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Citibank travel reward credit card offerings

Overview

Citibank has introduced various credit card options focused on travel rewards and airline partnerships. Initial offerings include co-branded American Airlines cards, such as the AAdvantage Platinum Select, which features a bonus of 80,000 miles after specific spending requirements, and the premium Executive Platinum card, which provides Admirals Club lounge access. The AAdvantage Platinum Select includes a waived annual fee for the first year, free checked bags for the cardholder and up to four companions on domestic itineraries, and 2X miles on gas, restaurants, and eligible American Airlines purchases. The Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard carries a $595 annual fee and provides a full Admirals Club membership. Subsequent offerings include the Citi Strata Elite card, which provides an introductory bonus of 75,000 points after a $6,000 spend within the first three months. This card includes travel-specific benefits such as an annual hotel benefit of up to $300 for stays of two or more nights booked through Citi Travel, an annual splurge credit of up to $200 for merchants like American Airlines, two $100 Blacklane credits per year, Priority Pass Select access, and four annual Admirals Club passes. Citibank and American Airlines have also launched a refreshed Citi AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard. This version features a welcome bonus of 125,000 miles following a $15,000 spend requirement within five months. It carries a $695 annual fee and introduces benefits including up to $500 in annual statement credits for American Airlines Vacations, increased Lyft credits, and expanded Loyalty Point bonuses. This refreshed card provides complimentary Admirals Club membership and the ability to earn up to 40,000 bonus Loyalty Points annually without specific spending requirements. Additionally, the Citi PremierMiles card remains available as a general-purpose option with varying mile earn rates and Priority Pass access.

Entities

American Airlines · Citi · Bank of America · Citi Strata Elite · Citibank

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    American Airlines Admirals Club access and Citi credit card benefits

    American Airlines Admirals Club access can be obtained through elite status, specific flight bookings, or the Citi AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, which provides a complimentary membership.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Citi and Bank of America announce new credit card rewards and offers

    Citi and American Airlines have refreshed the AAdvantage Executive Card with a 125,000-mile bonus, while Rakuten is offering rewards on select Bank of America credit cards.

  3. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Citibank Citi Strata Elite card offers travel rewards and bonuses

    The Citi Strata Elite card offers a 75,000-point bonus after a $6,000 spend, alongside travel benefits like hotel credits, airline credits, and airport lounge access.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Citi offers American Airlines co-branded credit cards

    Citi provides American Airlines co-branded credit cards, including the Platinum Select with an 80,000-mile bonus and the Executive Platinum card which offers Admirals Club lounge access.

Sources

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