Citi / AAdvantage Executive vs. Globe: 2 great options for American Airlines fans

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) and Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees) are closely-competing cards aimed at American Airlines enthusiasts.Their annual fees — $350 and $695, respectively — are far enough apart to make it important to carefully consider which option is best for you. If you're going to spend an extra $345 each year on a card, you want to make sure you're getting at least as much value as you're paying for.You should get the AAdvantage Globe if you often fly American but aren't loyal to the airline, while the AAdvantage Executive is at its most powerful in the hands of a dedicated American Airlines loyalist.Since both cards earn AAdvantage miles, offer some level of Admirals Club access and provide day-of-travel perks for American Airlines, we'll need to dig deep into the details to highlight why each card fits specific types of travelers.AAdvantage Executive vs. AAdvantage Globe: At a glanceCard FeaturesAAdvantage ExecutiveAAdvantage GlobeAnnual fee$695$350Welcome offerFor a limited time, earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first five months of account opening.Earn...