How do I apply for the AAdvantage Aviator Red card?
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American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator™ Red Credit Card
American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator™ Red Credit Card
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Accepted Credit Scores
Excellent Credit, Good Credit
Annual Fee
$99
Rewards
Earn 50,000 bonus miles after making your first purchase and paying the $99 annual fee in full within the first 90 days.
Earn 2 miles for every dollar spent on eligible American Airlines® purchases and 1 mile for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Get 25% inflight savings as statement credit on in-flight food and beverage purchases on American Airlines operated flights.
Get up to $25 back as statement credits on inflight Wi-Fi purchases every anniversary year on American Airlines operated flights.
Each anniversary year, earn a Companion Certificate good for 1 guest at $99 (plus taxes and fees) after spending $20,000 on purchases and your account remains open for 45 days after your anniversary date.
Receive preferred boarding and a first checked bag free for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions on your reservation when traveling on domestic itineraries operated by American Airlines. Terms Apply.
Participate in Flight Cents™, round up purchases to the nearest whole dollar and acquire up to 0.5 AAdvantage® miles through Flight Cents for every 1 cent that is rounded up.
APR on Purchases
16.24% - 25.24% (V)
Balance Transfer
0% intro APR for 15 months, 16.24% - 25.24% (V) APR after that
Balance Transfer Fee
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American Airlines Aviator Red Card Pros & Cons
0% intro APR on balance transfers
High rewards rate
50,000 miles initial rewards bonus
No foreign fee
Membership fees
No intro APR on purchases
Balance transfer fee
Requires good/excellent credit
American Airlines Aviator Red Card's Additional Info
| cash advance fee | 5% (min $10) |
| cash advance APR | 25.49% (V) |
| foreign transaction fee | 0% |
| smart chip | Yes, chip-and-PIN |
| max late fee | $40 |
| max overlimit fee | $0 |
| max penalty APR | None |
| grace period | 23 days |
0% Introductory APR on balance transfers that post to your account within 45 days of account opening.
Access to a suite of benefits, amenities and upgrades, preferential treatment and premium travel offers from best-in-class travel companies.
Travel Accident Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Baggage Delay Insurance, Trip Cancellation and Interruption coverage and more (restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply).
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How does the AAdvantage Aviator Red rental car insurance work?
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Stuart Phillips
The AAdvantage Aviator Red rental car insurance plan provides worldwide coverage for damage or theft of the cars you rent. In addition to that, it will cover the loss of use charges and towing charges.
You must decline the optional collision/damage waiver (or similar coverage) offered by the rental... show more
What's the AAdvantage Aviator Red card APR?
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Kasey Vanhorn
The AAdvantage Aviator Red card's APR is 16.24% - 25.24% (V), but it does offer a transfer intro APR of 0% for 15 months.
When it comes to cash advances, this card charges an APR of 25.49% (V). There is no penalty APR, but this doesn't mean... show more
How long does it take to get the AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard?
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Tillie Grey
It'll take 2 to 3 weeks to receive your new AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard. Replacement cards require 7 to 10 business days for delivery.
The issuer will expedite your replacement card if there has been fraud on your account; otherwise, you'll have to pay the overnight delivery fee (up to $30).
How can I earn miles with my AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard?
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David Osorio
You earn miles with your AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard each and every time you use it for purchases.
More specifically, you currently earn 2 miles for each dollar spent on qualifying purchases with American Airlines and 1 mile for each dollar spent on purchases everywhere else.
How much is the AAdvantage Aviator Red foreign transaction fee?
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Maria Adams
The American Airlines Aviator Red Card charges 0% foreign transaction fees.
This means you won't be charged extra on transactions processed outside of the United States, whether it's a purchase at a physical location in a foreign country, or an online transaction through an internationally-based merchant.
How can I waive the annual fee for the AAdvantage Aviator Red card?
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Adam Wood
It's impossible to waive the annual fee for the AAdvantage Aviator Red card. Best thing you can do is earn enough rewards to make it worth it.
How does the AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard's preferred boarding benefit work?
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@austintidmore
The AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard's preferred boarding benefit works if you use your card to pay for your flight.
It offers boarding right after priority boarding is complete, for eligible cardmembers and up to 4 companions. This benefit is available when traveling on any of the American Airlines operated flights.
How much are AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard miles worth?
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Augustine Middleton
The American Airlines Aviator Red Card miles are worth 1.34 cents each, on average. But the actual value of the miles will depend on your redemption method.
You can use your American Airlines Aviator Red Card miles for upgrades, car rentals, or even luxury experiences. But to get the... show more
How long does it take to receive my AAdvantage Aviator Red card miles?
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Shawn Miles
Your AAdvantage Aviator Red card miles will post to your account within 4-6 weeks from meeting the qualifications.
Compare The American Airlines Aviator Red Card
Purchase Intro APRNot Offered
Purchase Intro APR0% for 15 months
Purchase Intro APR0% for 15 months
Transfer Intro APR0% for 15 months|Transfer Fee: 5% (min $5)
Transfer Intro APR0% for 15 months|Transfer Fee: 3%
Transfer Intro APR0% for 15 months|Transfer Fee: 3% intro balance, up to 5% fee on future balance transfers (see terms)*
Regular APR16.24% - 25.24% (V)
Regular APR15.24% - 25.24% (V)
Regular APR12.24% - 23.24% Variable
Rewards Rate1 - 2 miles / $1
Rewards Rate1.25 - 5 miles / $1
Rewards Rate1.5 miles / $1
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Tried to use the card to book a hotel. I needed a security code to make the purchase this did not work, called customer service and they told me that the system is down and there is nothing they could do. This is the second time and the last time. I will use another card.
