American Airlines and Citi have teamed up to launch a new co‑branded airline card aimed at the “sweet spot” between entry‑level and premium airline credit cards. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® carries a $350 annual fee and comes with a compelling mix of travel‑centric perks including four Admirals Club Globe lounge passes each year, a $99 companion certificate for a domestic round‑trip in Main Cabin, up to $100 in annual inflight purchase credit, a statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, up to $240 in Turo credits per year (max $30 per trip), and up to $100 “Splurge Credit” valid toward select luxury or travel‑adjacent categories.

On the earning side, cardholders receive 3X miles on American‑airline purchases, 6X miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels bookings, 2X miles at restaurants (including take‑out and delivery) and on rides and public transit, and 1X mile on all other purchases. In addition, each eligible AAdvantage® mile earned also gets you 1 Loyalty Point toward elite status, and there’s a “Flight Streak” pathway that offers bonus Loyalty Points (5,000 after four flights, up to 15,000 after 12 flights) to accelerate your way toward AAdvantage elite tiers.

Our Take

From our perspective, this card hits a very strategic lane for points‑and‑miles travelers who want strong airline perks without a super‑high fee. If you fly with American Airlines and can reliably use the lounge passes, companion certificate, checked‑bag benefit (for you + up to 8 companions), and key credits (inflight purchases, Turo, Global Entry/TSA), then the $350 fee begins to look like strong value rather than a hurdle. The fact that the card ramps up your elite status prospects via Loyalty Points earned on spending plus flights adds a meaningful dimension for frequent travelers.

That said, the value hinges on your ability to extract the perks. If you rarely fly American or can’t realistically use the lounge passes or the companion certificate, then you might be better served by a lower‑fee card in the lineup. In other words: this is not a “set it and forget it” card for occasional flyers. For those of us who travel frequently, use public transit/rides (earning 2X), book hotels via AAdvantage Hotels (6X), and want to accumulate elite status with American, the Globe card offers a very compelling package. Our recommendation: run your expected usage (flights + hotel + rentals + lounge access) against the fee to confirm you’ll extract at least $350 to $450+ of value annually before applying. Plus, you can hold this card and other American Airlines cards at the same time, making this a good way to earn more AA miles.