American Airlines is consolidating its credit card partnership under Citi, ending a long-standing dual arrangement with Barclays.
Starting in 2026, Citi will become the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the United States, marking a pivotal shift in the carrier’s loyalty program strategy.
The new agreement will allow Citi to take over Barclays’ portfolio, with a transition of cardmembers set to begin in 2026. Current Barclays cardholders will retain their…



























