American Airlines Raises Citi AAdvantage Card Fees to $150, Adding $100 In-Flight Credit
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 29
American Airlines Raises Citi AAdvantage Card Fees to $150, Adding $100 In-Flight Credit
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 29
Summary
Jan. 24, 2027 is when American will lift annual fees on its Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select and Business cards to $150 from $99, the first increase for the consumer card since 2018.
A nearly 52% hike comes with new perks: up to $120 for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every four years, a $100 annual in-flight statement credit, and richer mileage earnings on hotels, cars, gas, EV charging, streaming, and rides.
Existing benefits — including preferred boarding, no foreign transaction fees, and a free first checked bag for the cardholder and up to four companions on domestic itineraries — will stay in place.
Value will hinge on usage: frequent American flyers who spend onboard or already pay for trusted-traveler programs could offset the extra $51, while occasional travelers may struggle to justify it.
American's move fits a wider airline-card shift away from the old $99 model, as Delta, Southwest and United have also pushed entry-level rewards cards closer to the $150 range.