A baby born on May 1 could receive one of the most unexpected and generous welcome gifts imaginable—100,000 AAdvantage® miles from American Airlines. In celebration of Frequent Flyer Day 2025, the airline is offering this impressive mileage bonus to the first baby born on that day, marking a high-flying start to a lifetime of travel.
Frequent Flyer Day Celebrates Loyalty and Legacy
May 1 is not just another day on the calendar for American Airlines. It commemorates the launch of the AAdvantage® program in 1981—the world’s first frequent flyer program from a major airline. Now in its 44th year, the program continues to reward loyalty and inspire travel. This year, American is extending that celebration to the next generation with an eye-catching promotion aimed at the youngest possible traveler.
The idea behind the giveaway is simple: the first baby born on May 1, 2025, and properly entered into the promotion, will receive 100,000 AAdvantage® miles. According to American Airlines, that’s enough to kick-start travel dreams well before a child’s first steps. From future family vacations to milestone adventures, those miles could be used over time as the child grows.
How to Enter: Tag, Post, and Verify
Parents of babies born on May 1 can enter the promotion by posting a photo on X (formerly Twitter) showing the newborn along with the time of birth (including time zone). The post must tag @AmericanAir and include the hashtags #AAdvantage, #FrequentFlyerDay, and #promotion. No purchase is necessary to enter. Once verified by American Airlines, the winner will be announced, and the miles will be added to the baby’s newly created AAdvantage® account.
Enrollment for children is straightforward. Parents or legal guardians can sign up their child for the AAdvantage® program online, making it easy for kids to start earning miles with every trip. It’s a fun way to include children in the travel experience and build a mileage balance that can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, or other rewards in the future.
AAdvantage®: A Program That Keeps Evolving
Since its debut in 1981, the AAdvantage® program has remained one of the most influential loyalty programs in the travel industry. Over the years, it has evolved to offer more benefits, easier status tracking, and better ways to earn miles—not just through flying, but also through everyday purchases with program partners.
As of the 2025 qualification year, which began on March 1, millions of members are already enjoying upgraded features and new opportunities to unlock rewards. Members can join the program for free and begin earning miles right away, even if they don’t fly frequently.
American Airlines continues to innovate the travel experience through its loyalty offerings. With Frequent Flyer Day, the airline not only honors longtime members but also welcomes new ones—even those just minutes old—into a global community of travelers.
Born to Travel
Frequent Flyer Day is a celebration of exploration, loyalty, and now, new beginnings. The baby born on May 1 who wins the 100,000-mile gift will represent the future of travel, embodying the idea that it’s never too early to discover the world. Whether it’s their first family vacation or a solo trip years down the road, this early gift sets the tone for a lifetime of adventure.
In a world where experiences matter more than ever, American Airlines’ creative approach to celebrating its AAdvantage® legacy is more than just a promotion—it’s a statement about the power of travel to inspire and connect across generations.
