6 reasons to get the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card

You don't have to be a frequent American Airlines flyer to get value from one of its cobranded credit cards.The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) offers perks like free checked bags and preferred boarding, plus the opportunity to earn AAdvantage miles on everyday purchases.With a $99 annual fee ($0 introductory annual fee for the first year), the card can be worthwhile even if you only fly American a few times a year.Here are six reasons to consider adding the card to your wallet.Valuable welcome offerFor a limited time, new Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select cardholders can earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $3,500 on purchases in the first four months of account opening. This is the best offer we've seen on this card, making it an especially compelling time to apply.THE POINTS GUYBased on TPG's October 2026 valuations, AAdvantage miles are worth 1.45 cents each, making this welcome offer worth $1,160. From round-trip first-class flights to Alaska to one-way business-class flights to Europe or Asia, there are plenty of ways to make excellent use of those miles — especially when redeeming for partner awards within and outside the O...