Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard Information
The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard is a great credit card for frequent American Airlines flyers. The card offers great benefits and bonuses, with an annual fee of $695.
Card Benefits (updated August 2026)
- Generous sign-up bonus (up to 70,000 bonus miles)
- Admirals Club (Lounge) Membership (including partner lounges)*
- Free checked bag (along with up to 8 travel companions)
- Priority Boarding and Priority Check-In
- 4x miles on American Airlines purchases and 1x OEE
- 12X miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels and eligible AAdvantage Cars bookings
- Access to Mastercard priceless experiences, including cultural, culinary and entertainment venues
- Up to $500 back on eligible American Airlines Vacations purchases (annual)
- Up to $100 back on inflight and eligible Admirals Club purchases (annual)
- $120 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck membership fee credit (every four years)
- $120 off Avis and Budget Car Rentals (annual)
- $180 of Lyft (after taking 3 rides in a calendar month, earn $15 per month)
- Omni Hotels & Resorts Champion status (second highest status tier)
- Avis President's Club status for Rental Cars
- Trip Cancellation and Lost Baggage Insurance
- Purchase Return Protection and Cell Phone Protection
- No foreign transaction fees
* You can bring in either your immediate family members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 18 years of age) or up to two guests.
To apply or learn more, see https://www.citi.com/credit-cards/citi-aadvantage-executive-world-elite-mastercard
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Closing Thoughts
This is a smart credit card to have if you travel often on American Airlines. You can add up to three authorized users for a total of $175; authorized users are also entitled to lounge access. Also access to Mastercard priceless experiences, including the new Taste by Priceless Dining Clubs is a big perk of this card.