American Airlines and Citi Launch the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard

FORT WORTH, Texas & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 19, 2025--

American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard today unveiled the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® —a new entry in the travel credit card market that reimagines what mid-tier means with access to premium benefits. Designed to maximize the travel journey, the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® offers four Admirals Club ® Globe™ passes, each valid for 24 hours; more opportunities to earn AAdvantage ® miles and Loyalty Points toward status, including a first-of-its-kind Flight Streak™ bonus; and over $750 in valuable travel and lifestyle benefits—all for an annual fee of $350 1.

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“The Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® truly stands out by offering premium value,” said Scott Long, American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage ®. “It’s built for the travelers who want more from every mile—with elevated benefits, faster path to status and powerful earning potential. This card reflects our commitment to making travel smarter, more flexible and more rewarding at every step of the journey. We’ve listened closely to our customers and designed this card to bridge a gap in our portfolio, delivering the benefits they’ve asked for in a way that fits their lifestyle and travel goals.”

Premium lounge benefits and more that elevate the travel experience
The Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® provides cardmembers with an enhanced travel experience. It’s the first mid-tier credit card to include four Admirals Club ® Globe™ passes, each valid for 24 hours, along with a suite of benefits that help cardmembers and their companions navigate travel with ease.

“The launch of the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® is our first new co-branded credit card following the expansion of our partnership, marking a new chapter of innovation in our 38-year legacy,” said Pam Habner, Citi’s Head of U.S. Branded Cards and Lending. “This is a clear example of how our strategic relationship allows us to bring products to market that tap into the emerging needs and desires of today’s travelers. With our new category-defining card, we’re putting premium travel within reach and rounding out the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® portfolio to deliver enhanced value to even more cardmembers.”

Earning potential that maximizes every step of the travel journey
Research shows that 96% of travel cardmembers are likely to stay loyal to one airline if they can earn more miles or Loyalty Points toward status 2. The Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® includes a new industry-leading Flight Streak™ bonus, which rewards cardmembers with 5,000 Loyalty Points after every four qualifying American Airlines flights for up to 15,000 additional Loyalty Points each status qualification year, helping them reach AAdvantage ® status faster to unlock even more perks like complimentary seat upgrades.

Alongside the Flight Streak™ bonus, the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® also rewards cardmembers with AAdvantage ® miles and Loyalty Points throughout the entire travel journey from transportation, hotels, dining and more, helping them get closer to their next trip. This includes the ability to earn:

Additional valuable benefits and travel protections
Cardmembers can enjoy valuable benefits during their trips and for passions outside of travel through the Citi Entertainment ® program, World Legend Mastercard ® benefits and more.

“We’re proud to renew our partnership with American Airlines and introduce cardmembers to The Mastercard Collection through our new World Legend card tier,” said John Levitsky, Mastercard’s U.S. Co-President. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response to the World Legend card introduction. With American and Citi, we’re helping travelers access globally connected benefits in categories they appreciate most: dining, entertainment and of course, travel.”

Expanding the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® credit card portfolio
The Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ® rounds out the growing Citi ® / AAdvantage ® portfolio, joining the American Airlines AAdvantage ® MileUp ® Card; Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Platinum Select ® World Elite Mastercard ®; Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Executive World Elite Mastercard ®; and Citi ® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard ®.

For more information on the Citi ® / AAdvantage ® Globe™ Mastercard ®, visit citi.com/globe.

About Citi
Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.

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About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey ®.

 

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela’s capital Saturday, over four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolás Maduro.

Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplane, flew over the recently reopened U.S. Embassy in Caracas. They landed in the parking lot with the downdraft blowing tree branches. Forces then descended from the aircraft.

“Ensuring the military’s rapid response capability is a key component of mission readiness, both here in Venezuela and around the world,” the embassy said on Instagram.

Venezuela’s government had announced the drill earlier this week. Foreign Minister Yván Gil said the U.S. would conduct the exercise to prepare “in the event of medical emergencies or catastrophic emergencies.”

The drill comes almost two months after the U.S. formally reopened its embassy in Caracas. The reopening followed the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country after Maduro 's ouster in early January.

Some Caracas residents Saturday gathered near the embassy to watch the aircraft, while a few dozen others gathered elsewhere in the city to protest the exercise. Protesters held a Venezuelan flag with the message “No to the Yankee drill” written over it.

U.S. military aircraft last flew over Caracas on Jan. 3, when elite forces rappelled down from helicopters and captured Maduro and his wife. Both were taken to New York to face drug trafficking charges. They have pleaded not guilty.

U.S. Embassy holds emergency and air evacuation drill in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey)

U.S. Embassy holds emergency and air evacuation drill in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey)

U.S. Embassy holds emergency and air evacuation drill in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey)

A soldier looks down from a military aircraft as the U.S. Embassy holds an emergency and air evacuation drill in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey)

U.S. Embassy holds emergency and air evacuation drill in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey)