AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard Review
Barclays · American Airlines loyalists who want easy miles and bag savings
4.1 / 5 (876 reviews)
Annual Fee
$99
Rewards
2x on American Airlines purchases, 1x on everything else
Regular APR
21.49% – 29.49%
Credit Needed
Good (670-749)
Our Expert Verdict
7/10
Editor's Score
The easiest airline sign-up bonus in the game — just make one purchase and pay the annual fee to earn 60,000 AAdvantage miles. You also get a free checked bag and preferred boarding on American Airlines flights, easily offsetting the $99 fee if you fly AA a few times a year.
Pros
- Easiest sign-up bonus ever
- Free checked bag on AA
- Preferred boarding
- No foreign transaction fees
Cons
- $99 annual fee
- Only 2x on AA purchases
- 1x on everything else is low
Sign-Up Bonus
60,000 miles after first purchase and paying the annual fee
Key Benefits & Perks
First checked bag free on AA flights
Preferred boarding
25% back on AA inflight purchases
No foreign transaction fees
Easiest airline bonus — just 1 purchase required
Rewards Breakdown
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2x |
| Everything else | 1x |
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