Citi AA Platinum, Gold and Business cards (2015)
Oct 10, 2015, 5:37 am
#2762
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 305
I have seen pre-qualified banner a lot, but I dont believe I have seen a pre-approved. I also believe banks these days DONT pre-approving cards - the approval process does not start until you actually submit an application. Pre-qualify simply means you are qualified to apply a particular offer - some got the 50K some only got the 30K AA. What is interesting is, as beltway pointed out, even having an existing AA card, he now saw the AA offer online. Ditto for my husband though he only sees the 30K, never sees the 50K. This means even with existing AA card, Citi system still says you are pre-qualifed for another AA card... (When you have a Chase UA card, UA website would no longer show you the Ad to apply for an UA card, as an illustration.)
Oct 10, 2015, 10:55 am
#2765
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 45
Therefore, as long as my Citi AA card is active, the privilege is linked to my AAdvantage account. Now matter how I get my ticket, free or paid by other credit card, I can get free bag and boarding priority. Am I right this time?
Oct 10, 2015, 11:51 am
#2768
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 265
there are a bunch of reqts, e.g. domestic only, primary is flying, FF# attached to reservation, entire party on same reservations, etc.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ea...ional/faqs.jsp
there's also a surprising one about it not being valid on last-minute tickets (<7days), but I am not sure since I have no experience with it.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ea...ional/faqs.jsp
there's also a surprising one about it not being valid on last-minute tickets (<7days), but I am not sure since I have no experience with it.
Oct 10, 2015, 12:12 pm
#2769
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 322
In my experience, the business card is always approved within 2 days without any intervention. But as you have read in the wiki, business cards are YMMV, so there is no FT consensus recommendation. I recommend waiting 2 days (no e-mail is sent; you have the check the status page) and then calling.
Congratulations, you have been approved for a CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® on 10-10-2015. Your welcome kit and card(s) will arrive in the mail within 2 weeks of the above date at the address you provided. Upon arrival, follow the instructions on the security sticker to confirm receipt and activate your card for immediate use.
Oct 10, 2015, 6:16 pm
#2771
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Citi Platinum Select World Mastercard is removing the 3% foreign transaction fee as of Nov 15, 2015 
Oct 10, 2015, 9:37 pm
#2772
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 322
WHAT??? I think we need to talk over beer. Do you have a business? are these all Citi Business cards or they are from different banks? If you don't mind sharing your wisdom.
Just like a Garage sale and drugs, MS is a freaking addition. Some are pushing the human limits
Just like a Garage sale and drugs, MS is a freaking addition. Some are pushing the human limits
Last edited by nfpa70e; Oct 10, 2015 at 9:45 pm
Oct 10, 2015, 10:16 pm
#2774
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,934
I hope this question is not too stupid, but I'm really curious. About the Citi AA card benefit "First checked bag free", is it necessary to book the reservation and pay with Citi AA card? If I use the sign-up bonus miles to redeem my air ticket, do I get 1 free checked bag?
But since the same card gives you 2x AA miles on AA purchases, and since every AA miles redemption always carries some fees (at a minimum, a few dollars for a domestic redemption), why not use the same card to pay for the fees on the award redemption in any case?
Oct 10, 2015, 10:21 pm
#2775
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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