American Airlines Cardholders Face 52% Fee Rise to $150

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Fox News reports American Airlines is raising annual fees on its Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select and Business MasterCard cards from $99 to $150 beginning January 24, 2027. The nearly 52% increase marks the Platinum Select card's first hike since 2018. New perks include up to $120 toward Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every four years, plus a $100 annual in-flight credit that can cover Wi-Fi. The report details what changes and stays, and why The Points Guy says airline card fees are heading toward $150.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00American Airlines is raising the annual fee on two popular credit cards from $99.9 to $150, starting January 24,

00:082027.

00:10The cards are the Citi A Advantage Platinum Select and the Citi A Advantage Business MasterCard.

00:15It is a nearly 52% increase and the first price hike for the Platinum Select card since 2018.

00:22The cards add new perks.

00:23Card holders get up to $120 toward global entry or TSA pre-check application fees every four years.

00:30A new $100 annual statement credit for in-flight purchases replaces the old 25% food and beverage discount.

00:37It can cover Wi-Fi?

00:39The personal card will earn 3 miles per dollar on A Advantage Hotel and car bookings.

00:44It will earn 2 miles per dollar on gas, EV charging, and select streaming services.

00:49Nick Ewan of The Points Guy says fees near $150 are becoming the norm.

00:54He cites Delta, Southwest, and United.

00:57Disclosure.

00:57This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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