Citi AA Platinum Select First Checked Bag Free: How It Works and When It Resets (2026)
Quick answer: The Citi AA Platinum Select First Checked Bag Free is worth up to $120 a year. It resets once a year; whether the issuer counts the calendar year or your cardmember year is set by the current terms. No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
At a glance
| Card | Citi AA Platinum Select · Citi · annual fee $99 |
| Value per year | $120 |
| Cycle | Annual |
| Resets | Once a year, per current terms |
| Enrollment | Not required |
| Type | Accumulates up to the cap |
The terms, as catalogued
Your first checked bag is free on American Airlines domestic itineraries for you and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation
How not to lose it
Add the Citi AA Platinum Select to MaxWorth and this credit appears with its annual cycle already set; you get a push before it expires, tap it when you use it, and the card's annual-fee ROI updates. No bank account is ever connected.
Frequently asked questions
When does the First Checked Bag Free reset?
It resets once a year; whether the issuer counts the calendar year or your cardmember year is set by the current terms.
Do I need to enroll?
No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
Does unused credit roll over?
No. Like every annual credit, any unused amount expires when the cycle ends.
Other credits on the Citi AA Platinum Select
- American Airlines Flight Discount · $125/yr · Annual
Source: the issuer's published terms, entered and verified by hand in the MaxWorth database; methodology. Spotted an outdated term? Tell us through the app.