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AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®

Rewards

2X

Travel

1X

Dining

1X

Groceries

1X

Gas

1X

All Other

Not Included

TSA-PreCheck

Why we choose it

Make one purchase and pay the annual fee to earn the bonus—it's that simple. Perfect for topping off your American Airlines account for that award ticket.

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Pros

  • Free First Checked Bag On American Airlines
  • Preferred Boarding Group 4
  • 25% Savings On American Airlines Inflight Purchases
  • Barclays Often Has Retention Offers

Cons

  • $99 Annual Fee
  • Low 1X Earning On Non-American Airlines Purchases
  • AAdvantage Miles Limited To Oneworld Alliance
  • Best Value Requires Regular American Travel

An American Airlines card with the easiest welcome bonus requirement in the industry

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An American Airlines card with the easiest welcome bonus requirement in the industry

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