New 100,000-Mile Welcome Offer on the AAdvantage Executive World Elite Card

Right now, new applicants of the Citi^®/AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^® have the limited-time opportunity to earn 100,000 bonus miles from its welcome offer. Based on our valuations, these miles are worth $1,400.

This card also comes with numerous perks, and the headline benefit is a membership to American Airlines’ Admirals Club lounges.

Let’s take a look at this new welcome offer and other perks that come with the AAdvantage Executive World Elite card.

100K Welcome Offer on AAdvantage Executive World Elite Card

New applicants for the AAdvantage Executive World Elite card can earn 100,000 AAdvantage bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. The card has a $595 annual fee.

Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^®

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Access to Admirals Clubs, tons of added benefits, and a way to spend towards elite status make this a great option for American Airlines loyalists.

Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^®

Access to Admirals Clubs, tons of added benefits, and a way to spend towards elite status make this a great option for American Airlines loyalists.

Welcome Offer

Earn 100,000 American Airlines AAdvantage^® bonus miles after spending $10,000 within the first 3 months of account opening.

100,000 miles

UP's Offer Valuation*:

$980

Annual Fee

$595

APR

20.24% — 29.24% Variable

Credit Recommended

Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO^®Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.

Good to Excellent (670-850)

Why We Like This Card

The AAdvantage Executive World Elite card is a must-have for frequent American Airlines flyers who want Admirals Club lounge access, to earn more miles on their daily expenses, and a fast-track to American Airlines AAdvantage elite status.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Earn 10x miles on eligible hotels and car rentals booked through aadvantagehotels.com and aadvantagecars.com
• Earn 4x miles on eligible American Airlines purchases, and 5x miles after you spend $150,000 in purchases in a calendar year
• Earn 1x mile and 1 Loyalty Point on all other purchases

Cons

• $595 annual fee
• Doesn’t earn many miles on all other eligible purchases

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Card Highlights

• Earn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage^® bonus miles after spending $7,000 within the first 3 months of account opening.
• Admirals Club^® membership for you and access for up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you
• No Foreign Transaction Fees on purchases
• Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage^® mile earned from purchases
• First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation

Financial Snapshot

• APR: 20.24% — 29.24% Variable
• Foreign Transaction Fees: 

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American Airlines AAdvantage Frequent Flyer Program

Based on our valuations, AAdvantage miles are worth 1.4 cents each on average. That makes 100,000 miles worth $1,400. The card’s previous offer provided 70,000 bonus miles after spending $7,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, so you’ll earn another 30,000 miles by spending an extra $3,000 during the bonus period.

AAdvantage Executive World Elite Card’s Key Benefits

In exchange for the $595 annual fee, the AAdvantage Executive World Elite card offers several benefits to earn a place in your wallet.

Key benefits for cardholders include:

• Complimentary Admirals Club and partner lounge access for the primary cardholder.
• Earn up to 20,000 Loyalty Points with the card annually to increase your AAdvantage elite status, based on spending goals.
• Earn 10 miles per $1 spent on eligible bookings at aadvantagehotels.com and aadvantagecars.com.
• Earn 4 miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
• Up to $120 credit every 4 years to cover your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee.
• Earn 1x Loyalty Point for every qualifying mile earned with the card.
• Statement credits toward eligible spending with Avis and Budget on rental cars.
• Free first checked bag on American Airlines flights — including up to 8 companions on your same reservation.

Final Thoughts

For a limited time, the AAdvantage Executive World Elite card is offering a welcome bonus of 100,000 bonus miles. We don’t know when this offer will end, but we know it won’t stick around forever.

This welcome offer is worth $1,400 on average, and the card provides several great benefits to justify keeping it in your wallet after you’ve redeemed the bonus miles.