American AAdvantage has several co-branded credit cards issued by Citi. The two most premium cards in the portfolio are the $350 annual the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard and $595 annual fee Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard.
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Are is the “Globe” Admirals Club passes subject to club capacity restrictions a like a day pass? Or can you use those regardless of day pass restrictions?
While I'm sure still valuable for the road warrior, how much are you valuing normal airline lounge access especially as Chase/C1 have or opening lounges in many of the airlines' hubs
@ Jim -- They are not supposed to be subject to the standard day pass restrictions, based on my understanding.
@ Alec -- It's a fair question, though given that I largely fly AA, I do frequently find myself at airports where an Admirals Club is the best option for my needs (like in TPA, MIA, etc.). So while I wish it weren't the case, I haven't found credit card branded lounges to be a full replacement for an Admirals Club membership.
Is there any catch with the flight streak bonus? ex: tickets paid for with miles don't count?
@ 305 -- It has to be a revenue flight eligible to accrue miles, and be American marketed and operated. Otherwise, though, there are no restrictions.
Really depends on how close those bank lounges are to the gates you are flying out of. You have to account for lines to get in if it's AMEX or Chase. C1 with the new lounge rules have become so easy to get in to at least at LAS. Actually feels like and exclusive lounge again. Admirals club I've never had to wait longer than getting to the check in agent. If you have only have 45 minutes those fancy bank lounges with their lines would not work. You can also use the admirals club on arrival get a dinner if it's late and you just want something to call it a night or to freshen up with a shower on a red eye before heading out. You can't do that with bank lounges. You should get the AA card and a bank card so you have options.
Lucky: do you know if AA/Citi recently updated access policies to partner lounges with the Executive card? I recently picked one up since I’m based in HNL and like having access to the HA and AA lounge at HNL and AS lounge at west coast airports.
However, I was certain that I could access partner lounges with the card as long as I was flying a OW operated flight. Looks like you have to be flying on AA metal now. I know the Admirals Club website was updated recently since they added the HA Plumeria Lounge at HNL; wasn’t there like a week ago.
ORD as my home airport makes the Executive Card a no-brainer choice on my part. No real card lounges there, so that's not an option. I also carry a United Club Card for the same reason: club membership at a lower cost than paying for it ala carte. Due to the value of AAdvantage miles and status perks, I use it for regular spending as well. But that's just a side effect of being at ORD.
Are is the “Globe” Admirals Club passes subject to club capacity restrictions a like a day pass? Or can you use those regardless of day pass restrictions?
@ Jim -- They are not supposed to be subject to the standard day pass restrictions, based on my understanding.
While I'm sure still valuable for the road warrior, how much are you valuing normal airline lounge access especially as Chase/C1 have or opening lounges in many of the airlines' hubs
@ Alec -- It's a fair question, though given that I largely fly AA, I do frequently find myself at airports where an Admirals Club is the best option for my needs (like in TPA, MIA, etc.). So while I wish it weren't the case, I haven't found credit card branded lounges to be a full replacement for an Admirals Club membership.
Really depends on how close those bank lounges are to the gates you are flying out of. You have to account for lines to get in if it's AMEX or Chase. C1 with the new lounge rules have become so easy to get in to at least at LAS. Actually feels like and exclusive lounge again. Admirals club I've never had to wait longer than getting to the check in agent. If you have only have 45 minutes those fancy bank lounges with their lines would not work. You can also use the admirals club on arrival get a dinner if it's late and you just want something to call it a night or to freshen up with a shower on a red eye before heading out. You can't do that with bank lounges. You should get the AA card and a bank card so you have options.
Is there any catch with the flight streak bonus? ex: tickets paid for with miles don't count?
@ 305 -- It has to be a revenue flight eligible to accrue miles, and be American marketed and operated. Otherwise, though, there are no restrictions.
Lucky: do you know if AA/Citi recently updated access policies to partner lounges with the Executive card? I recently picked one up since I’m based in HNL and like having access to the HA and AA lounge at HNL and AS lounge at west coast airports.
However, I was certain that I could access partner lounges with the card as long as I was flying a OW operated flight. Looks like you have to be flying on AA metal now. I know the Admirals Club website was updated recently since they added the HA Plumeria Lounge at HNL; wasn’t there like a week ago.
ORD as my home airport makes the Executive Card a no-brainer choice on my part. No real card lounges there, so that's not an option. I also carry a United Club Card for the same reason: club membership at a lower cost than paying for it ala carte. Due to the value of AAdvantage miles and status perks, I use it for regular spending as well. But that's just a side effect of being at ORD.