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AA Credit Card Domestic Baggage Benefit
All Citi AAdvantage and Barclaycard Aviator cards
All Citi AAdvantage and Barclaycard Aviator cards
Summary
If you have an American Airlines co-branded credit card (including the ones they currently advertise in the airport and onboard the aircraft) you will receive a waiver of your first checked bag fee on domestic (US and Canada) flights for a standard size/weight bag. The following general conditions apply:- Your flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines.
- The primary cardholder must be a passenger on the reservation, and the primary cardholder's AAdvantage number must be in the reservation at least seven days prior to flight.
- If the account is closed, the benefit will no longer apply.
Which Credit Cards Does This Work For?
The following US credit cards include a waiver of the first bag fee:- Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® card (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive card (+ 8 companions on the same reservation)
- CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)
- Aviator® Red MasterCard® (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)
- Aviator® Silver MasterCard® (+ 8 companions on the same reservation)
- Aviator® Business MasterCard® (+ 4 companions on the same reservation)
- Citi® / AAdvantage® MileUp℠ card
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Gold Card (not open to new applicants)
- CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Select® Card (not open to new applicants)
- Aviator® Blue MasterCard® (not open to new applicants)
- Aviator® MasterCard® (not open to new applicants)
Frequently Asked Questions
They wouldn't allow me to check my bag for free on my domestic reservation. Why could they do that?The most common reason a free bag is denied is the requirement the account must be open 7 days prior to air travel AND, the reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantage® number 7 days prior to air travel
Can I combine this with another reason that I get free bags to get 2 or more free bags?
No. If you have Gold status, you will still only get one bag for free (though it will include international itineraries).
Do I need to pay with my credit card to get this benefit?
No. The benefit is tied to your AAdvantage number, so you can pay in any way(another credit card, employer, online travel agency, etc.).
If my companions are on another PNR, can they use this benefit?
No. The other (up to four or eight) travelers and you must be on the same reservation.
Will this work on any reservation with AA?
The reservation must be entirely domestic (US & Canada).
If I'm connecting to an international (non-Canada) flight, can I use this benefit?
No.
If I'm connecting to another airline, can I use this benefit?
No.
Citi & Barclaycard AA Credit Card Free Domestic Checked Bag / Baggage / Luggage
Feb 12, 2012, 1:52 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Citi & Barclaycard AA Credit Card Free Domestic Checked Bag / Baggage / Luggage
Delta's credit card allows 1 free checked bag on their flights. Does the Citi AAdvantage card have such allowance on AA flights?
Feb 12, 2012, 7:58 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Chapel Hill, NC--
Posts: 169
I second the no. It seems like the sign up bonus and MM miles were the key reasons to have this card. Now my bonus is in the rear view mirror, the lifetime mile policies have changed. I now have moved on to other cards... and as a result have switched my flying to other airlines... A couple of lounge passes and free baggage (onepass) make a difference for both the credit card and airline spending.
Feb 13, 2012, 9:58 am
#5
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
take a long trip for your summer vacation, 6/16 or later.....get a 1 pt/mi fare.....complete a plt challenge, get 2 &1/2 yrs of free bags, plus more rdms....can pay off if you take 2 bags on your trips....
make sure the rules haven't changed....
make sure the rules haven't changed....
Feb 13, 2012, 10:12 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 446
The citi AMEX card does not. However, the citi executive mastercard ($450/year) does give you 1 free domestic bag.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/citiexec...=citiexecutive
Although, if you don't care about the lounge access, doing a gold or platinum challenge is a better deal.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/citiexec...=citiexecutive
Although, if you don't care about the lounge access, doing a gold or platinum challenge is a better deal.
May 22, 2012, 7:34 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: MKE, WI
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, AA 2MM Platinum
Posts: 410
Citi VISA card, checked baggage cost
Can someone tell me if one would pay for a second bag when flying coach, ORD-LHR? All passengers are allowed one free checked bag but as a Citi Bank AA VISA holder, would the next bag ship free?
May 22, 2012, 7:58 am
#8
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According to the T/Cs of the Citi card:
so presumably the answer is no, it won't count toward checked bag fees on int'l flights.
Eligible Citi® / AAdvantage® cardmembers may check one bag free of charge when traveling on American Airlines, American Eagle or the AmericanConnection® carrier to select domestic destinations.
Jun 14, 2012, 9:40 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Programs: UA, AA, Delta
Posts: 5
Used Citi AA card, but No Free Bag
(Please let me know if I am in the wrong forum- I'm new.)
I signed up for the Citi/AAdvantage card while buying a flight on American. They generated a number for me to buy the ticket, but when I went to fly, they did not give me and my traveling partner the free bag check. I disputed the charge with Citi, but they denied my claim. It's one of the perks of the card, but they denied it on my first use. What should I do next? Yes, pay it, but why keep the card? Can I get the money refunded?
I signed up for the Citi/AAdvantage card while buying a flight on American. They generated a number for me to buy the ticket, but when I went to fly, they did not give me and my traveling partner the free bag check. I disputed the charge with Citi, but they denied my claim. It's one of the perks of the card, but they denied it on my first use. What should I do next? Yes, pay it, but why keep the card? Can I get the money refunded?
Jun 15, 2012, 1:57 am
#12
Moderator: Manufactured Spending
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,578
Per the Citi website:
First checked bag free
For benefit to apply, at the time of booking, Citi® / AAdvantage® account must have been open at least 7 days and reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantage® number.
Since you signed up for the card while buying the flight, your account hadn't been open for 7 days.
First checked bag free
For benefit to apply, at the time of booking, Citi® / AAdvantage® account must have been open at least 7 days and reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantage® number.
Since you signed up for the card while buying the flight, your account hadn't been open for 7 days.
Jun 15, 2012, 4:27 am
#13
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Welcome to FlyerTalk,
Your post has been moved to the American Airlines AAdvantage forum, and the title has been edited to be more specific.
Your post has been moved to the American Airlines AAdvantage forum, and the title has been edited to be more specific.
Jun 15, 2012, 6:24 am
#14
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,813
Per the Citi website:
First checked bag free
For benefit to apply, at the time of booking, Citi® / AAdvantage® account must have been open at least 7 days and reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantage® number.
Since you signed up for the card while buying the flight, your account hadn't been open for 7 days.
First checked bag free
For benefit to apply, at the time of booking, Citi® / AAdvantage® account must have been open at least 7 days and reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantage® number.
Since you signed up for the card while buying the flight, your account hadn't been open for 7 days.
Jun 15, 2012, 7:30 am
#15
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Exec Plat, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 316
Quick Question. Do you have to pay for the ticket with the card to get the free bag benefit? And how does it exactly work at the airport? Do you just show the card to the agent (what about the kiosk)?
