In my never-ending pursuit to retain my American Airlines elite status, I am always on the lookout for ways to earn more Loyalty Points. I have been a loyalty member since 1994 (back when it was US Airways) and have held Gold, Platinum and Executive Platinum statuses over the years.
I prefer the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program over other U.S. carriers because it remains straightforward, using Loyalty Points as its primary currency for elite status, while other airlines use a more complicated formula.
At the end of 2025, American Airlines launched a mid-tier cobrand credit card with Citibank, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees), with a $350 annual fee and a few unique perks (more on that shortly).
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
