American Airlines Raises Admirals Club Membership As High As $1,400 — Pushing Flyers Toward Citi Card

American Airlines is raising Admirals Club membership prices sharply, with full memberships costing as much as $1,400 per year. The move makes the Citi Executive card look like the intended path for lounge access, especially as American invests in better clubs, improved food, and a broader premium revenue strategy.