Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
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Our Take
The AAdvantage Executive World Elite Card treats loyal American Airlines customers like royalty, but unless you travel frequently, this card isn’t worth the hefty fee.
Total Rewards
2X miles
On American Airlines Purchases
Bonus Amount
50,000 miles
Sign-Up Bonus
Annual Fee
$595
Annual Fee
Apr
20.49% - 29.49% (Variable) variable APR.
Fees
$450 annual fee. $5 or 3% balance transfer fee, whichever is greater. $10 or 5% cash advance fee, whichever is greater. Up to $35 for late payments. Up to $35 for returned payments.
Summary
American Airlines rolls out the red carpet for AAdvantage Executive World Elite cardholders. It offers a number of travel perks, including a free checked bag for you and up to nine companions, priority boarding and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit. Plus, when you go abroad, you won't pay foreign transaction fees and you’ll have access to a dedicated concierge if you need assistance.
Then there are the rewards. You’ll earn 2X miles on all American Airlines purchases, and 1X miles on everything else. If you spend $5,000 within the first three months of owning the card, you’ll earn 50,000 bonus miles. And big spenders who charge more than $40,000 to the card each year will earn an additional 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles. These miles can be redeemed for American Airlines flights to anywhere in the world.
The downside is, if you don’t use the card enough, it could end up costing you money, thanks to its hefty $450 annual fee. You could recoup this with a single free flight, but if you don’t travel often or you don’t spend enough to earn a free flight, paying that high of an annual fee probably isn't worth it.
Then there are the rewards. You’ll earn 2X miles on all American Airlines purchases, and 1X miles on everything else. If you spend $5,000 within the first three months of owning the card, you’ll earn 50,000 bonus miles. And big spenders who charge more than $40,000 to the card each year will earn an additional 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles. These miles can be redeemed for American Airlines flights to anywhere in the world.
The downside is, if you don’t use the card enough, it could end up costing you money, thanks to its hefty $450 annual fee. You could recoup this with a single free flight, but if you don’t travel often or you don’t spend enough to earn a free flight, paying that high of an annual fee probably isn't worth it.
Required Credit Score
0
Pros
- 2X miles on American Airlines purchases
- 50,000 miles miles when you spend $5,000 within three months of account opening
- First checked bag free
- Priority boarding on American Airlines flights
Cons
- $450 annual fee
- Earns only 1X miles on other purchases
Earn, Redeem, and Optimize Your Rewards
Travel
2 Miles
Other
1 Miles
Earn
You’ll earn 2X miles for every dollar you spend on American Airlines flights or in-flight purchases, and you’ll earn 1X per dollar spent everywhere else. If you spend $40,000 or more within a single year, you'll also receive 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles.
Redeem
- Book Travel
Optimize
Take this card with you every time you travel. You’ll receive 2X when you fly American Airlines and it can even help you save 25% on in-flight purchases. If you travel often, use this card for your everyday purchases as well. If you spend $5,000 within the first three months of account opening, you’ll receive 50,000 bonus miles. And if you spend over $40,000 in a year, you’ll receive an additional 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles.
Benefits
2X miles and discounts on American Airlines purchases
You’ll receive 2X miles on all American Airlines purchases and 25% off all in-flight purchases when you use your AAdvantage Executive World Elite Card.
Bonuses for big spending
If you spend $5,000 within the first three months of account opening, you’ll receive 50,000 bonus points. You can also receive another 10,000 in Elite Qualifying Miles if you spend more than $40,000 on the card in a year.
Save time at the airport
AAdvantage Executive World Elite cardholders get priority boarding on American Airlines flights and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.
First checked bag free
The AAdvantage Executive World Elite Card gives you a free checked bag on all domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to eight companions.