Barclays · Mastercard
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Annual Fee
$99
After credits: $39
Sign-Up Bonus
$980
Terms apply.
Base Rate
1x
on everything
Best For
Easy 60,000 AA miles with just 1 purchase — lowest spend requirement of any airline card
Sign-Up Bonus
Bonus: 70,000 miles
Details: Earn 70,000 bonus miles after making 1 purchase and paying the annual fee (no minimum spend)
Requirement: Spend $0 in 3 months
Estimated value: $980Terms apply.
Reward Categories
American Airlines purchases
Point value: ~1.4¢ each
Key Benefits
Up to $25/anniversary year in statement credits on AA inflight Wi-Fi
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + 70,000-mile bonus for just 1 purchase — easiest SUB in the game
- + First checked bag free on AA flights
- + Preferred boarding on American Airlines
- + 2x earning on AA purchases
Cons
- - $99 annual fee with limited ongoing earning rates
- - Only 1x on non-AA spending
- - Miles locked into American Airlines — no transfer flexibility
- - Closed to new applicants — Barclays product converting to Citi
Rates and fees may vary.See current rates, fees, and terms on Barclays's site
Recommended credit score: 700+
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