Hey AwardTrail blazers! American Airlines is running a Black Friday promo where you can buy AAdvantage miles with up to a 50% discount, and it lasts until December 2, 2025. The big question is: should you bite?

Generally, buying miles only makes sense if you're topping off your account for a specific, high-value redemption (think: a business class flight that would otherwise cost a fortune). Crunch the numbers to see if the discounted price per mile, plus any fees, is less than what you'd pay for the flight outright. If you have a specific trip in mind, this could be a great way to save some serious cash and travel in style!

Don't buy miles speculatively, though! Award charts and airline programs change frequently, and you don't want to be stuck with a pile of miles that are suddenly worth less. But, if you've been eyeing that dream getaway and are just a few miles short, this could be the deal you've been waiting for. So, check it out and see if it works for your travel plans.