Citi AA Exec Authorized Users now get Admirals's Club access
Dec 14, 2015, 5:19 pm
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Citi AA Exec Authorized Users now get Admirals's Club access
Just got off the phone with Citi AA Executive support and the representative mentioned that as of 12/15/2015, authorized users of the Citi AA Executive card now also get Admiral's club access. It's a nice gesture.
Dec 14, 2015, 8:38 pm
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You are wrong
I can verify the information I just spoke with Citi rep
Apparently this came into effect as of Sunday
Admirals clubs only no one world lounges
Reason being, main admirals club access is linked to primary account holder AA amount. While AU access is presumably only linked to exec card itself
Apparently, American Airlines computers have been updated to recognize Au cards as valid for access
According to rep,
They wanted to roll this out around thanksgiving, but didn't until everyone was informed of the update
Rep was in KY call center
Dec 14, 2015, 11:33 pm
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Dec 15, 2015, 7:10 am
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It also creates a further point of differentiation between Executive and Prestige. Citi needed to do something to make customers see incremental value in Executive ($450) versus Prestige (450-250=$200). The distinction between membership and access is invisible for many cardholders who would only use the club when flying on AA.
Dec 15, 2015, 11:48 am
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You are wrong
I can verify the information I just spoke with Citi rep
Apparently this came into effect as of Sunday
Admirals clubs only no one world lounges
Reason being, main admirals club access is linked to primary account holder AA amount. While AU access is presumably only linked to exec card itself
Apparently, American Airlines computers have been updated to recognize Au cards as valid for access
According to rep,
They wanted to roll this out around thanksgiving, but didn't until everyone was informed of the update
Rep was in KY call center
I can verify the information I just spoke with Citi rep
Apparently this came into effect as of Sunday
Admirals clubs only no one world lounges
Reason being, main admirals club access is linked to primary account holder AA amount. While AU access is presumably only linked to exec card itself
Apparently, American Airlines computers have been updated to recognize Au cards as valid for access
According to rep,
They wanted to roll this out around thanksgiving, but didn't until everyone was informed of the update
Rep was in KY call center
IMO, this is an unbelievable move. Unlimited Admirals Club access for ONE $450 fee. Yikes.
Dec 15, 2015, 12:09 pm
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Dec 15, 2015, 7:27 pm
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I don't know if there actually is a cap. The guy said "I think you can have 6 or 7" and asked if I wanted to add anybody else. He knew exactly why I was calling when I asked to add AUs, I didn't even have to mention it.
But I'm now getting four full admiral club memberships at $112.50 each. That is a huge bargain. Technically doesn't save me money because I'm obviously not going to charge my family members for it, but still, totally keeping the card now. Was going to dump it with Centurion lounges popping up everywhere, notably MIA and LAX.
But I'm now getting four full admiral club memberships at $112.50 each. That is a huge bargain. Technically doesn't save me money because I'm obviously not going to charge my family members for it, but still, totally keeping the card now. Was going to dump it with Centurion lounges popping up everywhere, notably MIA and LAX.
Dec 15, 2015, 8:06 pm
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Dec 15, 2015, 9:10 pm
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All you brave souls can give your friends an Admiral Club Membership if you trust them, and Fed X will deliver the card tomorrow..so they can charge drinks tomorrow night.
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