Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® delivers exactly what American Airlines fans need: loyalty perks, free bags, and miles that stretch. With dining and gas bonuses, it earns even on the ground — and the waived first-year fee makes it a no-risk way to try it out. If AA is your airline of choice, this card makes every trip cheaper, smoother, and more rewarding.

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Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® Credit Card

Key Highlights

  • 2X AAdvantage® miles on American Airlines, dining, and gas
  • First checked bag free for you + 4 companions
  • Priority boarding on AA flights
  • $0 intro annual fee for the first year
  • Built for domestic and international travelers
Overview – What Is the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Card?

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is an airline co-branded card tailor-made for American Airlines enthusiasts. With valuable perks like priority boarding, free bags, and accelerated miles on travel-related spending, it’s one of the best travel tools for anyone who regularly flies with AA.

It’s not about flashy luxury — it’s about saving on every flight and stacking miles for the next one.

Welcome Bonus – Fast Track to Free Flights
  • Earn 50,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $2,500 in the first 3 months
  • Enough for 2 domestic roundtrip economy flights or a one-way to Europe (availability dependent)
  • No blackout dates when booking MileSAAver awards on American Airlines
Earning Miles – Where You Get Rewarded
  • 2X miles on American Airlines purchases
  • 2X miles at restaurants
  • 2X miles at gas stations
  • 1X mile on all other purchases
Travel Perks – Save and Skip the Lines
  • Free first checked bag for you and up to 4 companions (ticket must be purchased with the card)
  • Priority boarding (Group 5) on American Airlines flights
  • 25% off in-flight purchases (snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi)
  • Potential savings of $140+ per roundtrip for two travelers
Mile Redemption – Stretch Your Rewards with AA Partners
  • Redeem miles for American Airlines and OneWorld® Alliance partners
  • Use miles for upgrades, vacation packages, and more
  • Strong international award availability with flexibility
Annual Fee – A Waiver in Year One
  • $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99/year

Offset easily with one roundtrip flight with checked bags or regular in-flight purchases.

Other Benefits & Protections
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Auto rental collision damage waiver (secondary)
  • Lost luggage protection
  • Concierge access via World Elite Mastercard®
  • Mobile wallet compatibility and contactless tap-to-pay
Things to Consider
  • Miles are best redeemed with American Airlines or OneWorld® partners
  • No lounge access or Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credits
  • No transferable points like Chase or Amex
  • Not ideal if you rarely fly AA
Who Should Get This Card?
  • Regular American Airlines travelers
  • People who want to avoid baggage fees and board early
  • Domestic or international flyers in the OneWorld® network
  • Users who want airline perks without high annual fees

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