AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Barclays · Aa Miles · Reward Points
This comprehensive guide covers the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®'s reward rates, fees, and terms — updated regularly from official sources — to help you decide if this card fits your spending. The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® from Barclays offers aa miles rewards redeemable as reward points. Top earning categories include 2x miles on american airlines purchases and more. Annual fee is $99 ($0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99).
Best for: Travel, Grocery, Fuel, General Online
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Waiver: $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99
Reward Rules
- 2 pts/$100 2x miles on American Airlines purchases
- 2 pts/$100 2x miles at US supermarkets (cap: $6,000)
- 2 pts/$100 2x miles at US gas stations (cap: $6,000)
- 1 pts/$100 1x miles on all other purchases
Important Notes
- 50,000 bonus miles after $2,000 in purchases in first 3 months
- Miles earned at supermarkets capped at $6,000 per year then 1x
- Miles earned at gas stations capped at $6,000 per year then 1x
- First checked bag free on American Airlines flights
- Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights
- Main Cabin 1 priority boarding
- Admirals Club® access when purchasing an elevated fare
How to Apply
- Apply online: Official application page →
- Credit score: Most rewards cards require good to excellent credit (typically 670+ FICO).
- Issuer rules: Some issuers restrict approvals (e.g. Chase 5/24). Verify current eligibility before applying.
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® vs Similar Cards
- AAdvantage® MileUp℠ Card — Aa Miles · $0
- AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® — Aa Miles · $99
- Frontier Airlines World Mastercard® — Frontier Miles · $79
Maximize Your Rewards
To earn the highest rewards, use the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® for its bonus categories: Travel, Grocery, Fuel, General Online, Electronics Accessories.