View Poll Results: If AA Citi Exec MC purchases no longer count toward Million Miler status after 2012:
Obtained card on/before Nov 30, 2011: I will definitely keep my card - other benefits worth it
12
7.45%
Obtained card on/before Nov 30, 2011: I will probably keep my card
11
6.83%
Obtained card on/before Nov 30, 2011: I'm not sure yet if I will keep or cancel my card
23
14.29%
Obtained card on/before Nov 30, 2011: I will probably cancel my card
26
16.15%
Obtained card on/before Nov 30, 2011: I will definitely cancel my card - other benefits not worth it
46
28.57%
Obtained card after Nov 30, 2011: I'm already ineligible for this benefit anyways
8
4.97%
I'm not a cardholder: I would enroll if this benefit were offered for new cardholders
22
13.66%
I'm not a cardholder: I would not enroll even if this benefit were offered for new cardholders
3
1.86%
I'm not a cardholder: I just want to see the poll results
10
6.21%
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Archive: AA Citibank Executive / AAdvantage World Elite MasterCard (& MM poll)
Oct 1, 2013, 9:15 am
#2371
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Isle of Man/East Palo Alto
Programs: AA - CK/Airpass
Posts: 1,046
I went back and checked and couldn't find any record of it in my initial card package, so I was quite likely mistaken on believing it was on the promotional materials. My guess is that it has never existed and I was given a canned response.
Oct 1, 2013, 1:03 pm
#2372
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: I 35 south bound, finally stopped
Programs: LT Plt, 4mm, *A GLD, burned out medical provider, executing our estate plan
Posts: 1,665
retired. moved. got a new job as part time. would not make EXP due to retirement and move. However with 3 cheap MRs and the 10000 EQM will make EXP again this year. Mrs. boerne will be PLT but we know how to work that as we are both LTP or G. We will renew again as long as the 10,000 miles is available. If not we will apply for the AMEX PLT card and fly the best prices.
Oct 4, 2013, 9:09 am
#2373
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA ExPlat; Other Stuff
Posts: 121
I've heard that with the card you can get reimbursed for Global Entry. Is this true? I don't see it in their official rules.
Oct 4, 2013, 9:24 am
#2374
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
Programs: AA LT PLT 3MM, Hilton/Marriott/SPG/Club Carlson GLD, IHG PLT
Posts: 4,608
Oct 4, 2013, 9:28 am
#2375
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
As well as a couple others, like the Citi Prestige. But not this card.
Oct 4, 2013, 9:31 am
#2377
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA ExPlat; Other Stuff
Posts: 121
Ok, then if I can get AC for 300-350 (renewing Plat or EXP) is there a way I can justify or make up the $100-$150 of value from the card? I won't be doing enough international to chalk up $100 in transaction fees.
Oct 4, 2013, 9:49 am
#2378
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA EXP, AA LT Gold, SPG Plat 75
Posts: 890
Depends how much you value the 10,000 EQM for spending $40k in a year. That $100-$150 is Cheaper than a MR for the last 10,000 EQM, if you were spending the $40k anyways.
Oct 4, 2013, 10:16 am
#2380
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA ExPlat; Other Stuff
Posts: 121
I usually get my status with segments, not miles. However, I do have two trips to the East this coming year so maybe miles will be my friend. The 10K EQM might be nice, but I would need to land within 10K of that next tier.
Oct 4, 2013, 10:20 am
#2381
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,535
Not at all. I have the AMEX PLT, and have no problems with international use. In fact, since it has a chip (not quite chip-and-pin, but chip-and-signature), it works in some places where other cards don't. Also, no ForEx fees. Great card for international use, in addition to the other benefits.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Oct 4, 2013, 10:27 am
#2382
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA ExPlat; Other Stuff
Posts: 121
Not at all. I have the AMEX PLT, and have no problems with international use. In fact, since it has a chip (not quite chip-and-pin, but chip-and-signature), it works in some places where other cards don't. Also, no ForEx fees. Great card for international use, in addition to the other benefits.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Oct 4, 2013, 11:32 am
#2383
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
Just one instance, but the AmEx was really helpful there.
Oct 4, 2013, 11:36 am
#2384
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA ExPlat; Other Stuff
Posts: 121
It's been good for me too. It's normally a backup card to my CSP, but last month I was in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the AmEx saved me at the train station at the airport. I had no chip and pin cards, and had a semi-panic attack when I was told they only took chip and pin cards (although I could withdraw cash if I needed, I didn't want to because I was only there for one day). I then saw a woman swipe an AmEx PLT card, and was told AmEx without chip and pin was ok. Same thing happened at the Kobenhavn (Central Railway Station) on the way back to the airport. No credit cards without a pin, unless it's an AmEx (do they not consider AmEx's credit cards or something?).
Just one instance, but the AmEx was really helpful there.
Just one instance, but the AmEx was really helpful there.
Oct 4, 2013, 2:29 pm
#2385
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: stl
Programs: AA LT Plat/8.1mm now with 1350 miles left in my account and proud of it.. SPG LT Titanium.
Posts: 3,082
In Thailand for instance it is not that welcome in fact a lot of the stores and restaraunts actually have signs that say"we prefer MasterCard". In a perfect world I would want a no transaction fee visa/ MasterCard with a chip and an Amex platinum. Unfortunately the aa exec card and the Amex together are costly. To me the Amex is also worth a premium in case you are robbed or need emergency cash.