Citi and American Airlines refresh 2 credit cards with new perks, higher annual fees
Citi and American Airlines are increasing annual fees and adding new perks to the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard. Starting January 24, 2027, the annual fee for both rewards cards will rise to $150. This change marks the first fee hike for these American Airlines rewards cards since 2018, as co-branded airline cards move away from the standard $99 price point. Cardholders will receive new travel benefits and additional ways to earn miles alongside the increased cost.
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- ✓ Citi and American Airlines are raising the annual fee on the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard to $150.
- ✓ The fee increases and card updates take effect on January 24, 2027.
- ✓ This adjustment marks the first time American Airlines has hiked annual fees on these rewards cards since 2018.
What changed
Citi and American Airlines announced that two co-branded credit cards will feature new perks and a higher annual fee starting January 24, 2027.
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Citi and American Airlines Raise Fees on Two AAdvantage Cards
Citi and American Airlines are increasing annual fees and adding new perks to the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard. Starting January 24, 2027, the annual fee for both rewards cards will rise to $150. This change marks the first fee hike for these American Airlines rewards cards since 2018, as co-branded airline cards move away from the standard $99 price point. Cardholders will receive new travel benefits and additional ways to earn miles alongside the increased cost.
Why it matters
The adjustments reflect broader pricing shifts across the airline credit card industry as carriers look to extract more value from frequent flyers. American Airlines and Citi announced the joint card enhancements to bring fresh earning structures and perks to everyday spending. The modifications apply specifically to the Platinum Select consumer and business offerings.
What is confirmed
- Citi and American Airlines are raising the annual fee on the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard to $150.
- The fee increases and card updates take effect on January 24, 2027.
- This adjustment marks the first time American Airlines has hiked annual fees on these rewards cards since 2018.
Still unconfirmed
- Citi will remove inflight discounts from the cards as part of the 2027 changes.
What to watch next
- Specific details on the newly added travel benefits and earning structures taking effect in January 2027.
- Potential similar fee adjustments on other co-branded American Airlines credit cards.
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (19)
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- The Points Guy — Citi and American Airlines refresh 2 credit cards with new perks, higher annual fees
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- Citigroup — American Airlines and Citi Enhance the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard With More Ways to Earn and New Travel Benefits
- Quartz — American Airlines is raising Citi AAdvantage card annual fees
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