American Airlines Credit Card Agreements Extended
American Airlines announced today that they have extended their relationship agreements with both of their credit card issuers, Citi and Barclaycard US. The agreement will allow Citi to, “continue offering its lineup of cards to new customers through multiple exclusive channels such as digital – including aa.com – mobile, direct mail, and Admirals Club lounges.”
This isn’t a surprise, but look what comes next:
The agreements will also allow Barclaycard US, the payments business of Barclays in the United States, to offer its cards to new customers in airports and exclusively during flights beginning in January 2017.
You can find the full press release here.
Analysis
This is really great news since it means we will see continued competition between Citi and Barclaycard when it comes to the AAdvantage credit cards. While Barclaycard won’t be able to offer their cards online, it sounds like it will be easy enough to get one if you want it. There is no word as to whether they will continue to offer the same exact Aviator line of cards or tweaked versions, but my guess is they will be the same. Either way, more competition and more options to earn miles is a good thing. It is too bad that the AAdvantage program has become fairly terrible lately with devaluations and an overall lack of award space.
What do you think? Is this a good thing? Are you excited to be able to sign-up for new Barclaycard AAdvantage cards?
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If I already have both, should I cancel them and reapply? After how long?
The details of the Barclaycard AAdvantage cards have not been released. For Citi, you cannot get a bonus on the same product if you have opened or closed it within the past 24 months.
Any good news for UK based AA members for a better credit card for them?
No, unfortunately not. This only applies the U.S.
There is no information however if either one of the cards are going to offer PQD waivers like UA and DL do.
True they released few details. Hopefully that information will come soon and I am sure it is part of this new agreement.