{"id":264519,"date":"2026-09-22T19:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T19:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/22\/whos-eligible-for-the-aadvantage-executive-100k-mile-bonus-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T19:00:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T19:00:15","slug":"whos-eligible-for-the-aadvantage-executive-100k-mile-bonus-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/22\/whos-eligible-for-the-aadvantage-executive-100k-mile-bonus-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Who&#8217;s eligible for the AAdvantage Executive 100k-mile bonus? &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines<\/a><\/span> is the world&#8217;s largest airline, serving over 350 destinations worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The airline offers several cobranded credit cards, including its most premium offering, the <span data-article-product-link=\"\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11203?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Legend Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11203?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Legend Mastercard\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/11203?pid=11203&amp;name=Citi%C2%AE%20%2F%20AAdvantage%C2%AE%20Executive%20World%20Legend%20Mastercard%C2%AE&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a><\/span>). If you fly American frequently, you may have considered applying for this card \u2014 and now is the perfect time to do so.<\/p>\n<p>For a limited time, new cardholders can earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first five months from account opening. This is the <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/aadvantage-citi-best-welcome-offers\/#citi-a-advantage-executive-world-elite-mastercard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highest offer we&#8217;ve seen for this card<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth $1,813, as TPG&#8217;s September 2026 <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a><\/span> peg AAdvantage miles at 1.45 cents each. They&#8217;re <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/how-to-redeem-miles-american-aadvantage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">incredibly useful<\/a><\/span> and one of the most valuable currencies of any U.S. airline loyalty program.<\/p>\n<p>However, before you apply, you should make sure you&#8217;re eligible for this welcome bonus on the Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive card.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a brief rundown of the eligibility requirements and restrictions for the welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Am I eligible for the Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive bonus?<\/h2>\n<p>While you may be eager to apply, it&#8217;s important that you know the eligibility rules to receive the welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure you have the best chance of getting approved and earning the welcome bonus, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet Citi-specific application rules, including the 48-month rule<\/li>\n<li>Reside in the U.S. or its territories (excluding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)<\/li>\n<li>Have a <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-credit-scores-work\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">credit score<\/a><\/span> of 670 or higher (recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__YVxAW tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__pcgxg tw-relative tw-overflow-hidden tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__xvcP4\">\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-606422965 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-606422965 EmailCapture_confirmation__AJ4nI EmailCapture_noCheckbox__2BHzb   &#10;          \">\n<div class=\"tw-space-y-4\">\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<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Citi-specific application rules<\/h3>\n<p>Generally, Citi has less strict <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">application rules<\/a><\/span> than other issuers. However, it does have a hard-and-fast rule that you can only apply for one card (personal or business) every eight days and no more than two cards in a 65-day window.<\/p>\n<p>A credit score of 670 or higher is recommended for approval, though some applicants have reported being approved with a lower score.<\/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=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;height:auto;width:100%\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2026\/09\/aa-787-9p-tail.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Tail of an American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Citi states this regarding welcome bonus eligibility on the Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive:<\/p>\n<p><em>New account bonus is not available if you have received a new account bonus for a Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive account in the past 48 months or if you converted another Citi credit card account on which you earned a new account bonus in the last 48 months into a Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage Executive account. The card offer referenced in this communication is only available to individuals who reside in the United States and its territories, excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re eligible to receive the welcome bonus if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Haven&#8217;t earned a welcome bonus on this card in the past 48 months<\/li>\n<li>Haven&#8217;t earned a welcome bonus on another AAdvantage card in the past 48 months and then upgraded to the Executive card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the 48-month eligibility window starts when your last welcome bonus was posted to your account, not when you opened the card. The quickest way to find out this date is to call Citi at 888-766-2484. Alternatively, you can also call AAdvantage at 800-882-8880. (Your <span><a href=\"http:\/\/aa.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AAdvantage online account<\/a><\/span> only shows account activity for the past two years.)<\/p>\n<p>If you have or have held another <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-aadvantage-current-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Citi AAdvantage cobranded card<\/a><\/span>, like the <span data-article-product-link=\"\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22144516?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=22144516?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/22144516?pid=22144516&amp;name=Citi%C2%AE%20%2F%20AAdvantage%C2%AE%20Platinum%20Select%C2%AE%20World%20Elite%20Mastercard%C2%AE&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a><\/span>) \u2014 and haven&#8217;t upgraded it to the Executive \u2014 you&#8217;ll be eligible to apply for this welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Citi \/ AAdvantage Platinum Select has 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><strong>Related: <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-barclays-aadvantage-credit-card-application-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What you need to know about earning another American Airlines card welcome bonus<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What if I am denied?<\/h2>\n<p>While you never want to be denied for a credit card, there are steps you can take to get approved.<\/p>\n<p>You can call Citi&#8217;s <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/your-guide-to-calling-a-credit-card-reconsideration-line\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reconsideration line<\/a><\/span> at 800-695-5171 to ask why the application was denied and provide any extra information to get it approved.<\/p>\n<p>Just note that this isn&#8217;t a guaranteed strategy. If your application was rejected due to a low credit score, low income or other factors that may make Citi very hesitant to extend credit to you, it may be difficult to reverse the rejection and secure approval.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Woman using a credit card at her desk\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;height:auto;width:100%\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/Person-using-computer-at-home-while-holding-credit-card_FreshSplash.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">FRESHSPLASH\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you already have several Citi cards, your application may have been denied because you have reached your credit limit. Call the reconsideration line and ask them to reallocate some of your existing credit limit to the new card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/6-reasons-to-get-citi-aadvantage-executive-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">6 reasons to get the Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>For American Airlines loyalists, the <span data-article-product-link=\"\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11203?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Legend Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11203?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive<\/a><\/span> is one of the most rewarding cards on the market and a great option to consider adding to your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read our <span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/citi-aadvantage-executive-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span data-article-product-link=\"\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/11203?name=Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Legend Mastercard\u00ae&amp;pid=11203?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi \/ AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard<\/a><\/span> Earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first five months from account opening, for a limited time<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-aadvantage-executive-welcome-bonus-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines is the world&#8217;s largest airline, serving over 350 destinations worldwide. The airline offers several cobranded credit cards, including its most premium offering, the Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Legend Mastercard\u00ae (see rates and fees). If you fly American frequently, you may have considered applying for this card \u2014 and now is the perfect [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-264519","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\/264519","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=264519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/264520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=264519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=264519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=264519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}