[Expired] American Airlines and Citi Celebrate 35 Year Anniversary With Promotions and More

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 35 years since the first Citi^® AAdvantage credit card hit the market — and that calls for a celebration. Citi and American Airlines have teamed up to offer a collection of offers, events, and sweepstakes to Citi/AAdvantage cardholders.

Here are all the details.

Citi and American Airlines Celebrate 35-Year Partnership

The American Airlines AAdvantage program was introduced in 1987, followed quickly by the first Citi/AAdvantage credit card. Since then, additional cards have been introduced and consumers have gone on to earn over 2 trillion miles through credit card spending.

The 2 companies are celebrating their 3.5-decade history by offering a variety of events, deals, and contests to Citi/AAdvantage cardholders beginning September 19, 2022.

Currently, Citi issues 4 AAdvantage credit cards:

• Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Platinum Select^® World Elite™ Mastercard^®
• Citi^®/AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^®
• CitiBusiness^® / AAdvantage^® Platinum Select^® Mastercard^®
• American Airlines AAdvantage^® MileUp^®

Bottom Line: Citi and American Airlines are celebrating their 35-year partnership with special events, promotions, and sweepstakes for Citi/AAdvantage cardholders.

Cardmember Appreciation Week: September 19-23, 2022

Cardmember Appreciation Week is from September 19, 2022, through September 23, 2022. There will be new offers added each day as well as some offers that are valid for more than just the week.

Here are some of the ongoing offers available right now.

• AAdvantage Dining: Earn 350 bonus miles when you dine and pay with your linked Citi AAdvantage Mastercard between September 16, 2022, and October 15, 2022. Offer valid up to 2 times.
• American Airlines Vacations: Save $350 on $3,000 or more spent on AA vacation packages using your AAdvantage Executive World Elite card. Use code CITI350 for travel between September 21, 2022, and March 31, 2023.
• American Airlines Cruises: Earn 3,500 bonus miles by booking a qualifying cruise with your AAdvantage Executive World Elite card for travel by December 31, 2023. Hurry, though, because the cruise must be booked by September 24, 2022, to qualify.

Share Your Dream Trip Sweepstakes

Beginning September 26, 2022, Citi AAdvantage cardholders can enter the Share Your Dream Trip Sweepstakes on social media. Each week, 4 participants will each win 70,000 American Airlines miles. The grand prize is a trip worth up to $35,000 plus 350,000 American Airlines miles.

To be eligible for the sweepstakes, your Citi/AAdvantage card must be open prior to September 26, 2022.

Exclusive Live Nation Concert on October 6, 2022

Cardholders have exclusive access to purchase tickets to see Christina Aguilera at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on October 6, 2022.

Final Thoughts

To celebrate their 35-year partnership, Citi and American Airlines have teamed up to offer a collection of offers, events, and sweepstakes to Citi/AAdvantage cardholders. Beginning with Cardmember Appreciation Week from September 19, 2022, through September 23, 2022, and concluding with a special concert on October 6, 2022, there are lots of opportunities for Citi/AAdvantage cardholders to save money, earn bonus miles, and win some prizes.