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American Airlines and Citi Introduce the new Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard

American Airlines has today announced that, in partnership with Citi, they will launch a new co-branded Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard. 


American Airlines and Citi Launch New Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard - Courtesy American Airlines
American Airlines and Citi Launch New Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard - Courtesy American Airlines

On Sunday (October 19, 2025), American Airlines announced the launch of a new mid-tier travel rewards co-branded Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard. Designed to maximize the travel journey, the new credit card offers four Admirals Club® Globe™ passes, more opportunities to earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points toward status, including a first-of-its-kind Flight Streak™ bonus, and over $750 in valuable travel and lifestyle benefits.  The card carries an annual fee of $350.  


In Sunday’s announcement, American’s SVP – AAdvantage, Scott Lang, said,


“The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® truly stands out by offering premium value.  It’s built for the travelers who want more from every mile — with elevated benefits, faster path to status and powerful earning potential.  This card reflects our commitment to making travel smarter, more flexible and more rewarding at every step of the journey.  We’ve listened closely to our customers and designed this card to bridge a gap in our portfolio, delivering the benefits they’ve asked for in a way that fits their lifestyle and travel goals.”


Also commenting on the new co-branded credit card launch, Citi’s Head of U.S. Branded Cards and Lending, Pam Habner, said,


“The launch of the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® is our first new co-branded credit card following the expansion of our partnership, marking a new chapter of innovation in our 38-year legacy.  This is a clear example of how our strategic relationship allows us to bring products to market that tap into the emerging needs and desires of today’s travelers.  With our new category-defining card, we’re putting premium travel within reach and rounding out the Citi® / AAdvantage® portfolio to deliver enhanced value to even more cardmembers.”


Mastercard U.S.’s Co-President, John Levitsky, added,


“We’re proud to renew our partnership with American Airlines and introduce cardmembers to The Mastercard Collection through our new World Legend card tier.  We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response to the World Legend card introduction.  With American and Citi, we’re helping travelers access globally connected benefits in categories they appreciate most: dining, entertainment and of course, travel.”


This is American’s first mid-tier credit card to include four Admirals Club® Globe™ passes, each valid for 24 hours.  Every calendar year, cardholders will receive four Admirals Club® Globe™ passes (a $300 value), and enjoy access to nearly 50 Admirals Club® lounges worldwide.  Customers will also receive an American Airlines Companion Certificate redeemable for $99 plus taxes and fees, which is good for a single round-trip qualifying domestic flight in Main Cabin each year after card renewal.  Additional benefits include up to $100 in inflight purchases statement credits, plus a free first checked bag for the primary cardmember and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation. 


Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard cardmembers will also enjoy Preferred boarding in Group 5, along with up to $120 Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck® application fee credit.  Customers will receive a statement credit, up to $120 every four years, as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck®.  The card also includes a new industry-leading Flight Streak™ bonus, which rewards cardmembers with 5,000 Loyalty Points after every four qualifying American Airlines flights for up to 15,000 additional Loyalty Points each status qualification year.



In addition to the previously mentioned benefits, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® also rewards cardmembers with AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points throughout the entire travel journey from transportation, hotels, dining and more.  This includes 6X AAdvantage® miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels™ bookings, 3X AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases, 2X AAdvantage® miles at restaurants, 2X AAdvantage® miles on eligible Rides and Rails™ purchases, including taxis, rideshares and public transit, and 1X AAdvantage® mile on all other purchases. 


Cardholders will also receive 1 Loyalty Point toward AAdvantage® status for every 1 eligible AAdvantage® mile earned from qualifying purchases to help reach their desired AAdvantage® status faster.  Additionally, cardmembers can enjoy valuable benefits during their trips and for passions outside of travel through the Citi Entertainment® program, World Legend Mastercard® benefits and more.


 

Source: American Airlines

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