Major Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Changes: Higher Fee, New Benefits

Citi / AAdvantage Executive Mastercard gets a major refresh

American Airlines and Citi are giving their flagship premium credit card its biggest refresh in years, adding new travel benefits, richer statement credits and new ways to earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points.Beginning Aug. 23, the refreshed Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) will carry a $695 annual fee for new cardmembers, up from $595.American and Citi say the card will offer up to $2,300 in annual…

American Airlines and Citi Elevate Premium Travel With Enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard

Highlights: American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard announced updates to the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard®, offering new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits. The refreshed card delivers up to $2,300 in value, increased earning potential and faster path to AAdvantage® status. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard® continues to be the only […]

Major Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Changes: Higher Fee, New Benefits

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (learn more) is American’s most premium credit card, issued by Citi. A refresh of this card has just been announced, roughly three years since we saw the last refresh. The good news is that this one isn’t as major of an overhaul as we saw last time. The bad news is that we’re going to see the annual fee increase by $100 per year. The good news is that the card is getting some new perks, w…

The Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive card is getting refreshed (higher annual fee + more coupons)

American Airlines and Citi have announced a refresh of American’s most premium co-brand card that is set to coincide with the announced changes to Admirals Club memberships. From later this month, the card's annual fee rises, it gets a new set of credits (while losing two credits), it gets slightly better earning rates, two improved benefits, and gets moved up to Mastercard’s World Legend tier. The post The Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive card is ge…

American Airlines Slaps Major Price Increase on Admirals Club® Memberships - The Bulkhead Seat

American Airlines is increasing the cost of its Admirals Club® with a heftier price tag for everyone, but especially travelers who want to bring guests into its airport lounges. The updated pricing and membership options take effect August 23rd. Under the new model, American will discontinue its Household Membership and replace it with a Single Membership that provides lounge access only for the individual member. Travelers who regularly visit A…

AAdvantage Executive Card Gets New Perks, Higher Annual Fee

Citi and American Airlines have taken the wraps off a significant refresh for the top-tier American Airlines co-branded credit card. The former Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® is becoming the Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard®. However, a name change is far from the only thing changing with this card, which has made a name for itself for providing top-shelf perks for frequent American Airlines flyers. Starting August 23,…