The Globe sits between American's entry and premium cards, pairing a $350 annual fee with travel perks a regular American flyer can actually use: first checked bag free on domestic itineraries, preferred boarding, four Admirals Club Globe Passes a year, and a domestic main cabin companion certificate starting on your first renewal. The credits help offset the fee if they fit your habits, including up to $240 in Turo rentals, $100 on inflight purchases, a $100 splurge credit across a short merchant list, and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit. Earning is 6x on hotels booked through AAdvantage Hotels, 3x on eligible American Airlines purchases, and 2x on dining and transit, with 1x on everything else. The welcome offer recently dropped from 90,000 to 60,000 miles after $4,000 in three months, which makes the first year less compelling than it was over the summer. It makes sense if you fly American a few times a year and will use the passes and companion certificate, but the credits require effort and the base earn is ordinary.
Earn rates & credits
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Hotels (via Portal) On eligible hotels booked through aadvantagehotels.com | 6x |
Airlines On eligible American Airlines purchases | 3x |
Dining | 2x |
Transit Rides and Rails including taxis, rideshares, and public transit | 2x |
Everything Else | 1x |
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
Turo Statement Credits Up to $240 in annual statement credits on eligible Turo car rental trips | $240 /yr |
Inflight Purchase Credit Up to $100 in annual statement credits on inflight purchases when using the card on American Airlines flights | $100 /yr |
Annual Splurge Credit Up to $100 in annual statement credits on eligible purchases from up to 2 of the following: 1stDibs, AAdvantage Hotels, Future Personal Training, and Live Nation | $100 /yr |
Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit Up to $120 statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee | $120 every 4 yr |
Admirals Club Globe Passes Receive 4 Admirals Club Globe Passes annually for access to nearly 50 Admirals Club lounges with complimentary drinks, snacks, and Wi-Fi. | $300 /yr |
Flight Streak Bonus Earn 5,000 Loyalty Points bonus after every 4 qualifying American Airlines flights (up to 15,000 additional Loyalty Points each status qualification year). | 5,000 miles |
| Total annual credits | $770 |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.49%–29.49% variable |
Foreign transaction fee | None |