<\/a><\/p>\n It was only a matter of time before a 100,000 point offer popped up again. Last year we saw the Amex Plat 100k early in the year, then the Chase British Airways towards the end of the year show up. Even at 1 cent per point, these deals are worth $1000.<\/p>\n So which is it this time?<\/p>\n Application Link<\/strong><\/a> (I do not receive a commission and cannot guarantee the bonus, but several people are reporting signing up, getting approved, and confirming the offer with the agent. If you just recently signed up for this, call and ask to be matched to this offer)<\/p>\n Last night, news broke that The Citi Executive American Airlines AAdvantage MasterCard is offering an astounding 100,000 American Airlines miles if you sign-up and make $10,000 in purchases in the first three months.\u00a0 You also get $200 in statement credits on purchases in the first year & Admiral\u2019s Club access.<\/p>\n Other benefits include: <\/p>\n Here’s the kicker, and what will cause most of you not to apply for this card. Annual fee: $450, not waived the first year. Throw in the $10,000 spending requirement and some of you are really turned off.<\/p>\n Is $450 really worth it? In my opinion, without a doubt. Should you sign up right now? Maybe, I’ll explain. <\/strong><\/p>\n With manufactured spending<\/a>, I can reach that $10k spend in 2 months, to reach a total of 110,000 AA points. What can you do with 110,000 AA points you ask:<\/p>\n
\n– Free checked bag
\n– The ability to earn up to 10,000 elite qualifying miles
\n– No forex fees
\n– $200 statement credit (sounds to me like this can be used towards any airline incidentals, so effectively the card cost is down to $250)<\/p>\n