AA’s disappointing $350 Globe card | Coffee Break Ep74 | 10-21-25

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Citi is out with a new mid-tier card called the AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® with a $350 annual fee. We expected a lot from this card, but found it ultimately disappointing.

AA’s disappointing $350 Globe card

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(00:39) – Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® basics

(01:53) – Perks, coupons, and elite boost

(04:33) – Is this the replacement for Barclays $195 Aviator Silver card?

(06:20) – Hear our discussion about the Barclays Aviator Silver card here

(14:04) – Which card is better? (Or which card is for which kind of motivation?)

(17:55) – There are folks earning status through AA hotels – could the Globe card be exciting for those people?

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FactsAddict

Yes, the new Globe card is disappointing. However, I’m considering a different angle for next year.

I just recently finished the spend requirement for the AAdvantage® Platinum Select card ($99 AF) that I got for simplymiles offers, better AAdvantage hotels multiplier, etc. If I replace it with the Globe card, I’ll effectively pay $251 AF by canceling the $99 AA card. Considering the new benefits (club passes, loyalty points opportunities, more bonus categories, etc.) I think the Globe card is not as bad, with this plan.

There’s no requirement (that I could find) for the tickets to be paid with card in order to get the Flight Streak bonus loyalty points. I may end up taking more AA flights because of the new card.

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Philip

The point about AA Hotels is really important–they’re an essential part of my status journey each year, and I am constantly debating the Executive card in order to earn the 10x multiplier. I probably won’t get this card because the math isn’t there, but it is a consideration.

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