Informed Perspectives

Analysis and insights on airline loyalty, travel rewards and AAdvantage®

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October 29, 2026

My Take on American and Citi's Latest AAdvantage® Credit Card Enhancements

New earning categories, new travel benefits and a $150 annual fee: what the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® refresh means for AAdvantage® members in the Loyalty Points era.

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About Informed Perspectives

Informed Perspectives is an editorial series from LP Calculator on airline loyalty programs, travel rewards and the developments that affect frequent travelers.

Each article combines research with the experience of a long-time AAdvantage® member, six-year ConciergeKey® traveler and Loyalty Point enthusiast. Articles are by Razzak Memon, creator of LP Calculator and AAWidebody.com.