How much is the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select annual fee?

The 2 American Airlines credit cards with no annual fee are the AAdvantage Aviator Mastercard and the AAdvantage MileUp Card. The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select and CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select cards also come with no annual fee for the first 12 months. After that, the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card’s annual fee jumps to $99, while CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select charges $99 after the first year.… read full answer

For no annual fee, the AAdvantage Aviator card gets you a 25% discount on all American Airlines inflight food and beverage purchases, and 1 mile per $1 spent on all purchases. The AAdvantage MileUp card gives you that same 25% inflight discount, plus a bonus of 10,000 miles + $50 statement credit when you spend $500 within the first 3 months. And even though the Citi and CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select cards only have no annual fee for the first year, both cards offer lucrative bonuses and travel perks such as a free checked bag on all American Airlines flights for you and up to four guests on the same reservation.

Annual fees are some of the most common credit card fees. They’re automatically charged to your card, usually on the month of your account anniversary (rather than every calendar year), and will show up on your statement as a regular purchase. When you’re charged an annual fee on an American Airlines credit card, you’re effectively paying an advance on any benefits and rewards the card offers. Generally, the higher the annual fee, the more benefits and rewards you’ll get. An American Airlines credit card with no annual fee is ideal for budget conscious consumers who occasionally take flights on American Airlines.