Jay Ellis and guests last night gathered at the lavish Ambassador’s Clubhouse in New York City to celebrate the enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard.
A dazzling affair in the epicenter of the Big Apple perfectly honored the platform that is set to re-imagine the way the world traveler dreams of getting the most from their credit card. Over delicious culinary delights and sophisticated curated cocktails, Ellis revealed to invited attendees at the exclusive party that his own love for travel is warmly excepted as being a member of a family that works for American Airlines. And as much as of significance, his time on the road is also close to his heart when he travels for film and television shoots or just to have the vacation he deserves in between work.
Meaningful moments with the star were touching to the room of guests who themselves know the call of globetrotting. It made the fascinating announced developments of Citi and American Airlines remarkable to hear.
American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard have updated the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard by introducing new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits designed for frequent American Airlines travelers. Cardmembers can now unlock up to $2,300 in value, including Admirals Club membership and faster path to AAdvantage status. The refresh reflects a shared commitment to deliver a premium travel experience with benefits that extend beyond the airport.
“We’re building on our decades-long partnership with Citi and Mastercard to deliver best-in-class co-branded credit card benefits for our cardmembers,” stated Scott Long, American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage. “The refreshed Citi/ AAdvantage Executive Mastercard raises the bar for premium travel, offering exclusive benefits and experiences that help customers reach status faster and get more out of the AAdvantage program.”
Richer travel and lifestyle statement credits include such perks as receiving up to $500 back on eligible American Airlines Vacations purchases and getting up to $180 in Lyft credits after taking three eligible rides in a calendar month. Enhanced earning and faster path to status is also a great treat with new loyalty point milestones toward AAdvantage status. Earn 10,000 bonus loyalty points after reaching each of the following milestones — 50,000, 90,000, 165,000 and 240,000 loyalty points in the same status qualification year. With the addition of new 165,000 and 240,000 loyalty point milestones, cardmembers can now earn up to 40,000 bonus loyalty points, increased from up to 20,000. And the perks go on and on in the most positive way.
(Courtesy Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard®)
“Our focus is on elevating the experience for today’s premium traveler throughout their entire journey, and the enhancements to the Citi / AAdvantage Executive Mastercard reflect that,” unpacked John LaCosta, Citi’s Head of Partnership Cards and Development for U.S. Consumer Cards. “Cardmembers gain richer benefits, higher earning potential and continued Admirals Club® membership — making every trip even more rewarding.”
The enhanced Citi/ AAdvantage Executive Mastercard is now available for an annual fee of $695 for new cardmembers. The annual fee for authorized users is $175 for up to three authorized users and $175 for each authorized user thereafter. The updated Admirals Club membership has also began. For more information on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Mastercard®, visit citicards.citi.com/usc/aaexecutiverefresh.
