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American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard today announced updates to the Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Legend Mastercard\u00ae, introducing new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits designed for frequent American Airlines travelers. Cardmembers can now unlock up to $2,300 in value, including Admirals Club\u00ae membership and faster path to AAdvantage\u00ae status. The refresh reflects a shared commitment to deliver a premium travel experience with benefits that extend beyond the airport.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re building on our decades-long partnership with Citi and Mastercard to deliver best-in-class co-branded credit card benefits for our cardmembers,\u201d said American\u2019s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage\u00ae Scott Long. \u201cThe refreshed Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive Mastercard\u00ae raises the bar for premium travel, offering exclusive benefits and experiences that help customers reach status faster and get more out of the AAdvantage\u00ae program.\u201d
New and enhanced benefits offer higher earning and faster path to status
The refreshed Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive Mastercard\u00ae offers travel and lifestyle benefits designed to deliver more value, increase earning potential and accelerate progress toward AAdvantage\u00ae status.<\/p>\n
Richer travel and lifestyle statement credits<\/p>\n
Up to $500 back on eligible American Airlines Vacations\u2120 purchases: Every calendar year, earn up to $500 in statement credits on eligible American Airlines Vacations\u2120 travel packages or experiences.
Up to $100 back on inflight and eligible Admirals Club\u00ae purchases: Every calendar year, earn up to $100 in statement credits on inflight and eligible Admirals Club\u00ae purchases when using this card, amplifying the Admirals Club\u00ae membership benefit.
Up to $180 in Lyft credits: After taking three eligible rides in a calendar month, now earn a $15 Lyft credit, for a total of up to $180 in Lyft credits annually, increased from the previous maximum of $120 annually.
Enhanced earning and faster path to status<\/p>\n
12X AAdvantage\u00ae miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels\u00ae and eligible AAdvantage Cars\u00ae bookings (increased from 10X AAdvantage\u00ae miles).
New Loyalty Point milestones toward AAdvantage\u00ae status: Earn 10,000 bonus Loyalty Points after reaching each of the following milestones \u2014 50,000, 90,000, 165,000 and 240,000 Loyalty Points \u2014 in the same status qualification year. With the addition of new 165,000 and 240,000 Loyalty Point milestones, cardmembers can now earn up to 40,000 bonus Loyalty Points, increased from up to 20,000.
Elevated travel benefits for the journey<\/p>\n
Omni Hotels & Resorts Champion status: Primary cardmembers are eligible to enroll in Omni Hotels & Resorts\u2019 Select Guest loyalty program and receive automatic Champion status, the program\u2019s second-highest status tier. Champion status includes exclusive benefits such as early check-in, late check-out and room upgrades (subject to availability).
Omni Free Night reward: Once per calendar year, primary cardmembers can earn a Free Night after completing a qualifying stay of two or more consecutive nights booked directly through Omni Hotels & Resorts on omnihotels.com. Enrollment in the Champion status benefit is required.
Complimentary Avis President\u2019s Club status: Primary Cardmembers are eligible to enroll through Aug. 31, 2028, and enjoy a more seamless rental experience with elevated travel benefits including car upgrades, expedited service that lets customers skip the rental counter at major airports and complimentary additional drivers.
\u201cOur focus is on elevating the experience for today\u2019s premium traveler throughout their entire journey, and the enhancements to the Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive Mastercard\u00ae reflect that,\u201d said Citi\u2019s Head of Partnership Cards and Development for U.S. Consumer Cards John LaCosta. \u201cCardmembers gain richer benefits, higher earning potential and continued Admirals Club\u00ae membership \u2014 making every trip even more rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n
Existing benefits and travel protection for peace of mind
In addition to the new offerings, the Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive Mastercard\u00ae continues to offer a comprehensive set of benefits to support cardmembers on their journey.<\/p>\n
4X AAdvantage\u00ae miles on eligible American Airlines purchases: Plus, after cardmembers spend $150,000 in purchases each calendar year, they will earn an increased total of 5X AAdvantage\u00ae miles on eligible American Airlines purchases for the remainder of the year.
1X AAdvantage\u00ae miles on all other purchases.
Up to $120 back on prepaid rentals: Make every trip more rewarding with up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year on eligible prepaid Avis and Budget rentals booked directly through avis.com or budget.com.
Up to $120 Global Entry\u00ae or TSA PreCheck\u00ae application fee credit: Receive a statement credit, up to $120 every four years, as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry\u00ae or TSA PreCheck\u00ae.
First checked bag free: The first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the primary cardmember and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation, a savings of up to $900 per round trip.
Enhanced airport experience: Enjoy priority check-in and airport screening (where available) and priority boarding when flying American Airlines for the primary cardmember and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation.
No foreign transaction fees when traveling internationally.1
Protections for peace of mind: Receive travel protections, including Trip Delay Protection, Trip Cancellation & Interruption Protection, Worldwide Car Rental Insurance and Lost Baggage Protection.2
Access to World Legend and The Mastercard Collection benefits: Enjoy coveted access to priority reservations at top international restaurants; premium ticketing for global music, theater and sporting events; and more with Mastercard\u2019s World Legend tier and The Mastercard Collection benefits.
Access to Mastercard priceless\u00ae experiences: Get access to Mastercard priceless\u00ae experiences, offering immersive cultural, culinary and entertainment opportunities.
\u201cThe collaboration between American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard enables us to deliver greater value through access and experiences that matter most to travelers,\u201d said Mastercard\u2019s Executive Vice President of U.S. Market Development Kiki Del Valle. \u201cWorking together to deliver this World Legend tier product brings our cardmembers exclusive benefits and priceless experiences around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Premium lounge access with Admirals Club membership
The Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive Mastercard\u00ae continues to be the only card that includes Admirals Club\u00ae membership, valued at up to $1,400 annually. Cardholders receive unlimited lounge visits for the primary cardmember and up to two guests or immediate family members, with access to more than 100 Admirals Club\u00ae lounges and partner lounges worldwide.<\/p>\n
American invented the airline lounge and offers more premium lounges than any other U.S. carrier. The airline continues to invest in expanding and enhancing its lounge network to create comfortable, thoughtfully designed spaces. Customers can now experience:<\/p>\n
A new Admirals Club\u00ae lounge at Philadelphia (PHL), alongside an exciting pipeline of new and reimagined lounges at Chicago (ORD); Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT); Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); Miami (MIA); Washington, D.C. (DCA); Austin, Texas (AUS); and Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) \u2014 with even more to come.
Reimagined culinary offerings designed to delight, featuring expanded selection, more satisfying meal options and a thoughtfully elevated presentation.
Enhanced complimentary offerings, including Lavazza coffee.
Access to Provisions by Admirals Club\u2120 lounge, a convenient new grab-and-go concept now available at CLT, with New York (JFK) coming soon.
To provide these lounge enhancements, American is updating Admirals Club\u00ae annual rates and introducing a new single membership tier. Visit news.aa.com\/traveljourney\/ to learn more.<\/p>\n
The enhanced Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive Mastercard\u00ae will be available for an annual fee of $6951 for new cardmembers, starting on Aug. 23, 2026. The annual fee for authorized users is $175 for up to three authorized users and $175 for each authorized user thereafter. The updated Admirals Club\u00ae membership rates will also begin on Aug. 23, 2026.<\/p>\n
For more information on the Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive Mastercard\u00ae, visit citicards.citi.com\/usc\/aaexecutiverefresh.<\/p>\n
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