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AAdvantage Business World Elite

$99 / yr (waived year 1) · Earns ThankYou Points

A business travel card for frequent American Airlines flyers, offering miles on everyday business spending, a free first checked bag, and preferred boarding for $99 per year.

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Benefits

Welcome Bonus

  • 65000 Welcome Bonus Miles

    Earn a one-time bonus of AAdvantage miles after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 5 months of account opening. Miles are credited to your business AAdvantage account. Spend must be completed within the 5-month window to qualify.

Bonus Earnings

  • Earn 2 AAdvantage Miles on American Airlines Purchases

    Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases, including flights booked directly with American. Miles go to your business AAdvantage account. Not all AA-coded purchases may qualify — check your cardmember agreement for exclusions.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage Miles on Telecommunications and Cable/Satellite

    Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent with telecommunications providers and cable or satellite services. Pay your monthly phone, internet, or TV bills with the card to earn the bonus rate. Miles go to your business AAdvantage account.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage Miles on Car Rentals and Gas Stations

    Earn 2 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent at car rental merchants and gas stations. Use the card directly at the rental counter or gas pump to earn the bonus rate. Miles are credited to your business AAdvantage account.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Earn 1 AAdvantage Mile on All Other Purchases

    Earn 1 AAdvantage mile per $1 spent on every purchase that doesn't qualify for a higher bonus category. There's no cap on how many miles you can earn this way. Miles are credited to your business AAdvantage account.

    Resets: Yearly

Travel Benefits

  • American Airlines Companion Certificate

    Earn a companion certificate for one domestic American Airlines round trip after spending $30,000 in a cardmembership year and renewing your card. Redeem it for a companion ticket at $99 plus applicable taxes and fees. The certificate is issued after renewal and is valid for qualifying domestic itineraries.

    Resets: Yearly
  • First Checked Bag Free on Domestic American Airlines Itineraries

    Get your first checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries. The benefit covers you and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation. Your AAdvantage number must be on the reservation and you must pay with the card.

    Resets: Yearly
  • Preferred Boarding on American Airlines Flights

    Board American Airlines flights in Group 5, giving you early access to overhead bin space. This applies to the primary cardholder and up to 4 companions on the same reservation. Present your card at the gate to use this benefit.

    Resets: Yearly
  • 25% Savings on Inflight Purchases

    Get 25% back as a statement credit on inflight food, beverages, and Wi-Fi on American Airlines flights. Pay with your card when purchasing onboard to trigger the savings. Applies only to purchases made directly on American Airlines-operated flights.

    Resets: Yearly

Concierge & Membership

  • AAdvantage Business Program Membership

    Membership in the AAdvantage Business program comes automatically with your card. The company earns AAdvantage miles on business travel booked at aa.com, while individual employees earn Loyalty Points on card purchases. Both rewards accumulate at the same time on eligible spending.

    Resets: Yearly

Fees & Miscellaneous

  • Annual Fee Waived First Year$99

    The card's $99 annual fee is waived for the first 12 months of cardmembership. Starting at your first renewal, the $99 fee applies each year. No action is needed to receive the first-year waiver.

  • Citi Entertainment Access

    Get access to presale tickets and exclusive experiences for concerts, sporting events, and arts and culture events through Citi Entertainment. Use your card to purchase tickets via the Citi Entertainment portal before they go on sale to the public. Availability varies by event.

    Resets: Yearly
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