Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select is the standard AA card for regular flyers. Free checked bags, preferred boarding, and a $125 flight discount after $20,000 spend make it the everyday workhorse for moderate AA flyers at a reasonable $99 fee.
Pros & cons
- Free first checked bag for up to 4 companions on domestic AA reservations
- Preferred boarding before most economy passengers
- 2x on AA, restaurants, and gas stations
- $125 AA flight discount after $20,000 annual spend
- Earn Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage status
- Lower annual fee than the Globe or Executive tiers
- No Admirals Club access -- use the Executive or Globe for lounge access
- 2x on AA is lower than the Globe card
- $125 flight discount requires $20,000 in annual spend
- Miles locked to AAdvantage -- no flexible transfers
Who this card is for
Frequent AA flyers who check bags with companions
Moderate AA spenders who can reach $20,000 for the flight discount
Commuters who spend at restaurants and gas stations
AAdvantage members earning toward elite status through Loyalty Points
Infrequent flyers who cannot recoup the $99 fee from checked bags alone
Travelers who want Admirals Club lounge access
Those who prefer flexible travel rewards usable on any airline
Earning rates
Benefits breakdown
The Platinum Select earns double miles on AA, dining, and gas, with checked bag savings and boarding priority for you and your travel companions.
What to look out for
No Admirals Club Access
This card does not include lounge access. Look at the Globe or Executive for passes or membership.
$125 Discount Requires $20,000 Spend
Only earned after significant annual spending. Not attainable for all cardholders.
Miles Stay in AAdvantage
No Chase or Amex-style partner transfers. Miles stay within the AA ecosystem.
