Citi and Barclays will extend the expiration dates of companion certificates, with certificates expiring after March 31, 2020 extended to June 30, 2021. At the same time, AA flight discount certificates earned through higher spending will also get a 6-month extension.
We’re pleased to offer a 6-month extension to Flight Discount certificates with an expiration between March 31, 2020 and May 31, 2021 held by existing Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select cardmembers. Also, existing Citi / AAdvantage Business Platinum cardmembers who hold a companion certificate with an expiration date of December 31, 2020 will receive a 6-month extension, with these certificates expiring on June 30, 2021.Existing AAdvantage Aviator Red, Silver and Business cardmembers who hold a companion certificate with an expiration date between 3/31/2020 and 5/31/2021 will be extended through 06/30/21.
We’ll probably be seeing a lot more of this. Hopefully AA can hang on, otherwise its miles will probably be heavily devalued.
In addition, Citi’s premium AA card will refund $225 of the annual fee, which should help retain some premium cardholders. This is only available to cardholders who had the card before March 31, 2020. Honestly, this premium AA card is basically useless if you don’t fly AA.
Citi AA Platinum American Airlines Credit Card
No annual fee for the first year!
- Welcome bonus: 80,000 AA miles (spend $3,500 in the first 4 months)
- Rewards: 2X on AA website ticket purchases; 2x at restaurants and gas stations; 1x on all other purchases
- Redemption: Best value when redeeming for flights between China and the U.S. or between the U.S. and Europe; business-class redemptions can also offer solid value.
- Annual fee: $99（No annual fee for the first year）
- Apply now>>
Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red American Airlines Credit Card
$0 intro annual fee for the first year
- Welcome bonus: 50,000 AA miles (one purchase within 90 days)
- Rewards: 2x on AA website and phone bookings; 1x on all other purchases
- Redemption: Best value for redeeming flights between the U.S. and China or the U.S. and Europe; business class redemptions can offer solid value.
- Annual fee: $99
- Apply now>>
Citi AAdvantage Executive Credit Card
Complimentary Admirals Club access plus up to $480 in annual statement credits; a premium AA credit card
- Welcome bonus: 70,000 AA miles (spend $7,000 in three months)
- Rewards: 4x on AA purchases; after $150k in annual spending, earn 5x; 1x on all other purchases
- Redemption: Best value for redeeming flights between the U.S. and China or between the U.S. and Europe; business-class redemptions can offer solid value.
- Annual fee: $595
- Apply now>>