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- American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard announced updates to the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard®, offering new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits.
- The refreshed card delivers up to $2,300 in value, increased earning potential and faster path to AAdvantage® status.
- The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard® continues to be the only card that includes Admirals Club® membership for unlimited visits to a growing network of premium lounges.
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FORT WORTH, Texas & NEW YORK — 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.
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“We’re building on our decades-long partnership with Citi and Mastercard to deliver best-in-class co-branded credit card benefits for our cardmembers,” said American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage® Scott Long. “The refreshed Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard® raises the bar for premium travel, offering exclusive benefits and experiences that help customers reach status faster and get more out of the AAdvantage® program.”
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New and enhanced benefits offer higher earning and faster path to status
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The refreshed Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard® offers travel and lifestyle benefits designed to deliver more value, increase earning potential and accelerate progress toward AAdvantage® status.
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Richer travel and lifestyle statement credits
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- Up to $500 back on eligible American Airlines Vacations℠ purchases: Every calendar year, earn up to $500 in statement credits on eligible American Airlines Vacations℠ travel packages or experiences.
- Up to $100 back on inflight and eligible Admirals Club® purchases: Every calendar year, earn up to $100 in statement credits on inflight and eligible Admirals Club® purchases when using this card, amplifying the Admirals Club® 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.
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Enhanced earning and faster path to status
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- 12X AAdvantage® miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels® and eligible AAdvantage Cars® bookings (increased from 10X AAdvantage® miles).
- New Loyalty Point milestones toward AAdvantage® status: Earn 10,000 bonus Loyalty Points after reaching each of the following milestones — 50,000, 90,000, 165,000 and 240,000 Loyalty Points 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.
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Elevated travel benefits for the journey
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- Omni Hotels & Resorts Champion Status: Primary cardmembers are eligible to enroll in Omni Hotels and Resorts’ Select Guest loyalty program and receive automatic Champion Status, the program’s 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 and Resorts on omnihotels.com. Enrollment in the Champion Status benefit is required.
- Complimentary Avis President’s 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 you skip the rental counter at major airports and complimentary additional drivers.
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“Our focus is on elevating the experience for today’s premium traveler throughout their entire journey, and the enhancements to the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard® reflect that,” said Citi’s Head of Partnership Cards and Development for U.S. Consumer Cards John LaCosta. “Cardmembers gain richer benefits, higher earning potential and continued Admirals Club® membership — making every trip even more rewarding.”
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Existing benefits and travel protection for peace of mind
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In addition to the new offerings, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard® continues to offer a comprehensive set of benefits to support cardmembers on their journey.
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- 4X AAdvantage® 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® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases for the remainder of the year.
- 1X AAdvantage® 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® or TSA PreCheck® application fee credit: Receive a statement credit, up to $120 every four years, as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck®.
- 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’s World Legend tier and The Mastercard Collection benefits.
- Access to Mastercard priceless® experiences: Get access to Mastercard priceless® experiences, offering immersive cultural, culinary and entertainment opportunities.
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