Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard

Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard General Travel

$695/yr annual fee. 7 general travel benefits, with what each is worth and the limits that apply.

Annual fee
$695/yr
Estimated value
$322/yr
Benefits
7

Up to $500 Back on American Airlines Vacations Purchases

$500/yr

Up to $500 in statement credits a year ($250 Jan-Jun, $250 Jul-Dec) on eligible American Airlines Vacations packages or experiences.

Value Analysis

Face Value
$500
Estimated Value
$200

Enhanced Airport Experience

Included

Enjoy priority check-in, priority airport screening (where available) and priority boarding privileges for you and up to eight travel companions on

First Checked Bag Free

Included

Save on checked-bag fees for you and up to 8 companions on domestic American Airlines itineraries when your AAdvantage account is linked to the card.

Pro Tips

  1. 1The benefit covers up to 8 companions per reservation, making it extremely valuable for family travel
  2. 2Benefit applies on domestic American Airlines itineraries only, per the issuer's own FAQ
  3. 3No need to show your card at the airport - benefit is automatically applied when accounts are linked

Value Analysis

Face Value
$35
Estimated Value
$32

Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit

$120/every_4_years

Get up to $120 statement credit every 4 years to cover Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fees.

Pro Tips

  1. 1Global Entry is the better deal - $100 for Global Entry vs $78-85 for TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck
  2. 2Credit renews every 4 years, aligned with the program renewal cycle
  3. 3Apply early - Global Entry appointments can be booked months in advance in major cities

Value Analysis

Face Value
$30
Estimated Value
$30

Up to $100 Back on Inflight and Eligible Admirals Club Purchases

$100/yr

Up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year on inflight and eligible Admirals Club purchases.

Value Analysis

Face Value
$100
Estimated Value
$60

No Foreign Transaction Fees

3% off

Save 3% on every international purchase by avoiding foreign transaction fees when traveling or shopping abroad.

Pro Tips

  1. 1Use this card for all international travel expenses to avoid 3% fees
  2. 2Works for online purchases from foreign websites in addition to in-person travel
  3. 3Combine with American Airlines spending for 4x miles plus no foreign transaction fees

Preferred Boarding

Included

Board early with Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights, ensuring overhead bin space and less stress for you and companions.

Pro Tips

  1. 1Preferred boarding is especially valuable on full flights when overhead bin space is limited
  2. 2If you have AAdvantage elite status, your status boarding zone takes precedence
  3. 3Companions on same reservation also receive Preferred boarding

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