Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® Review: Unlock Travel Perks When Flying American Airlines

Two ways to earn rewards

The Globe card offers two ways to earn rewards, giving you both redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points. That means that you get miles for spending and points for status in the same transaction, making it efficient to reach elite perks like upgrades and priority boarding.

AAdvantage® miles

• 3 AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases.
• 6 AAdvantage® miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels™ bookings.
• 2 AAdvantage® miles at restaurants, including takeout and delivery.
• 2 AAdvantage® miles on eligible Rides and Rails™ purchases, including taxis, rideshares and public transit.
• 1 AAdvantage® mile on all other purchases.

Loyalty Points

• 1 Loyalty Point for every eligible AAdvantage® mile earned.

Travel perks

With the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ card, cardholders can unlock nearly $750 in value with premium travel benefits and statement credits. The AAdvantage Globe Mastercard offers a range of premium perks, including complimentary checked bags, lounge passes and statement credits for travel expenses. But where the AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard becomes interesting is in earning AAdvantage® status. This is currently the only Citi-issued AAdvantage card to offer this benefit. Some of the notable benefits include:

• Admirals Club® Globe™ Passes: Every calendar year, receive 4 Admirals Club® Globe™ Passes and enjoy access to nearly 50 Admirals Club® lounges.
• First checked bag free: Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries (for you and up to 8 companions on the same reservation).
• Preferred boarding: Enjoy preferred boarding on American Airlines flights (for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you and listed on the same reservation).
• An American Airlines Companion Certificate (starting in your second cardmembership year as long as your cardmembership is renewed): Redeeming the certificate costs $99 for the ticketing fee, plus taxes and fees based on itinerary.
• Up to $120 Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck® application fee credit: Receive a statement credit (up to $120 every 4 years) as reimbursement for your application fee for Global Entry® or TSA Precheck®.
• Travel Protection Benefits: Help protect your next trip with MasterRental Coverage, Common Carrier Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption, Trip Delay, Lost or Damaged Luggage, Extended Warranty and Purchase Assurance Plus.
• Earn an unlimited number of American Airlines AAdvantage® miles you can earn with your card.

Other benefits

In addition to the statement credits above, the AAdvantage® Globe™ card has other benefits to offer. It's the World Legend Mastercard tier card that provides customers with enhanced travel, dining, and entertainment benefits, including:

• Up to $240 back on Turo: Earn up to $30 in statement credits for each eligible Turo trip completed, for a total of up to $240 in statement credits annually.
• Up to $100 back on inflight purchases: Every calendar year, earn up to $100 in statement credits on inflight purchases when you use your card on American Airlines flights.
• Up to $100 Annual Splurge Credit℠: Every calendar year, earn up to $100 in statement credits on your choice of up to 2 of the following brands: 1stDibs, eligible AAdvantage Hotels™ bookings, Future Personal Training and Live Nation® (exclusions apply).
• Flight Streak™ Bonus: Earn a 5,000 Loyalty Point bonus after every 4 qualifying American Airlines flights (up to 15,000 additional Loyalty Points each status qualification year).
• No foreign transaction fees.

Redemption options

Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® cardmembers can redeem their AAdvantage® miles for travel, experiences and more, including:

• Flights to nearly 1,000 destinations across the globe, including AA flights or partner airlines.
• Upgrades on most domestic and international flights marketed and operated by American Airlines.
• Online shopping on the AAdvantage ExchangeSM marketplace.
• Hotels in over 500 destinations worldwide, car rentals and more.
• The Admirals Club® lounge membership or visits.
• Luxury experiences booking.
• Global health and well-being donations.