- American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard are refreshing two credit cards in
the AAdvantage® portfolio to deliver greater value across a range
of travel needs. - The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select®
World Elite Mastercard®, designed for occasional travelers, now
includes more travel and lifestyle benefits and rewards on everyday
spending. - The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite
Mastercard® offers business owners new travel benefits and more
rewards on business spending.
FORT WORTH, Texas, and NEW YORK — American Airlines, Citi
and Mastercard today announced upcoming enhancements to the Citi® /
AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite
Mastercard® and the Citi® / AAdvantage
Business™ World Elite Mastercard®, bringing cardmembers
new ways to enjoy travel benefits, earn AAdvantage® miles and
maximize value from everyday spending. Together with the
introduction of the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® last year and recent
enhancements to the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World
Legend Mastercard®, these updates further strengthen a card
portfolio designed to deliver value across a range of travel needs.
“We’re continuing to evolve the Citi® / AAdvantage®
portfolio to better reflect how our members live, spend and travel today,” said
American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage® Scott Long. “These
new benefits are designed to deliver greater value in ways that matter most to
our members, with rewards and experiences that fit seamlessly into their
everyday lives and travel journeys.”
Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard
The refreshed Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum
Select® Mastercard® is designed for occasional travelers,
offering more ways to earn AAdvantage® miles and new travel and
lifestyle benefits.
New and enhanced benefits for travel and everyday spending
- 3X AAdvantage® miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels®
bookings made on aadvantagehotels.com and eligible AAdvantage
Cars® bookings made on aadvantagecars.com. - 2X AAdvantage® miles at gas stations, now expanded to include
EV charging stations. - 2X AAdvantage® miles on select streaming services.
- 2X AAdvantage® miles on eligible Rides and Rails™
purchases. - $150 American Airlines Flight Discount, increased from $125, after
spending $20,000 or more in purchases during cardmembership year and renewing
the card. - Up to $120 Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck®
application fee credit every four years. - Up to $100 back in statement credits annually on inflight purchases.
- Complimentary annual Walmart+ membership ($98 in value) for primary
cardmembers to enjoy Free Delivery ($35 minimum for scheduled delivery
orders), Gas Savings and Video Streaming Choice. - 50% discount on an annual FOX One subscription.
- Travel protections, including Trip Delay Protection, Trip Cancellation &
Interruption Protection, Worldwide Car Rental Insurance and Lost Baggage
Protection.1
Existing ways to earn rewards and travel benefits
- 2X AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines
purchases. - 2X AAdvantage® miles at restaurants.
- 1X AAdvantage® miles on all other purchases.
- 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage® mile earned
from purchases. - Up to $180 annually on Turo car rentals (up to $30 in statement credits
for each eligible Turo car rental trip completed). - 10% savings on eligible American Airlines Vacations℠ travel
packages. - Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights for the primary
cardmember and up to four companions traveling on the same
reservation. - First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for
the primary cardmember and up to four companions traveling on the same
reservation. - No foreign transaction fees when traveling
internationally.2
“Our long-standing partnership with American Airlines continues to evolve
to meet the needs of all types of travelers,” said Citi’s Head of Partnership
Cards and Development for U.S. Consumer Cards John LaCosta. “By expanding the
ways cardmembers can earn rewards and adding benefits that extend beyond
travel, we’re giving customers more value from their cards, whether they
travel occasionally or fly every week for business.”
Citi / AAdvantage Business Mastercard
The enhanced Citi® / AAdvantage Business™
Mastercard® offers business owners more ways to earn
AAdvantage® miles for their business, greater flexibility for
business spending and new travel benefits.
New benefits and earning opportunities for business spending and
travel
- 3X AAdvantage® miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels® bookings made on aadvantagehotels.com and eligible AAdvantage Cars® bookings made on aadvantagecars.com.
