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Credit card increases annual fee to $150

American Airlines and Citi are increasing the annual fees on two co-branded rewards credit cards from $99 to $150. The changes impact both the Citi and AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi and AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard. Alongside the higher cost, the card issuers are introducing new travel perks, bonus categories, and travel protections. This marks the first time American Airlines has hiked annual fees on its rewards cards since 2018. The updated card terms and fee structures take effect in January 2027.

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  • ✓ American Airlines and Citi are increasing annual fees on rewards cards for the first time since 2018.
  • ✓ The annual fee for the Citi and AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi and AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard is increasing from $99 to $150.
  • ✓ The card updates are scheduled for January 2027 and include new travel benefits, bonus categories, and travel protections.
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American Airlines and Citi are raising annual fees on two rewards cards to $150 while adding new travel perks.

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  1. Citi and American Airlines Raise AAdvantage Rewards Card Fees

    American Airlines and Citi are increasing the annual fees on two co-branded rewards credit cards from $99 to $150. The changes impact both the Citi and AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi and AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard. Alongside the higher cost, the card issuers are introducing new travel perks, bonus categories, and travel protections. This marks the first time American Airlines has hiked annual fees on its rewards cards since 2018. The updated card terms and fee structures take effect in January 2027.

    Why it matters

    Co-branded airline credit cards frequently adjust annual fees to offset the costs of expanding perks and maintaining account services. Card issuers rely on these adjustments to balance the costs of travel protections and new earning categories against ongoing cardholder loyalty. The January 2027 rollout gives current cardholders several months to evaluate whether the enhanced benefits justify the increased cost.

    What is confirmed

    • American Airlines and Citi are increasing annual fees on rewards cards for the first time since 2018.
    • The annual fee for the Citi and AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi and AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard is increasing from $99 to $150.
    • The card updates are scheduled for January 2027 and include new travel benefits, bonus categories, and travel protections.

    What to watch next

    • Implementation of the fee increase and new benefits in January 2027
    • Further announcements regarding additional credit card portfolio changes from American Airlines and Citi
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