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.
At a glance
- 2X Earn 2 miles per $1 on eligible American Airlines purchases.
- 1X 1 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on other purchases
- Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after making $5,000 in purchases in 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
- 2X Earn 2 miles per $1 on eligible American Airlines purchases.
- 1X 1 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on other purchases
- Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after making $5,000 in purchases in 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. Users can also add up to 10 authorized users (for no additional cost), and they get their own access — including two traveling companions. 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 EQMs 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
- No travel protection benefits.
- 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 2 miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchase. Earn 1 mile per dollar on all other purchases. There is no cap on how many miles you can accrue in a year.
Frequently asked questions
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How much is an Admirals Club membership?
Depending on the type of membership and your elite status, an Admirals Club membership can cost anywhere from $550-$650.
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Do authorized cardmembers also get a Admirals Club membership?
Authorized cardmembers are given Admirals Club access but not an actual membership. They are still allowed to bring two travel companions (provided everyone has a same day flight on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or a Oneworld partner).