Citi Hikes AAdvantage Executive Card Annual Fee to $695, Adds New Perks & Credits
American Airlines and Citi just confirmed what frequent flyers have been bracing for: The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® is about to cost more. Starting Aug. 23, 2026, the annual fee jumps from $595 to $695 – a $100 increase. If you apply before then, you'll lock in the current $595 fee for your first year – savings of $100 right out of the gate – plus get a stack of new ben...
