3 reasons why this is the best card for Admirals Club lounge access

For many travelers, airport lounge access is crucial. It not only provides a space to relax before a journey but can also serve as an ideal place to be productive and get work done.This is where American Admirals Club lounges come in. There are nearly 50 of them worldwide, and you can get access by purchasing a day pass, redeeming American Airlines AAdvantage miles, having elite status, flying in a premium cabin or holding the right credit card.In my opinion, the best-value way to access Admirals Clubs is through one specific credit card: the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees).While it does come with a $695 annual fee, here's why its lounge access benefit might make it worth adding the card to your wallet.Admirals Club membership overviewIf you can't access an Admirals Club through elite status or the class of service you're flying, one option is to purchase a membership.Here is the annual pricing broken down by AAdvantage status level (note that pricing will differ if you have an existing membership and renew before Oct. 3):AMERICAN AIRLINESCardholders of the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) or the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mas...