Barclays
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard
Annual Fee
$99
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 pts
Where It Wins, Where It Doesn't
Generated from the card's data against our full catalog, not editorial opinion.
- The $99 annual fee needs strong category spending to clear
- Non-bonus spending earns only 1x
Is the $99 Fee Worth It?
Net annual value (rewards + credits at typical usage, minus the fee) at three reference spending profiles. Signup bonuses excluded.
Everyday
Groceries, gas, and dining out a few times a month ($24,000/yr)
+$213/yr
$312 rewards - $99 fee
Foodie
Heavy dining and delivery, lighter on travel ($26,000/yr)
+$239/yr
$338 rewards - $99 fee
Traveler
Several trips a year with flights and hotels ($28,000/yr)
+$343/yr
$442 rewards - $99 fee
Rewards by Category
Dining
1x
Grocery
1x
Gas
1x
Flights
2x
Hotels
1x
Other Travel
1x
Online Shopping
1x
Rideshare
1x
Streaming
1x
Amazon
1x
Other
1x
Apple
1x
Cell Phone
1x
Fast Food
1x
Home Utilities
1x
Internet
1x
Walmart
1x
Point value: 1.3 cents per point
The Fine Print That Changes the Math
2x on American Airlines purchases, 1x everywhere else. First checked bag free. Easy welcome bonus - just make one purchase and pay annual fee.
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard FAQ
What is the AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard annual fee?
The AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard has a $99 annual fee.
What is the AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard signup bonus?
60,000 points for new cardholders meeting the minimum spend. Check the issuer's site for the current offer.
What are the best spending categories for the AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard?
2x on flights. Everything else earns 1x.
Is the AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard worth the annual fee?
At a typical $24,000/yr spending profile, it nets about $213/yr after the fee. Your own spending mix decides it; run the numbers in the optimizer.
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