Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard General Travel

Save up to $350 per domestic round-trip when you and 4 companions check bags. Automatic benefit when you link your AAdvantage account.

Pro Tips

1. 1The benefit covers up to 4 companions per reservation, making it valuable for family travel
2. 2Domestic flights only - international flights do not receive free checked bags
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

Get 25% off food and drink purchases on American Airlines flights when you pay with your card.

Pro Tips

1. 1Use this benefit on longer flights where you'd purchase meals anyway
2. 2Stacks with 2x miles earning on American Airlines purchases

Value Analysis

Face Value

$25

Estimated Value

$13

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 2x miles plus no foreign transaction fees

Board early on all American Airlines flights with Preferred boarding, ensuring overhead bin space for you and up to 4 travel 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. 3Up to 4 companions on same reservation also receive Preferred boarding

Value Analysis

Estimated Value

$30

Earn a $125 American Airlines Flight Discount after you spend $20,000 or more in purchases during your cardmembership year and renew your card.

Value Analysis

Face Value

$125

Estimated Value

$63