AAdvantage Aviator Red rewards & benefits.

Barclays · credit · $99 annual fee · <p>Earn 2X AAdvantage miles at American Airlines.</p> <p>Earn 1X on everything else</p>. Here's what it earns, what it costs, and whether it's worth it.

Rewards by category

effective cash-back rate
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Dining
1%
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Groceries
1%
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Gas
1%
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Travel
1%
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Online shopping
1%
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Entertainment
1%
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Transit
1%
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Everything else
1%
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Annual fee
$99
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Welcome bonus
No current welcome bonus

Credits

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Wi-Fi
$25

Perks

  • — about $30/yr

Is the AAdvantage Aviator Red worth it?

On a typical US spending profile, the AAdvantage Aviator Red projects to about $444 in annual rewards, or roughly $345 after its $99 annual fee. Your real number depends on where you actually spend — and on catching the credits and bonuses most people forget. WalletFlo tracks all of it automatically.

Common questions

What credit score do I need for the AAdvantage Aviator Red?

A good-to-excellent credit score is generally recommended. Approval also depends on income, existing accounts, and issuer rules.

Is the AAdvantage Aviator Red's annual fee worth it?

It charges $99 a year. Its recurring credits alone are worth about $25 if you use them. Use the annual-fee calculator to check for your situation.

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