# Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select annual fee rises to $150

_Oct 27 16:26_

Tags: American Airlines, Citi, credit card, airline, fee change

Type: Program change

## Summary

American Airlines and Citi will charge $150 a year for the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard on renewals beginning January 24, 2027, up from $99. New accounts still have the annual fee waived for the first year. Existing cardmembers pick up the new benefits on that date.

The card now includes a Walmart+ membership for the primary cardmember, listed at $98 retail. A $100 annual statement credit applies to inflight food and drinks plus Wi-Fi and takes the place of the 25% inflight rebate. Admirals Club spend does not count toward that credit. The American Airlines flight discount after $20,000 in annual spend and a renewal rises from $125 to $150, only if that spend lands on or after January 24, 2027.

The card pays 3 miles per dollar on eligible AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars bookings. American flight purchases still earn 2 miles per dollar. Trip delay coverage reimburses up to $500 per covered traveler per trip.

Existing cardmembers should weigh Walmart+ plus the $100 inflight credit against the extra $51 ahead of the January 24, 2027 renewal instead of shifting spend for the modest earn-rate tweaks.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Jan 24, 2027
- **Numbers**:
  - $150: new annual fee
  - $99: previous annual fee
  - $51: annual fee increase
  - 52%: annual fee increase
  - $100: annual inflight statement credit
  - $98: retail value of complimentary Walmart+ membership
  - $120
  - $150: American Airlines flight discount after $20,000 spend and renewal
  - $125: previous American Airlines flight discount
  - $20,000: annual spend needed for the flight discount
  - 25%: inflight food and beverage rebate being removed
  - 3X miles_per_dollar: earn rate on AAdvantage Hotels and AAdvantage Cars
  - 50%: discount on an annual FOX One subscription
  - $500: trip delay reimbursement per covered traveler per trip
  - 80,000 miles: current signup bonus
- **Who qualifies**: Existing Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select cardmembers receive the new benefits on January 24, 2027; new accounts still have the annual fee waived for the first 12 months.
- **Links**:
  - Announcement: [American Airlines press release](https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-and-Citi-enhance-the-Citi-AAdvantage-Platinum-Select-World-Elite-Mastercard-and-the-Citi-AAdvantage-Business-World-Elite-Mastercard-with-more-ways-to-earn-and-new-travel-benefits-AADV-10/default.aspx)
- **Takeaway**: Existing cardmembers should weigh Walmart+, the inflight credit, and the new insurance against the extra $51 before the January 24, 2027 renewal, and should not shift spend to the card just for the modest earn-rate tweaks.

## Sources cited

- [View from the Wing](https://viewfromthewing.com/american-raises-citi-platinum-select-fee-to-150-adds-walmart-benefit-and-travel-protections) — American Raises Citi Platinum Select Fee To $150—Adds Walmart+ Benefit And Travel Protections
- [Doctor of Credit](https://doctorofcredit.com/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select-card-revamp-coming-january-2027-150-annual-fee-new-benefits) — Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card Revamp Coming January 2027 ($150 Annual Fee, New Benefits)

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