American AAdvantage's two premium Citi co-branded cards are the $350 annual fee Globe Card and the higher-fee Executive Card. Here's how the perks compare.
The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card comes with Admirals Club access, bonus Loyalty Points, and elevated mileage earning. Here's why it may be worth the fee.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig11 Sept
Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt are launching a new loyalty partnership with dual earning benefits, coming just as Hyatt ends its American AAdvantage alliance.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9 Sept
A full breakdown of the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card's welcome bonus, Admirals Club membership, elite status earning potential, and other card perks.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9 Sept
American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt are ending their enhanced partnership, though the real loss is the unofficial annual status challenge, not points earning.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9 Sept
What does it take to get approved for the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card? Here's what to know about the 48-month bonus rule, Citi's application limits, and approval odds.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig8 SeptAmerican AAdvantage has several co-branded credit cards issued by Citi. The two most premium cards in the portfolio are the $350 annual the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard and $595 annual fee Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 SeptAmerican AAdvantage's two premium Citi co-branded cards are the $350 annual fee Globe Card and the higher-fee Executive Card. Here's how the perks compare.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 Sept
A full breakdown of how the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card unlocks American Admirals Club access, for both the primary cardmember and authorized users.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig5 SeptA full breakdown of how the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card unlocks American Admirals Club access, for both the primary cardmember and authorized users.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig5 Sept
The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card can earn you up to 40,000 bonus AAdvantage Loyalty Points a year without any extra spending. Here's how it works.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig4 Sept
Citi's AAdvantage Executive Card refresh is live: the annual fee jumps to $695, but cardholders gain new credits, higher bonus miles, and Omni and Avis status perks.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Sept
The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card is offering a limited-time bonus of 125,000 AAdvantage miles after spending $15,000 in five months.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 SeptThe Citi AAdvantage Executive Card is offering a limited-time bonus of 125,000 AAdvantage miles after spending $15,000 in five months.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Sept
I've written in the past about the case to be made for American AAdvantage loyalists switching their business to Alaska Atmos Rewards, especially in light of changes that we saw to the Atmos Rewards program in 2025. As I explained at the time, this is a strategy I was considering, but not one I followed through on in 2025, since I was already most of the way to earning status with American, so a mid-year switch didn't make sense.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig31 Aug
For years, American AAdvantage miles have been the gold standard among mileage currencies at the ”big three” US carriers.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 Aug
JAL awards just rose to 80,000 AAdvantage miles on some routes. Here's why American can still beat Delta's 280,000-mile transpacific awards..
American AAdvantage has long had a partnership with Stand Up To Cancer, which is a fantastic charity. At the moment, donating to Stand Up To Cancer can be particularly lucrative, and is essentially a way to acquire AAdvantage miles for two cents each, while also doing good.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 AugAmerican AAdvantage has long had a partnership with Stand Up To Cancer, which is a fantastic charity. At the moment, donating to Stand Up To Cancer can be particularly lucrative, and is essentially a way to acquire AAdvantage miles for two cents each, while also doing good.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 AugAmerican AAdvantage has announced a couple of updates today. I’ve already covered how changes are coming to complimentary upgrades on flights within North America, and in this post I’d like to talk about what I consider to be the other biggest announcement, regarding the introduction of cash and miles redemptions. However, as of now, all we can do is speculate…
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig6 Aug
American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard today announced updates to the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard®, 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® membership and faster path to AAdvantage® status. The refresh reflects a shared commitment to deliver a premium travel experience with benefits that extend beyond the airport.