AA.com now lets users redeem Cathay Pacific and Dragonair flights online. After saving up so many AA miles, having a few more convenient redemption options is a nice improvement—though it could also be a downside, since more people may book them. If you need these awards, redeem sooner rather than later. Will China Southern online redemptions be far behind?

Tested a few routes:

  • Hong Kong HKG-Shanghai PVG:
  • Hong Kong HKG-Los Angeles LAX