Originally Posted by
macfadsj
If you want access to both AA and AS clubs, there is a way to get both for "free" in the first year.
The Citi Prestige card has an annual $450 fee, but will give you a $250 airline credit this year and another one in 2016. The card itself gets you into the Admirals Club, and two weeks after you are approved, they give you a Priority Pass card, good for all Board Rooms. If you spend $3K in the first 3 months, they also give you 50K thank you points, which can be transferred to many airline programs, although not AA or AS.
Google CitiPrestige 50000 and you will find the application page. Many other benefits as well.
I just ordered the Citi Prestige Card last week. Greatest thing since sliced bread, IMHO. I figure the signup benefits make the card itself free for 2 years at least. In addition, you get 4th night free at any hotel you book through their service. The 50,000 points are worth 1.6c/pt on AA tickets (worth $800) or 1.3c/pt on other airlines, you also get delayed trip, delayed baggage and trip cancellation insurance, roadside assistance and 3 free rounds of golf every year.