Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles
after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
Learn How to ApplyQuick Summary
This is the premium American Airlines co-brand card, with a hefty $450 annual fee but many of the usual high-end perks to justify it. A very popular choice for its Admiral Club membership.
Learn How to ApplyHow to Earn Rewards
2x
Earn a total of 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases
1x
Earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on other purchases
Annual Fee
$450
Benefits
Lounge Access
Admirals Club Membership
Free Checked Bag
First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 travel companions
Priority Boarding
Priority boarding on American Airlines flights
Priority Check in and Screening
Enjoy priority check-in and priority airport screening (where available) for you and up to 8 travel companions
In-Flight Savings
25% savings on inflight food and beverage purchases on American Airlines flights when you use your card
Up to $100 Credit
$100 TSA PreCheck/Global Entry Credit
Metal Card
Card is made of metal
Earn Status
Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible mile earned from purchases
Compared to Other Cards
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
Welcome Bonus:
Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles
after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
Annual Fee:
$450 Learn More
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Welcome Bonus:
Earn 50,000 bonus miles
and 10,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
Annual Fee:
$550Terms Apply. | Rates & Fees.
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®
Welcome Bonus:
Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles
after spending $2,500 within the first 3 months of account opening.
Our Take
This is a very high-end cobrand card that is probably only a good fit for the most loyal American Airlines customers.
The card is loaded with perks that justify the fee for avid travelers. Lounge access, priority boarding, free checked bags, in-flight savings, and more.