Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card Review

09.02.2024 - 11:51 / insider.com

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The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is one of the best credit cards for people who like to fly American Airlines and earn miles in the AAdvantage loyalty program but don't want a card with a high annual fee. And it's currently offering a record-high welcome bonus for a limited time. 

Citi issues several credit cards for American Airlines, including the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®. It's currently offering a welcome bonus of  50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $2,500 in purchases within the first three months of account opening. That's enough miles for three round-trip domestic award flights (or more if you book short hops or a discounted Web Special), or even a round-trip flight to Asia or Europe. 

Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases. Earn 1x mile for every $1 spent on other purchases.

$99, waived for first 12 months

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21.24% - 29.99% variable

Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles

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The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is one of the best credit cards for people who like to fly American Airlines and earn miles in the AAdvantage loyalty program but don't want a card with a high annual fee.

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a great pick if you fly American Airlines, even occasionally, because the benefits alone can save you a significant amount of money. Cardholders get their first checked bag free (normally $30) on domestic AA itineraries, as do up to four companions traveling on the same reservation. I had this card for years when I flew American Airlines frequently for work, and it saved me hundreds of dollars on checked-bag fees.

Another handy perk, preferred boarding (Group 5), allows you to board just after first-class, business-class, and elite passengers. This gives you earlier access to coveted overhead bin space and more time to get settled into your seat.