A couple of weeks ago I wrote about some changes to the credit card offers being shown on American Airlines’ website. It wasn’t great news, the sign-up bonus on the MasterCard looked like it was dropping from 40,000 miles to 30,000 miles.
Shortly thereafter, I was connecting in DFW and came across yet another offer to throw into the mix.
So, it appears the best place to apply for the Citibank American Airlines card right now is actually at the airport. 5,000 extra miles, and you probably even get one of those water bottles in the picture.
But, if you don’t feel like flying to an American hub, I did come across the following offer in the American Way magazine:
I checked out the link and the offer is very similar to the original offers I posted about. The card comes with a free checked bag and a $100 statement credit for AA purchases. You need to spend $1500 to get the 35,000 mile bonus which seems like a breeze.
No referral credits, just a quick link to the AA website where you can find this offer.
UPDATE: Gary of View From the Wing has pointed out a 40K offer for the MasterCard and an expired 50K offer (you can find that link on his site) that still works.
I tried to get one of those water bottles a few weeks ago at DFW D by showing my current citi card… They wouldn’t oblige
new signups only.
By: dmel on February 12, 2013
at 7:32 am
Dmel, why not just apply for a new card? Gotta be worth a water bottle.
By: pizzainmotion on February 12, 2013
at 8:04 am
I was just denied a few weeks ago for applying too soon after closing my Exec card. But you’re right- I could have just applied in person for the water bottle; what was I thinking!?!?
By: dmel on February 12, 2013
at 8:38 am
Dmel, I guess it depends on how bad you wanted that water bottle. If I have a water bottle giveaway you’ll be tops on my list.
By: pizzainmotion on February 12, 2013
at 8:39 am
lol
By: dmel on February 12, 2013
at 9:11 am
If you don’t like the ‘expired’ 50k offers on my website that still work perfectly well, you can go to citi.com/travel for a 40k offer..
By: Gary Leff on February 12, 2013
at 8:19 am
Gary, I thought the 50K links died.
By: pizzainmotion on February 12, 2013
at 8:22 am
Big drop from the 75,000 we got…
By: Frank Winkel on February 12, 2013
at 8:39 am
Frank, I enjoyed those 75K offers.
By: pizzainmotion on February 12, 2013
at 8:40 am
I just requalified for the personal citi visa a few weeks ago. I am new to churns. Can I apply for the citi mastercard or not yet? What about the requalifying for the business citi visa that I have had for a couple of years, should I wait on that too since i just applied for the personal visa? OR should I try a chase card for now? Would appreciate your input.
By: hallunda on February 12, 2013
at 8:41 am
Hallunda, there are reports that the old “two browser trick” is no longer working which, by proxy, means you probably can’t apply for the MC just after you applied for the personal visa. However, I think you’d be fine applying for the business visa.
By: pizzainmotion on February 12, 2013
at 11:32 am