Building on a nearly 40-year relationship, American Airlines will expand its partnership with Citi, the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the U.S., across American’s nationwide Admirals Club® network beginning in April. Customers traveling through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA) will begin seeing Citi branding at the entrance of the Admirals Club® lounges with plans to include more Admirals Club® locations throughout 2026.
“Our customers choose Citi® / AAdvantage® cards because they deliver meaningful benefits — from earning Loyalty Points to help them reach status faster to enjoying a more premium journey,” said American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage® Scott Long. “Welcoming the Citi brand to our Admirals Club® lounges is a testament to the depth of our partnership as both American and Citi look for ways to enhance every aspect of the travel journey for our customers.”
For those traveling domestically, Admirals Club® lounge access is available through an Admirals Club® membership, qualifying oneworld status or the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. Additionally, Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® and Citi Strata Elite® cardmembers can enjoy premium lounge access by redeeming one of their four Admirals Club® Globe™ and Citi Strata Elite® passes each year, each valid for 24 hours. Customers can also purchase a One-Day Pass, valid for 24 hours, for $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage® miles.
“We’re proud to highlight the power of our partnership with American Airlines through Citi’s expanded presence across the Admirals Club® network,” said Citi’s Head of Partnership Cards and Development John LaCosta. “Together, we’re shaping the next generation of premium travel experiences for our cardmembers.”
Many Admirals Club® lounge spaces offer customers a place to relax and recharge during their travel journey with spa-style shower suites, a full bar and dedicated spaces for work and rest. Prior to the expansion of American and Citi’s partnership to the airline’s lounges, American previously announced new partnerships with Lavazza coffee, Champagne Bollinger, seasonally refreshed menus that are regionally inspired and chef-driven and expanded lounge footprints at airports such as Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), DFW, MIA, ORD and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
