Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
The standard-issue American Airlines card, fee waived year one.
Welcome Bonus
75,000
≈$1,050 value
Spend Requirement
$3,500
in 4 months
Annual Fee
$99
No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
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Earning Rates
- 2xAmerican Airlines purchases
- 2xRestaurants and gas stations
- 1xEverything else
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦First checked bag free on domestic AA itineraries for you and up to 4 companions
- ✦Preferred boarding
- ✦$125 AA flight discount after $20,000 spend in a card year
- ✦25% inflight savings
- ✦Earns Loyalty Points toward AA status
Why it earns its spot
- +Fee waived year one makes the bonus pure profit
- +Free bags for a family of five pays the fee many times over
- +2x restaurants and gas is decent for a cobrand
Where it costs you
- −Citi 48-month bonus clock on AAdvantage cards
- −Beyond bags and boarding the perks are thin
The Compound Verdict
The default AA card and the right first move for anyone building an AAdvantage balance. Waived fee, a 75k bonus, and family bag coverage make year one an easy yes. Decide at renewal whether the bags justify $99.
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