The best American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards at every milestone

You can earn more than just elite status when you accumulate American AAdvantage Loyalty Points. At select Loyalty Point thresholds, American Airlines offers Loyalty Point Rewards that let you select perks such as bonus miles, systemwide upgrades, World of Hyatt status, trip credits and lounge benefits.But the best Loyalty Point Rewards choice at each threshold isn't always obvious. Some rewards offer significant potential value but require flexibility and knowledge to maximize their value. Meanwhile, other rewards are easier to maximize or may make more sense based on your specific situation.I've reached several of these milestones in recent years. So in this guide, I'll walk through the current Loyalty Point Rewards at each threshold, explain which ones I'd choose and highlight when another option might make more sense for you.What are American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards?American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards are perks you can select as you reach specific Loyalty Point milestones each status-qualifying year, which runs from March 1 to the end of February. You have until a month after the end of each status-qualifying year to select your Loyalty Point Rewards.ERIC ROSEN/THE P...