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Citi / AAdvantage Card Refresh: New Benefits, Higher Fees
The cards gain bonus earning categories, a $100 annual inflight credit and stronger travel protections as Citi and American Airlines seek to boost value.
- On Tuesday, American Airlines and Citi announced enhancements to the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard, raising annual fees from $99 to $150 beginning January 24, 2027.
- John LaCosta, Citi's Head of Partnership Cards and Development for U.S. Consumer Cards, said customer feedback drove the refreshes, aiming to meet the needs of all types of travelers while updating the card portfolio.
- New benefits for both cards include up to $100 in annual inflight statement credits, a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee credit every four years, and expanded mileage earning categories for everyday and travel spending.
- Existing cardmembers will see the $51 annual fee increase at their next account renewal after January 24, 2027, though primary cardmembers gain access to complimentary Walmart+ annual membership .
- The industry trend of rising fees continues, with JPMorgan Chase recently raising the Sapphire Reserve annual fee to $795 and American Express increasing its Platinum card fee to $895.
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American Airlines and Citi Enhance the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard With More Ways to Earn and New Travel Benefits
Highlights: 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™ […]
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