Together, we will offer consumers and American Airlines enthusiasts richly rewarding benefits, easy and convenient ways to earn their next award flight and fantastic service.' 'We are proud to continue to help American Airlines grow its business and drive even greater loyalty and engagement with its customers. 'We are thrilled to extend and expand upon our strategic partnership with American Airlines,' said Denny Nealon, Head of Partnerships, Barclaycard US. 'This renewal reinforces our strong commitment to delivering exceptional value, benefits and service to our mutual customers today and for years to come.' 'We are delighted to announce a multi-year extension of our nearly three-decade long partnership with American Airlines,' said Ralph Andretta, Head of U.S.

airline industry and was enabled by the progressive partnership with Citi, Barclaycard US and MasterCard.' 'Our new dual-issuer arrangement is the first of its kind in the U.S. From earning miles to boarding early and checking a bag for free, our customers tell us how much they value their AAdvantageВ®-affiliated cards,' said Andrew Nocella, chief marketing officer for American Airlines.

'These long-term relationships with our innovative credit card partners provide our customers with the best ways to enhance their travel experience. The agreements will also allow Barclaycard US, the payments business of Barclays in the United States, to offer its cards to new customers in airports and exclusively during flights, beginning in January 2017.Д¬urrent cardholders will continue to see the same great benefits from both Citi and Barclaycard US, as well as benefit from a new, long-term exclusive agreement with MasterCard. The agreements will allow Citi to continue offering its lineup of cards to new customers through multiple exclusive channels such as digital вЂ“ including aa.com вЂ“ mobile, direct mail and Admirals Club lounges. Fort Worth, Texas В– American Airlines and its partners in the AAdvantageВ® credit card program announced new agreements today to extend their relationships and continue providing AAdvantageВ® miles and other benefits to customers.ДЄmerican has entered into new agreements with both Citi and Barclaycard US.

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