New Citi AAdvantage Globe Card
With Citi now being the sole provider of American Airlines’ co-branded credit cards, they just launched a new “mid-tier” credit card that earns AAdvantage miles and loyalty points. This is really designed for the somewhat frequent American Airlines traveler. Not the road warrior or someone that flies American a few times a year. Let’s jump in and see why this card is a great addition to their lineup.
New Citi AAdvatage Globe
Quick Facts
Signup Bonus: 90,000 American Airlines miles after spending $5,000 in the first four months. I value AA miles at 1.5 cents per mile so this bonus is worth $1,350.
Points Earned: American Airlines AAdvantage Miles
Status Earned: Earn 1 Loyalty Point per dollar spent. Loyalty Points are American’s system for earning elite status. You also earn Loyalty Points for flights as well as a number of other partner activities.
AAdvantage Gold: 40,000 Loyalty Points
AAdvantage Platinum: 75,000 Loyalty Points
AAdvantage PlatinumPro: 125,000 Loyalty Points
AAdvantage Executive Platinum: 200,000 Loyalty Points
Earnings Structure:
6x miles per dollar on AAdvantage Hotel stays.
3x miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases
2x points per dollar on restaurants including takeout and delivery.
2x points per dollar on eligible transit purchases including taxis, rideshares and public transit
1x point per dollar on everything else
Foreign Transaction Fees: None
Authorized User Fee: None
Annual Fee: $395
Get Four Admirals Club Day Passes Annually
Benefits
Admirals Club Day Pass: Four each year which can be used for any 24 hour period
Turo Credit: Get up to $30 in credits for each completed Turo trip for a total of up to $240 per year.
Inflight Purchase Credit: Get up to $100 per year in credits when you use your card for inflight purchases on American Airlines.
Splurge Credit: Earn up to $100 in credits on your choice of 2 of the following merchants: 1st Dibs, eligible AAdvantage Hotels bookings, Future Personal Training, and Live Nation.
Checked Baggage Benefits: Receive a free checked bag on domestic American Airlines itineraries for the primary cardmember and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation.
Group 4 Boarding: Board with group 4 for yourself and up to 4 companions on the same reservation.
Global Entry/TSA Precheck Credit: Receive up to $120 in credits for either your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee once every 4 years.
Companion Certificate: once per year you can book a companion ticket for $99 plus taxes and fees. Basically this is a buy one get one for $99 plus taxes. This is not valid for basic economy, business or first class tickets.
Status Benefits: Earn a 5,000 loyalty points after every 4 qualifying American Airlines flights (up to 15,000 per year).
Who Is Eligible?
Citi has a number of co-branded cards with American Airlines in addition to this card.
AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard- $595 Annual Fee
AAdvantage Platinum Select- $99 Annual Fee
AAdvantage MileUp- No Annual Fee
CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select- $99 Annual Fee
Citi’s only rule for all of these cards is that you are not eligible for the sign up bonus if you’ve received the sign up bonus for the same card in the last 48 months. It is fine if you’ve received the sign up bonus for any of their other American Airlines cards, just not the same one you are applying for. Additionally, Citi generally will only approve you for one card every 8 days and two cards every 65 days. Since this is a brand new card, you shouldn’t have an issues getting a the bonus.
Wrapping Up
This new Citi AAdvantage Globe card is really designed for the frequent American Airlines traveler, but not for the road warrior. There are some pretty nice benefits with this card, specifically the 4 lounge passes each year as well as the Companion Certificate. Couple these with the 90,000 mile sign up bonus and this is a really compelling card.
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