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

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.

American AAdvantage Cards in UK:

Aadvantage MBNA American Express
5,000 Bonus miles after first £250 spend within 90 days
1.5 AA miles for every £1 spent
3 AA miles for every £1 spent with AA and fuel/supermarket partners
No annual fee / 2.75% forex fee

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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