{"id":200521,"date":"2025-10-21T16:55:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/current-offers-on-citi-american-airlines-aadvantage-cards-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:55:35","slug":"current-offers-on-citi-american-airlines-aadvantage-cards-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/current-offers-on-citi-american-airlines-aadvantage-cards-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Current offers on Citi \/ American Airlines AAdvantage cards &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you are a frequent American Airlines flyer, you have <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">plenty of credit card options<\/a> to help you earn additional miles and make the most of every American Airlines flight.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, there&#8217;s a valuable offer on the new <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11024?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Globe\u2122 Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11024?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Globe\u2122 Mastercard\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/11024?pid=11024&amp;name=Citi%C2%AE%20%2F%20AAdvantage%C2%AE%20Globe%E2%84%A2%20Mastercard%C2%AE&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) allowing new cardholders to earn a stash of miles for their next flight with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-aadvantage-globe-mastercard-launch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the latest AAdvantage card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, business owners loyal to American Airlines could also receive the highest-ever welcome offer on the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22146206?name=Citi\u00ae\u202f\/ AAdvantage Business\u2122\u202fWorld Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=22146206?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/22146206?pid=22146206&amp;name=Citi%C2%AE%E2%80%AF%2F%20AAdvantage%20Business%E2%84%A2%E2%80%AFWorld%20Elite%20Mastercard%C2%AE&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Now that Barclays has <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-goodbye-barclays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">closed applications for its AAdvantage cards<\/a>, Citi will officially become the exclusive issuer of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/citi-american-airlines-aadvantage-credit-card-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage cobranded card portfolio<\/a> starting in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can now <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/citi-american-airlines-transfer-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer Citi ThankYou Rewards points to AAdvantage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a rundown of the top Citi \/ AAdvantage credit cards and their current offers. Holding one of these cards could be a straightforward way to score a business-class ticket on American or its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/oneworld-alliance-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oneworld partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"comparison-of-the-citi-a-advantage-welcome-offers\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Comparison of the Citi AAdvantage welcome offers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-4199963584 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<table class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\">Card<\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\">Welcome offer<\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\">Offer value*<\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\">Annual fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11024?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Globe\u2122 Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11024?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Globe Mastercard<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>For a limited time, earn 90,000 miles after spending $5,000 in the first four months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,395<\/td>\n<td>$350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22146206?name=Citi\u00ae\u202f\/ AAdvantage Business\u2122\u202fWorld Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=22146206?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Business<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>For a limited time, earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 within the first five months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,163<\/td>\n<td>$0 introductory annual fee for the first 12 months, then $99 thereafter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221410949?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=221410949?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>(see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/221410949?pid=221410949&amp;name=Citi%C2%AE%20%2F%20AAdvantage%C2%AE%20Executive%20World%20Elite%20Mastercard%C2%AE&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $7,000 within the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,085<\/td>\n<td>$595<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/card-review-citiaadvantage-platinum-select\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus miles after spending $2,500 within the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$775<\/td>\n<td>$0 introductory annual fee for the first 12 months, then $99 thereafter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/credit-card-review-aadvantage-mileup-mastercard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae MileUp\u00ae<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Earn 15,000 bonus miles after spending $500 in purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$233<\/td>\n<td>$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Based on TPG&#8217;s October 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Citi \/ AA Platinum Select and AAdvantage MileUp cards have been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"citi-a-advantage-globe-mastercard\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Globe Mastercard<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11024?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Globe\u2122 Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11024?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Globe Mastercard<\/a><\/span> is the latest card offering for American Airlines flyers. It&#8217;s best suited for those who fly often but not enough to justify the premium card.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"tw-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-881693933 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-881693933 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Welcome bonus: <\/strong>For a limited time, earn 90,000 miles after spending $5,000 in the first four months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>According to TPG&#8217;s valuations, the welcome bonus is worth $1,395. This is a solid introductory offer for a new card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $350<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Semifrequent American Airlines flyers<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"AAdvantage Globe Mastercard_OCTOBER 2025_CCFL\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/10\/AAdvantage-Globe-Mastercard_OCTOBER-2025_CCFL.png?