Who it's for
Airline loyalty
AAdvantage Platinum Select
Bag fee savings often exceed the $99 fee on a single round trip with two travelers. Solid entry-level AA card especially for occasional American flyers.
$891/yrest. value at typical spending
$99annual fee
$0yearly credits
$99fee after credits
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| Category | Rate | Typical spend |
|---|---|---|
| Dining | 2x | $400/mo |
| Groceries | 1x | $600/mo |
| Flights & hotels | 1.4x | $300/mo |
| Rent | 1x | $2,500/mo |
| Gas & transit | 2x | $150/mo |
| Streaming | 1x | $80/mo |
| Online shopping | 1x | $200/mo |
| Everything else | 1x | $600/mo |
Rates are what our model counts per dollar. Brand-specific bonuses (like a hotel card at its own hotels) are blended, since most people don't put all category spending with one brand. Typical spending here means our quiz defaults: $4,830 a month, including $2,500 rent or mortgage. Points are valued at 1.5¢ each (travel portal redemption); transferring to airline or hotel partners can be worth more.
Rewards and perks
Points, 1 transfer partner
- First checked bag free for cardholder + up to 4 companions on AA flights
- Preferred boarding on AA flights
- 25% in-flight savings on AA
- 2x miles on AA purchases, restaurants, and gas stations
- 10% AAdvantage redemption rebate (up to 10,000 miles/year)
- Earn 1 Loyalty Point per $1 spent toward AAdvantage status
Transfer partners
American AAdvantage
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