Frequent Flyer Miles Credit Cards - American Airlines AAdvantage

American Airlines flyers should consider using an affiliated frequent flyer mile credit card which will help them earn AA reward mileage. You need to be a member of the American's AAdvantage loyalty program to accrue miles.

Below we profile 7 American Airlines credit cards available, 6 of which are US based and 1 Canadian. The main travel benefits are highlighted and for further information you should check American Airlines' own website.

Citi Gold AAdvantage World Mastercard
15,000 bonus miles after first $750 spend within 4 months
1 AA mile for every $1 spent - 60,000 miles limit per year
Reduced mileage awards - 5,000 discount to selected destinations
No blackout dates for AA reward travel
Travel accident / Trip cancellation insurance
$0 first year, $50 annual fee

CitiBusiness AAdvantage MasterCard
CitiBusiness AAdvantage Visa
25,000 bonus miles after first $750 spend within 4 months
1 AA mile for every $1 spent - 150,000 miles limit per year
Reduced mileage awards - 7,500 discount to selected destinations
No blackout dates for AA reward travel
$0 first year, $75 annual fee

Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage World Mastercard
25,000 bonus miles after first $750 spend within 4 months
1 AA mile for every $1 spent - 100,000 miles limit per year
Reduced mileage awards - 7,500 discount to selected destinations
No blackout dates for AA reward travel
Travel accident / Trip cancellation insurance
$0 first year, $85 annual fee

aadvantage credit cards

Citi AAdvantage American Express
15,000 bonus miles after first $750 spend within 4 months
1 AA mile for every $1 spent - 60,000 miles limit per year
Reduced mileage awards - 5,000 to selected destinations
Travel accident / Trip cancellation insurance
Concierge service
$0 first year, $50 annual fee

Citi Select AAdvantage American Express
25,000 bonus miles after first $750 spend within 4 months
1 AA mile for every $1 spent - 100,000 miles limit per year
Reduced mileage awards - 7,500 to selected destinations
Travel accident / Trip cancellation insurance
Concierge service
$0 first year, $85 annual fee

TD / AAdvantage Platinum Visa Card (for those based in Canada)
10,000 Bonus miles after first spend
2,500 Bonus miles annually on renewal
1 AA mile for every $1 spent
Double miles when booking AA flights
Travel accident / Trip delay insurance

American AAdvantage cards in UK: There are currently no AAdvantage cards for United Kingdom residents - they have recently been pulled from the market.

Also consider, if you reach 1 million AA miles, American will offer you Lifetime Gold elite status - this can be achieved both by flying and making payments with the branded cards. Reach 2 million miles and you will have Lifetime Platinum status.

As always, you should read and understand the terms and conditions before applying for any frequent flyer miles credit card or speak to a financial advisor. Above card names are registered trademarks; information accuracy not guaranteed and can change.

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