American Airlines Updates Status Match To Include Free Spirit Elite Members

May 20, 2026

American Airlines has refreshed its Instant Status Match promotion, and now Spirit Airlines’ elite members are eligible. If you hold elite status with Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, or Spirit, AA will match your status — including eligible matches up to...

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