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Annual Fee
$99
Ongoing Annual Value
$176
First-Year Value Estimate
N/A
Net Value
+$77
Card type: PersonalForeign transaction fee: NoneCurrency: American AAdvantage
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard

AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard

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This card has been retired.

It is no longer offered. The information below is kept for historical reference.

Sign-up Bonus

No longer available - card discontinued
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Earning Structure

2XAmerican Airlines purchases2.8%
1XAll other purchases1.4%

Highlighted categories return more than 2%, the rate a flat 2% cash-back card pays on everything.

Benefits

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Credits & Perks (1)
  • In-flight Wi-Fi: $25 (Annual Cardmember Year)

    On American Airlines flights only.

Protections (5)
  • Travel Accident Insurance — up to $250,000 — Up to $250,000 coverage for death/dismemberment on common carrier when fare paid with card
  • Trip Cancellation/Interruption — up to $5,000 — Up to $5,000 per trip or $10,000 per 12 months (whichever is lower) for non-refundable trip costs
  • Baggage Delay Insurance — up to $300 — $100 per day for up to 3 days for essential purchases when baggage is delayed 6+ hours
  • Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver (secondary) — Coverage for rental car damage or theft when entire rental paid with card; includes SUVs and trucks
  • Cell Phone Protection — up to $800 — Up to $800 per claim, $1,000 per card per 12-month period, $50 deductible, max 2 claims per year; must pay monthly cell phone bill with card

Other Perks

  • First checked bag free
  • Preferred boarding for primary cardholder and up to 4 companions
  • 25% off in-flight purchases
  • $99 + tax domestic companion certificate after $20K annual spend
  • Earn 1 AAdvantage Loyalty Point per mile earned from card spending (toward elite status qualification)
  • Earn $3,000 Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) after $25,000 in annual card spend