Best for American Airlines lounge access
The Citi AAdvantage is the only card that provides a full Admirals Club membership as well as elite perks for American Airlines flyers. (Partner offer)
At a glance
- 4X Earn 4x AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
- 1X 1 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on other purchases
- Earn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $7,000 within the first 3 months of account opening.
- Admirals Club® membership for you and access for up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you
At a glance
- 4X Earn 4x AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
- 1X 1 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on other purchases
- Earn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $7,000 within the first 3 months of account opening.
- Admirals Club® membership for you and access for up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you
- No Foreign Transaction Fees on purchases
- Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage® mile earned from purchases
- First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation
Our Take
TPG Editor's Rating
Overview
The Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard is the only cobranded credit card that includes a complimentary membership to the American Airlines Admirals Club lounge. The primary cardmember also enjoys priority check in, screening and boarding for themselves and up to eight travel companions. Other perks include a free checked bag for domestic travel, 25% off eligible inflight purchases and $100 statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
Pros
- Offers Admirals Club lounge access.
- Help earning up to 10,000 Loyalty Points that go toward elite status.
- Priority check-in, airport screening, boarding and a free checked bag for you and up to 8 travel companions.
- 25% discount on inflight food and beverages.
- Receive a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Fee Statement Credit.
Cons
- Miles redemption limited to American Airlines and its Oneworld partners.
- 25% inflight credit doesn't include Wi-Fi.
Who is this card good for?
The Citi AAdvantage is best for frequent American Airline flyers and regular Admirals Club users. It is also a great card that allows regular American Airline flyers to fast track their elite status, as you earn 1 Loyalty Point for every dollar you spend.
Earning Rewards
You will earn 4 miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchase. After spending $150,000 in a calendar year, cardmembers can earn 5 miles per dollar on eligible America Airlines purchases for the remaining calendar year. Earn 10 miles per dollar on eligible hotels booked through aa.com/hotels and eligible car rentals booked through aa.com/cars. Earn 1 mile per dollar on all other purchases. There is no cap on how many miles you can accrue in a year.