Citi Strata Elite – A Citi Prestige User’s Honest First Take (Pre-AA Partner News!)

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This video was recorded before Citi officially announced American Airlines as a transfer partner—and before I knew for sure that I’d be allowed to keep my cherished Citi Prestige card. Please keep those two things in mind as you watch.

That said, this still represents my honest, first reaction to the new Citi Strata Elite as a longtime Citi Prestige user who’s relied on the card for years as the backbone of my travel rewards strategy.

In this video, I walk through:
✅ How I see the Strata Elite now that it’s not replacing my Prestige
✅ What Citi got right—and where it still falls short
✅ Why I think the 1.5x on everything is a game changer
✅ My perspective on the credits, dining multipliers, and whether this card deserves more attention

If you're a Citi Prestige holder or just Citi-curious, this is the deep-dive you’ve been waiting for.

📝 DISCLAIMER: This was recorded before the American Airlines transfer partner announcement and before I learned my Prestige card could stay in my wallet. Some specifics may now be outdated, but the card analysis still holds value.

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