Benefit Activation Checklist
Step-by-step guide to activate and maximize every benefit on this card.
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Non-Affiliate Offer
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
Welcome Offer
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How to Earn Rewards
10x
Hotels booked through AA.com/Hotels
10x
Car rentals booked through AA.com/Cars
4x
American Airlines purchases
1x
All other purchases
Key Benefits
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Full Admirals Club® Membership for You + Authorized Users
Includes a full Admirals Club® membership for the primary cardmember plus authorized users — a big-deal benefit for heavy AA flyers.
Up to $120/year in GrubHub Credits ($10/month)
Up to $10 per monthly billing cycle in GrubHub statement credits. Comes out to $120/year if you use it every month.
Up to $120/year on Prepaid Avis or Budget Car Rentals
Up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year on eligible prepaid Avis or Budget car rentals.
$10 Monthly Lyft Credit After 3 Rides
Take 3 Lyft rides in a calendar month to trigger a $10 statement credit. Up to $120/year.
10K Bonus Loyalty Points at 50K + Another 10K at 90K
Earn 10,000 bonus AA Loyalty Points after hitting 50K Loyalty Points in a status year, and another 10K after hitting 90K. Helps push you to AA elite status.
Up to $120 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit Every 4 Years
Statement credit covers the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® once every 4 years.
First Checked Bag Free + Priority Boarding on AA
First checked bag free for you and up to 8 companions on the same reservation, plus priority boarding. The bag perk alone usually pays for itself if you fly AA a few times per year.
25% Savings on Inflight AA Purchases
25% statement credit on eligible inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases on American Airlines flights.
Katie's Take
Why this card might (or might not) be right for you.
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Why this card might (or might not) be right for you.
This steep annual fee really only makes sense if you're a heavy user of AA lounges. Otherwise the lower annual fee AA cards will give you more bang for your buck.
Lounge Access Details
Networks Included
American Admirals Club
Guest Access
2 guests OR partner/spouse and all children under 18 at Admirals Club
Full Admirals Club membership (not pass-based). AU policy not specified in article.
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Includes a full Admirals Club® membership for the primary cardmember plus authorized users — a big-deal benefit for heavy AA flyers.
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Up to $10 per monthly billing cycle in GrubHub statement credits. Comes out to $120/year if you use it every month.
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Up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year on eligible prepaid Avis or Budget car rentals.
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Take 3 Lyft rides in a calendar month to trigger a $10 statement credit. Up to $120/year.
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Statement credit covers the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® once every 4 years. ($120 every 4 years = $30/yr)
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Your Total Annual Value
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Offer History
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Offer History
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| Offer | Spend Req. | Date |
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| 100,000 AAdvantage MilesCurrent | $10,000 in 3 months | May 2026 - Present |
