Do the Citi® / AAdvantage® Cards come with Priority Pass?

The right credit card can make travel a seamless and exciting experience. Citi® / AAdvantage® Credit Cards let cardholders earn AAdvantage® miles on eligible purchases. With 4 Citi® / AAdvantage® credit cards to choose from, there's something for every type of flier. 

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Cards do not come with Priority Pass, but Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® cardholders have Admirals Club® access. You can also gain Admirals Club® access by achieving AAdvantage Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum Pro® or AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status in the AAdvantage® Program.

Do the Citi® / AAdvantage® Cards come with lounge access? 

Citi® / AAdvantage® Cardholders can get Admirals Club access with the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® or by reaching Platinum® status or higher in the AAdvantage® program. You can also use your AAdvantage® miles  to buy or renew Admirals Club® membership or get a one-day pass. 

Get Admirals Club® membership with the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard 

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®  offers Admirals Club® access. Cardholders enjoy access to the nearly 100 Admirals Club® and partner lounges worldwide.   

You can share lounge privileges with your immediate family (spouse, domestic partner and children under 18) or up to 2 guests. For Admirals Club lounge access, you’ll need to provide your valid physical Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® and your same-day boarding pass for any departing or arriving flight marketed or operated by American Airlines or marketed and operated by any oneworld® airline. You may also need to provide a government-issued ID.  

Get Admirals Club® access on select flights with AAdvantage Platinum® status 

You can also get access to the Admirals Club by leveling up your AAdvantage® program status. Earn 75,000 Loyalty Points in a single year to gain AAdvantage Platinum® status. Then, level up to AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status by earning 125,000 Loyalty Points in a year. Finally, gain AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status with 200,000 Loyalty Points. 

AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and AAdvantage Platinum® members can enjoy Admirals Club lounge access on qualifying departing or arriving international flights that are: 

  • Marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline 
  • Marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American 

Qualifying international flights include flights between the U.S. and: 

  • Asia 
  • Australia 
  • Canada 
  • Caribbean 
  • Central America 
  • Europe 
  • Mexico 
  • Middle East 
  • New Zealand 
  • South America 

Cardholders can bring 1 guest and will need their qualifying boarding pass with their AAdvantage® number and their government-issued photo ID to enter. 

Citi / AAdvantage® cards let you earn miles with every eligible purchase. You may be able to level up your status faster with one of these cards: 

Citi® / AAdvantage® Cards benefits for fliers  

Citi® / AAdvantage® Credit Cards offer more than lounge access. Depending on the credit card, cardholders can get premium perks like: 

  • First checked bag free on American Airlines domestic itineraries 
  • Priority boarding 
  • 25% savings on American Airlines inflight purchases 
  • Citi Entertainment® for special access to purchase tickets for concerts, sporting events and dining experiences 
  • $0 liability on unauthorized charges 

Learn more about the Citi® / AAdvantage® Credit Cards and compare their benefits to find your best fit.  

Disclosure: This article is for educational purposes. It is not intended to provide legal, investment, or financial advice and is not a substitute for professional advice. It does not indicate the availability of any Citi product or service. For advice about your specific circumstances, you should consult a qualified professional.

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