Citi and American Airlines announced a refresh of two mid-tier AAdvantage cards on October 27, 2026. The changes take effect on January 24, 2027, and the annual fee on both cards rises from $99 to $150. The first-year fee waiver stays in place. Existing cardholders pay the new fee at their first renewal after January 24.
Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
- 3x miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars bookings (new)
- 2x on select streaming services and on eligible Rides and Rails purchases (new)
- 2x at gas stations now also covers EV charging
- Up to $100 per calendar year in statement credits for inflight purchases such as food, drinks and Wi-Fi, replacing the old 25% inflight discount
- Up to $120 every four years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck
- Complimentary Walmart+ membership and 50% off an annual FOX One subscription
- The American Airlines flight discount after $20,000 in cardmember-year spend and renewal rises from $125 to $150
The 2x on American Airlines purchases and restaurants, the free first checked bag and preferred boarding carry over.
Business World Elite Mastercard
- 3x on eligible AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars bookings (new)
- 2x in one category you choose: U.S. shipping, office supply stores or U.S. advertising, changeable each quarter
- The same $100 yearly inflight credit replacing the 25% inflight discount
- Up to $120 every four years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck
- 25% off a Melio subscription plan
The existing 2x categories, the $99 companion certificate after $30,000 in spend and renewal, and the free first checked bag remain.
For cardholders who use the inflight credit, the $51 fee increase is largely offset. Those who mainly keep the card for the free checked bag will pay more starting with their 2027 renewal.