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Annual Fee
$199
Ongoing Annual Value
$145
First-Year Value Estimate
−$195
Net Value
−$54
Card type: PersonalForeign transaction fee: NoneCurrency: American AAdvantage
AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard

AAdvantage Aviator Silver 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 The information below is kept for historical reference.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

3XAmerican Airlines purchases4.2%
2XCar rentals2.8%
2XHotels2.8%
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 (3)
  • In-flight Food and Beverage: $25 (Per Day)

    Per calendar day on American Airlines flights. Available to primary cardholders and authorized users.

  • In-flight Wi-Fi: $50 (Annual Cardmember Year)

    On American Airlines flights.

  • Global Entry/TSA PreCheck: $120 (Every 4 Years)

    Can be applied to friend/family member.

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 for cardholder and up to 8 companions
  • Priority boarding for cardholder and companions
  • Companion certificate (up to 2 guests at $99 + tax each, domestic economy only) after $20K membership year spend
  • Flight Cents feature rounds up purchases to nearest dollar for additional miles
  • Earn 1 AAdvantage Loyalty Point per dollar spent on card (toward elite status qualification)
  • Up to 15,000 bonus Loyalty Points: 5K each at $20K, $40K, and $50K spend thresholds