The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®* is a mid-range American Airlines card option issued by Barclays.
Rewards: Earn 2 miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases and 1 mile per dollar on all other purchases.
Welcome offer: Earn 50,000 bonus miles after your first purchase and paying the $99 annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days of account opening.
Annual fee: $99
Other benefits and drawbacks: The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®* offers a first checked bag free on domestic itineraries for the cardholder and up to four passengers traveling on the same itinerary, doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees, offers preferred boarding and 25% savings on in-flight purchases. Cardholders who spend at least $20,000 on the card within a card member year and keep the account open for 45 days after the anniversary date will receive an anniversary companion certificate, which effectively acts as a BOGO for $99 (plus taxes and fees).