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 miles per dollar spent on eligible AAdvantage Hotels bookings<\/li>\n<li>3 miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent at restaurants, including takeout and delivery, and on eligible &#8220;Rides and Rails&#8221; purchases, including taxis, ride-hailing services and public transit<\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Globe&#8217;s standout perks include four Admirals Club passes each calendar year and a 5,000 &#8220;Flight Streak&#8221; Loyalty Point boost after four eligible American Airlines flights. You can do this up to three times per year for a total of 15,000 Loyalty Points.<\/p>\n<p>The card also provides an annual companion certificate each cardholder year, allowing you to pay $99 (plus taxes and fees) for a round-trip domestic Main Cabin ticket each year. Plus, you&#8217;ll receive the first checked bag free for the cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation, preferred Group 5 boarding and a Splurge credit.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a decent option for those who can take advantage of the companion certificate, lounge access and AAdvantage-related perks of the card in exchange for a more modest $350 annual fee.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11024?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Globe\u2122 Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11024?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Globe Mastercard<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/><a id=\"citi-a-advantage-business-world-elite-mastercard\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22146206?name=Citi\u00ae\u202f\/ AAdvantage Business\u2122\u202fWorld Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=22146206?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard<\/a><\/span> is Citi&#8217;s business card for AA loyalists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome bonus: <\/strong>For a limited time, earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 within the first five months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>According to TPG&#8217;s valuations, the welcome bonus is worth $1,163. This is the highest offer we&#8217;ve seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/aadvantage-citi-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the card&#8217;s history<\/a>, so now is the best time to apply if you&#8217;ve had this card on your radar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $0 introductory annual fee for the first 12 months, then $99 thereafter<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Business travelers<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases and eligible <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/choose-right-credit-card-for-your-business\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">business expenses<\/a>, including cable and satellite providers, car rentals, gas stations and telecommunications merchants<\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar spent on everything else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this card, you and up to four companions get a free first checked bag when flying a domestic American Airlines itinerary on the same reservation.<\/p>\n<p>If you put $30,000 in spending on the card in a cardmember year and renew your card, you&#8217;ll be rewarded with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-airline-companion-tickets\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">companion certificate<\/a>, which allows you to take a companion on a flight for $99 (plus taxes and fees). The certificate is only valid on a main-cabin round-trip domestic itinerary (48 contiguous states, unless you&#8217;re from Alaska or Hawaii). The certificate is granted upon account renewal, and the account must remain open for a full billing cycle after the anniversary date.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/citibusiness-aadvantage-platinum-mastercard-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the AAdvantage Business Mastercard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22146206?name=Citi\u00ae\u202f\/ AAdvantage Business\u2122\u202fWorld Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=22146206?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/><a id=\"citi-a-advantage-executive-world-elite-mastercard\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221410949?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=221410949?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive World Elite<\/a><\/span> is AA&#8217;s top-tier personal card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome bonus:<\/strong> Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $7,000 within the first three months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>According to TPG&#8217;s valuations, the welcome bonus is worth $1,085. This is the standard offer we typically see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/aadvantage-citi-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in the card&#8217;s history<\/a>, so you might be better off waiting for a higher offer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $595<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Those who want <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-american-airlines-admirals-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Admirals Club<\/a> access<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/Citi-AAdvantage-Executive-World-Elite-Mastercard_Update-Oct-2024.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 miles per dollar spent on eligible car rentals and hotels booked through American&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aadvantagecars.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">car rental<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aadvantagehotels.com\/?&amp;label=aa-vanity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hotel booking sites<\/a>, respectively<\/li>\n<li>4 miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This card benefits those who fly American frequently and want valuable statement credits and elite perks like Admirals Club access.<\/p>\n<p>Also, after spending $150,000 on your card in a calendar year, cardholders earn a boosted rate of 5 miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n<p>At $595, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221410949?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=221410949?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive World Elite<\/a><\/span> has a much higher annual fee than other options but comes with a notable benefit for frequent flyers: Admirals Club access for you and up to two guests traveling with you when you have a same-day boarding pass for an eligible flight.<\/p>\n<p>You can add up to three authorized users for $175 total and additional authorized users for $175 each after that. Each authorized user receives Admirals Club access (with a same-day boarding pass for an eligible flight) for themselves and up to two traveling companions.<\/p>\n<p>The card also comes with loyalty point bonuses, travel protections and statement credits for car rentals, food delivery, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/global-entry-vs-tsa-precheck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/airport-ride-hailing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ride-hailing services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/citi-aadvantage-executive-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the AAdvantage Executive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221410949?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=221410949?