Citi and American Airlines are refreshing two of their cobranded credit cards, adding new earning categories, travel protections and statement credits while increasing both cards' annual fees from $99 to $150. Both cards will continue to offer a $0 introductory annual fee for the first 12 months.
The changes affect the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) and the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees ).
Beginning Jan. 24, 2027, existing cardmembers will gain access to the new benefits.
Here's a closer look at the changes coming to both cards and what they mean for cardmembers.
What's changing for the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select and Citi / AA Business
Both cards are gaining new ways to earn AAdvantage miles , up to $100 in annual inflight statement credits, a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee credit and travel protections .
The Citi / AA Platinum Select is also adding lifestyle perks, while the Citi / AA…