With the impact of COVID-19 on travel and the closure of airport lounges, it’s been a challenge for credit cards that justify a large annual fee by including lounge access.
Yesterday, Amex announced a $150 credit on the Consumer version of the Delta Reserve Card and $125 on the Business Delta Reserve.
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$225 credit for Citi / AAdvantage Executive card
Today, Citi has gone even further, notifying eligible Citi / AAdvantage Executive cardmembers who had an open account as of March 31, 2020 and prior that they will be given a one-time courtesy credit of $225 upon card renewal.
Cardmembers will see the credit within two billing statements after the annual fee bills to their account.
Certificate Extensions for Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select and Citi / AAdvantage Business Platinum cards
In addition, they will offer a 6-month extension to Flight Discount certificates with an expiration between March 31, 2020 and May 31, 2021 held by existing Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select cardmembers. Also, existing Citi / AAdvantage Business Platinum cardmembers who hold a companion certificate with an expiration date of December 31, 2020 will receive a 6-month extension, with these certificates expiring on June 30, 2021.
Bottom Line:
This is great news for Citi AAdvantage credit card holders. The annual fee on the Citi / AAdvantage Executive is $450, so this is a 50% reduction in the annual fee.
Does this satisfy you if you are en existing cardmember?
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