Barclays · Mastercard
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
The issuer discontinued this product. The terms below are as last verified, kept for people who held it — it appears in no ranking and has no application link.
Annual Fee
$99
up to $25/yr in credits if you use them
Welcome offer
No longer offered
Base Rate
1x
on everything
Best For
Easy 60,000 AA miles with just 1 purchase — lowest spend requirement of any airline card
Reward Categories
American Airlines purchases
Point value: ~1.4¢ each
Key Benefits
Credits — if you use them
Up to $25/anniversary year in statement credits on AA inflight Wi-Fi
Perks (not counted in our math)
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
Closed to new applications
This card is discontinued — kept for reference if you held one.
Recommended credit score: 700+
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Written by Tim · Data verified against issuer terms · Last checked Sep 14, 2026 · Methodology v2026.09.4
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