Rule changeTwo Citi AAdvantage cards$99 to $150 on Platinum Select, Business
The higher fee applies at renewals after Jan 24, 2027, when new perks start, like up to $100 a year back on inflight food, drinks and Wi-Fi.
- Takes effect
- Jan 24, 2027
- Annual fee
- $99 to $150, first year free
- Who
- All cardholders
What changed
- Before$99 a year, first year freeNow$150 a year, first year still free
- Before25% off inflight purchases on AmericanNowUp to $100 a year back on inflight food, drinks and paid Wi-Fi
- New on both: up to $120 every four years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, 3x miles on AAdvantage Hotels and Cars bookings, and more travel protections
- Platinum Select also adds a free Walmart+ membership, 50% off FOX One (a streaming service), 2x miles on streaming and on rides and trains, and raises its yearly flight discount from $125 to $150 (after $20,000 a year in spending and a renewal)
- Business also adds 2x miles in one category you pick (U.S. shipping, office supply stores or U.S. advertising) and 25% off a Melio subscription (bill-pay software)
View offer
Opens The Points Guy, a third-party site.
Affected cards
These include, but aren't limited to:
What it means for churners
- Opening one now? The first year is still free, so the bonus math is the same. Your first renewal will bill $150, so decide before then.
- Keeping one? The $100 inflight credit replaces the 25% discount. It makes up for the $51 increase only if you spend about $70 to $200 a year on food, drinks or Wi-Fi on American flights. Spend more and you fall behind again: the credit stops at $100, but the 25% discount kept growing.
- Platinum Select holders who'd use Walmart+ (worth $98 a year, The Points Guy) get more back than the increase.
Fine print
- Citi and American Airlines announced the changes; The Points Guy (Oct 27) and US Credit Card Guide (Oct 28) report them. Both cards' pages still show the $99 fee (checked Oct 28), and American Airlines' news page wouldn't load for us.
- The inflight credit doesn't cover Admirals ClubA private airport space with seating, food and drinks. Delta Sky Club, American's Admirals Club, United Club and Amex's Centurion are lounge brands. Glossary purchases. Walmart+ needs enrollment (US Credit Card Guide).
- Miles are not cash; their value depends on how you redeem them.
Sources
US Credit Card Guide: Citi AAdvantage Business review (2026.10 update: upcoming changes), updated Oct 28, 2026
Third-party report; not confirmed in the official offer terms we could retrieve. Details may be outdated or channel-specific. Verify the offer shown by the issuer before applying.
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