- 2X AAdvantage® miles on an eligible Self-Select Category of
the cardmember’s choice: U.S. shipping providers, office supply stores or
U.S. advertising services. - Up to $120 Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck®
application fee credit every four years. - Up to $100 back in statement credits annually on inflight purchases.
- 25% off a Melio subscription plan to help manage business payments.
- Travel protections, including Enhanced Trip Cancellation and Trip
Interruption, Lost or Damaged Luggage, MasterRental (Car Rental) and Trip
Delay.
Existing earning opportunities and travel benefits
- 2X AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines
purchases. - 2X AAdvantage® miles at car rental merchants.
- 2X AAdvantage® miles at gas stations.
- 2X AAdvantage® miles at telecommunication merchants and cable
and satellite providers. - 1X AAdvantage® miles on all other purchases.
- 1 Loyalty Point for every $1 spent on business card purchases by each
cardmember (primary and employees). Primary cardmembers will also earn 1
additional Loyalty Point for every $1 spent by any Authorized Users on
eligible business card purchases through Dec. 31, 2028. - $99 American Airlines Companion Certificate for a qualifying single
round-trip Main Cabin domestic flight after $30,000 in purchases each
cardmembership year and cardmembership is renewed. - 10% savings on eligible American Airlines Vacations℠ travel
packages. - Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights for the primary
cardmember and up to four companions traveling on the same reservation. - First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the
primary cardmember and up to four companions traveling on the same
reservation. - No foreign transaction fees when traveling
internationally.3
“The strongest partnerships create value that reflects the way consumers
travel, explore and experience the world,” said Mastercard’s Executive Vice
President, U.S. Market Development Kiki Del Valle. “Together with American
Airlines and Citi, we are reimagining this card portfolio bringing the best
of Mastercard by combining premium travel benefits, meaningful consumer
benefits, added protections and priceless experiences that help cardmembers
get more from every journey.”
Beginning Jan. 24, 2027, existing Citi® / AAdvantage®
Platinum Select® Mastercard® and Citi® /
AAdvantage Business™ Mastercard® cardmembers will have
access to the new and enhanced benefits, and both cards will have an annual fee
of $1502,3. For more information, visit citicards.citi.com/usc/aaplatinumrefresh and citicards.citi.com/usc/aabusinessrefresh.
See more on American and Citi’s extended partnership
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
Forward℠ spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced
the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first
airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience
today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld
alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.
About Citi
Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border
needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its
home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries
and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions
and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com | X: @Citi | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/citi | YouTube: www.youtube.com/citi Facebook: www.facebook.com/citi
1Benefits are subject to terms, conditions and limitations.
2Pricing for the Citi® /
AAdvantage® Platinum Select®
Mastercard®: The standard variable APR for purchases is
19.74% – 29.74% based on your creditworthiness. Balance transfers and Citi Flex
Plan are also subject to the standard purchase variable APR. The standard
variable APR for cash advances is 29.99%. The variable Penalty APR is up to
29.99% and may be applied if you make a late payment or make a payment that is
returned. The annual fee for this credit card is $99 as of 10/27/26. The annual
fee for this credit card will be $150 as of 1/24/27. However, this fee is
waived for the first 12 months of account opening. Minimum interest charge is
$0.50. Fee for foreign purchases – none. Cash advance fee – either $10 or 5% of
the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater. Balance transfer fee –
either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. Rates as
of 10/27/26.
3Pricing for the Citi® /
AAdvantage Business™ Mastercard®: The standard
variable APR for purchases is 19.74% – 28.74%, based on your creditworthiness.
The standard variable APR for cash advances is 29.99%. The variable Penalty APR
is up to 29.99% and may be applied if you make a late payment or make a payment
that is returned. The annual fee for this credit card is $99 as of 10/27/26.
The annual fee for this credit card will be $150 as of 1/24/27. However, this
fee is waived for the first 12 months. Minimum interest charge – $0.50. Fee for
Foreign Purchases – None. Cash advance fee – either $10 or 5% of the amount of
each cash advance, whichever is greater. Rates as of 10/27/26.