from Arizona State University and is an adjunct instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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