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Verified Customerpoor customer service. I was given a pamphlet on a flight for AA Barclay card with 50,000 free miles and with code 564310 another 20,000 would be added making a total of 70,000. I made my one-time purchase that was required and only received 50,000 miles. Upon making my elder mother's reservations I spent hours on the phone trying to get the extra 20,000 to cover her ticket. WHAT A RUN AROUND! I was hung up on and transferred and told that it was Barclays that handles the points, Barclays says it's American Airlines that adds the points. If this isn't solved by the end of the data and I lose this ticket for my mother I will be so angry.The problem still isn't solved.
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Verified CustomerI have had huge challenges with the fraud protection unit. My card was stolen right at the end of 2021; my car was broken into and a police report was filed. I called the fraud protection folks right away that same night, within a half hour of the break-in. It took far too long to cancel the card, and I kept telling the operator that somebody could be using my card at that very moment and also that I needed to move on to cancel other credit cards. It turns out that somebody did charge $800 right about that time. These charges should have never happened if the card had been cancelled right away. Even worse, I noticed several weeks later that I had not received a new card. It turns out that they had not fully cancelled the card that night or issued a new one! So I got that straightened out and got a new card and was told the $800 had been removed from my account. But several weeks later still (now a month after I tried to cancel the card on the night of the theft), I received a letter saying that the card had been charged for the $800 again. After struggling to get an answer from the fraud protection folks as to why the charge had been placed back on my card, they told me that it was because I had made other charges with that vendor. But this response was completely illogical - I had made minor charges of $60-70 many months before the $800 charge at a different location of the vendor which is a big chain grocery store!! I tried multiple times to speak to a supervisor at the fraud protection unit and was denied. I am still waiting for resolution of this $800 charge that is entirely the credit card's fault. I am incredibly frustrated. I have identified that the problem is with the fraud unit as I have not had nearly as much difficulty with regular customer service.
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Verified CustomerI was on an AA flight coming back home and the flight attendant offered the Aviator card with $99 anual fee to be waived for 12 months plus 60,000 miles with purchase of $1 made in 3 months. So my fiance and I applied and were both approved as soon as I received the first statement there was the $99 anual fee we both were charged. I called up customer service and they said it was under review then a month later we received a letter in the mail of denial and the $99 remained...We were so disappointed for the fact you lied..Soon as my anniversary date rolls around I will cancel this card...
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1 Star Rating
Terrible card. They screw you over with a 24.99% interest rate even though they say they have an interest rate of 15.99%. I have excellent credit and they weren't willing to change it when I called. I was lied to on the plane on what a great deal it was. That's what I get. They wouldn't even return the $99 annual fee. Basically they did nothing when I called. I paid if off and closed it so as not to continue getting screwed.
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TERRIBLE CARD. I missed a payment due to holidays for 2 days in December, they shut down card and left me stranded on vacation without use of it. I paid over phone and they refused to reactivate card until payment went through my bank, which took 2 days. I have always paid card in full, thousands of dollars, have an 800+ credit standing. Customer service was useless and did not help me at all given my pristine track record. RIPPED THE CARD IN HALF. Going to Citibank.
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Beware of the promotional “in flight promotion” the promotion was to get the annual fee waived and it wasn’t. My fiancé and I did it at the exact same time and hers was waived but mine was not. After calling numerous times and them putting in numerous tickets, stalling and stalling I finally talked to a supervisor who told me to just downgrade so next year I don’t have to pay the annual fee next year….which I can do myself. Ridiculous customer service…the least they could do is give it back to me in points but nopeeee
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Verified CustomerMy only complaint is that they don’t report when you have made a payment on time. They know this affects your credit score. More consideration would be nice
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By far the worst card I have ever had. The website is abysmal, & customer service nearly non-existent. Now that the minimum spend is gone for AA there is no reason for this card to exist. The citi card is the same thing but has actual receptive help and a functional website.
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I’ve had the US Airways MasterCard for a few years, but I’ve never been happier for their service than a few months. I logged into my account and found that I had two online purchases from a vendor to which I had never even previously visited their website. Each charge was several hundred dollars. I immediately notified the US Airways MasterCard service center, who cancelled the card within minutes, then flagged the purchases for investigation.
I had already paid the amount due, prior to locating the charges and I was concerned that I wouldn’t receive a refund from the fraudulent purchases. Not only did US Airways MasterCard overnight a new card, but they promised that the investigation would be completed within 7-10 business days. They further stated that if the charges were deemed fraudulent, I would have a full refund credited back to my account.
Less than 5 business days later, I logged back into my account and found that I had been fully refunded for each charge. US Airways MasterCard was quick to react, quick to investigate and quick to refund the money. I have nothing but good things to say about this company.
I had already paid the amount due, prior to locating the charges and I was concerned that I wouldn’t receive a refund from the fraudulent purchases. Not only did US Airways MasterCard overnight a new card, but they promised that the investigation would be completed within 7-10 business days. They further stated that if the charges were deemed fraudulent, I would have a full refund credited back to my account.
Less than 5 business days later, I logged back into my account and found that I had been fully refunded for each charge. US Airways MasterCard was quick to react, quick to investigate and quick to refund the money. I have nothing but good things to say about this company.
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PURCHASE INTRO APR
0% for 15 months
TRANSFER INTRO APR
0% for 15 months 3% Transfer Fee
REGULAR APR
15.24% - 25.24% (V)
ANNUAL FEE
$0
REWARDS RATE
1.25 - 5 miles / $1
REWARDS BONUS
20,000 miles
MINIMUM CREDIT