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive World Elite<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/><a id=\"citi-a-advantage-platinum-select-world-elite-mastercard\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard<\/h2>\n<p>The Citi \/ AAdvantage Platinum Select is Citi&#8217;s mid-tier AA option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome bonus:<\/strong> Earn 50,000 bonus miles after spending $2,500 within the first three months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>According to TPG&#8217;s valuations, the welcome bonus is worth $775, which is the typical offer we see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/aadvantage-citi-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in the card&#8217;s history<\/a>. Be sure to periodically check back, as this card occasionally offers higher welcome bonuses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $0 introductory annual fee for the first 12 months, then $99 thereafter<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Casual American Airlines flyers<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card art\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/10\/Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select_Update-Oct-2024-.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases and gas station and restaurant purchases<\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you fly American Airlines often enough to want an upgraded flight experience but are uninterested in Admirals Club access, this is a solid card option. It&#8217;s affordable and easy to keep in your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll receive benefits like preferred boarding, a free first checked bag for you and up to four companions on domestic American Airlines itineraries, and discounts on inflight snacks and beverage purchases.<\/p>\n<p>As a cardholder, you&#8217;ll also earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned from purchases, and this card does not charge <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/no-foreign-transaction-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foreign transaction fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another great benefit of this card is the ability to earn an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-aadvantage-card-flight-discount\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines flight discount<\/a> after spending $20,000 or more in purchases during your card membership year and renewing your card.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/card-review-citiaadvantage-platinum-select\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the AAdvantage Platinum Select<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"american-airlines-a-advantage-mile-up\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp<\/h2>\n<p>The American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp card is Citi&#8217;s entry-level AA product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome bonus:<\/strong> Earn 15,000 bonus miles after spending $500 in purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>According to TPG&#8217;s valuations, this welcome bonus is worth $233. This is the standard offer we typically see on this card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Beginners looking to earn American Airlines miles<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/American-Airlines-AAdvantage-MileUP-CONSUMER-Card.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases and at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/grocery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grocery stores<\/a>, including grocery delivery services<\/li>\n<li>1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a beginner looking for an inexpensive way to earn American miles, this could be a good entry point into the Citi AAdvantage credit card lineup.<\/p>\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/no-annual-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">no-annual-fee card<\/a>, it offers few perks, but you will get 25% savings on inflight drinks and snacks.<\/p>\n<p>However, anyone taking more than a couple of American Airlines flights per year will likely be better off with an American Airlines card with an annual fee, since those offer greater earning rates and perks.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-review-aadvantage-mileup-mastercard\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the AAdvantage MileUp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"application-restrictions\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Application restrictions<\/h2>\n<p>Citi doesn&#8217;t limit the total number of credit cards you can hold, but it does cap your overall credit line across accounts.<\/p>\n<p>You can only apply for one card every eight days, no more than two cards in 65 days and just one business card every 90 days.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Citi&#8217;s 48-month rule means you can&#8217;t earn a welcome bonus on the same AAdvantage card if you&#8217;ve received that bonus within the past four years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ultimate guide to credit card application restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an American Airlines loyalist, a Citi \/ AAdvantage credit card can deliver serious value, from free checked bags and preferred boarding to bonus miles that bring <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">premium-cabin redemptions<\/a> within reach.<\/p>\n<p>With some valuable welcome bonuses available on the new AAdvantage card and a business card, now is a smart time to decide which card best matches your travel and spending habits.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re after entry-level earning, mid-tier perks or premium Admirals Club access, there&#8217;s a Citi \/ AA card designed to elevate your flying experience.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11024?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Globe\u2122 Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11024?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Globe Mastercard<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22146206?name=Citi\u00ae\u202f\/ AAdvantage Business\u2122\u202fWorld Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=22146206?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Business World Elite<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221410949?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=221410949?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive World Elite<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-aadvantage-current-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a frequent American Airlines flyer, you have plenty of credit card options to help you earn additional miles and make the most of every American Airlines flight. Right now, there&#8217;s a valuable offer on the new Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Globe\u2122 Mastercard\u00ae (see rates and fees) allowing new cardholders to earn a stash [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":200522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-200521","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200521","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200521"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200521\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=200521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=200521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}