Citi Ends Grandfathered Aviator Benefits on October 25
Citi is ending several grandfathered Barclays Aviator benefits for cardholders whose accounts were converted earlier this year. The changes take effect October 25, 2026, with some benefits lasting a bit longer after that.
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select (Former Barclays Aviator Red)
“Starting October 25, 2026, your ‘Anniversary $25 Wi-Fi Credit’ benefit will end, and purchases made on or after this date will no longer earn credit towards this benefit.
Additionally, your Barclays ‘American Airlines Companion Certificate’ benefit will end. You are still eligible to earn the benefit one more time through your next cardmembership anniversary date, after which you will no longer have the benefit on your account.
Any Companion Certificate(s) you’ve already earned will remain in your American Airlines AAdvantage® account and are valid through their original expiration date(s).”
Citi AAdvantage Globe (Former Barclays Aviator Silver)
“Starting October 25, 2026, the following benefits will end, and purchases made on or after this date will no longer earn credit towards these benefits: ‘2X AAdvantage® miles on Car Rentals’, ‘2X AAdvantage® miles on Hotels’, ‘$25 Daily Food and Beverage Credit’, and ‘Anniversary $50 Wi-Fi Credit’. You will continue to earn 1X AAdvantage® base mile for every $1 spent on eligible purchases, including on car rentals and hotels.
Additionally, your Barclays ‘American Airlines Companion Certificate’ benefit will end. You are still eligible to earn the benefit one more time through your next cardmembership anniversary date, after which you will no longer have the benefit on your account. Any Companion Certificate(s) you’ve already earned will remain in your American Airlines AAdvantage® account and are valid through their original expiration date(s).
Your Barclays ‘Up to 15,000 Additional Loyalty Points’ benefit will also end. However, you are still eligible to earn this benefit through the status qualification period ending February 28, 2027, after which the benefit will be removed.”
HT: FM
