Sep 28, 2019, 3:51 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Archive Of ORIGINAL AAdvantage Aviator Silver and Red Cards from BarclayCard
FOR CURRENT THREAD SEE HERE.
NOTE: The BarclayCard
There are five AAdvantage-linked Aviator-branded cards by Barclaycard. An April 2015 article on The Points Guy details them.
The Many Flavors of Barclaycard AAdvantage Aviator (Jason Steele, April 13th, 2015).
Where can I see information on all available Barclays Barclaycard AAdvantage cards?
Barclaycard AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard®
Barclaycard AAdvantage® Aviator® Blue Mastercard®
Barclaycard AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard®
Barclaycard AAdvantage® Aviator® Silver World Elite Mastercard®
Barclaycard AAdvantage® Aviator® Business Mastercard®
(These links are to aa.com pages for the respective Aviator cards)
Link to American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator™ Red MasterCard® Reward Rules T&C (Feb 2017)
Link to American Airlines® AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver World Elite MasterCard® Reward Rules T&C (Feb 2017)
Link to FT thread Citi & Barclaycard AAdvantage Credit Card Free Domestic Checked Bag / Baggage
Aviator Red applications are available at the airport or in flight in 2017, or online at https://home.barclaycardus.com
New Red cardholders may apply to upgrade to Aviator Silver after 90 days. Existing Red cardholders (prior to 2017) may apply to upgrade to Silver at any time.
Aviator Silver offers EQM:
"Additional Benefits of your Account
Elite Qualifying Miles
The primary cardmember may earn 5,000 Elite Qualifying Miles ("EQMs") after spending $20,000 in Net Purchases that post to the AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver account from January 1st through December 31st each calendar year. The primary cardmember may earn an additional 5,000 AAdvantage® EQMs each calendar year when the cardmember reaches $40,000 in spending on Net Purchases with the AAdvantage Aviator Silver account during the same period. An AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver primary cardmember may earn the maximum 10,000 EQMs once per calendar year, unless the cardmember has already earned the maximum number of EQMs through another AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver account. EQMs earned are in addition to the AAdvantage miles earned for Net Purchases made on the AAdvantage®Aviator™ Silver account. Net Purchases exclude returned goods and services, cash advances, convenience checks, transferred balances, credits, fees and interest charges. Net Purchases made by authorized users through additional cards on the primary cardmember's AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver account will count toward the primary cardmember's qualifying spend. EQMs earned as a result of this benefit will typically be posted to the primary cardmember's AAdvantage® account 6-8 weeks after meeting the spend requirement. EQMs will not count toward Million Miler℠ status. EQMs cannot be redeemed for award travel, AAdvantage® miles or any other AAdvantage® program awards. EQMs earned with the AAdvantage® Aviator™ Silver account qualify toward the primary cardmember's AAdvantage® program elite status earning requirements each calendar year, subject to the limits under the Reward Rules and the AAdvantage® Program. Full details on elite status and qualifications are available in the AAdvantage® section of aa.com."
Both cards will offer spend offsets to the required Elite Qualifying Dollar spend in 2017.[/B]
Spend $25,000 or more on a Barclaycard-issued American AAdvantage Aviator Red credit card and earn 3,000 EQD.
Spend $25,000 on a Barclaycard-issued AAdvantage Aviator Silver credit card and earn an additional 3,000 EQD - a second $25,000 spend will earn another 3,000 EQD.
You can not hold both cards and combine earnings. You can notvearn more than $6,000 EQD spend offset in one year. Qualifying purchases are 1 Jan - 31 Dec of one year.
See EQ Dollar / EQD offset via Barclaycard Aviator Card – announcement, details for further information.
and FAQ: Earning EQD / Elite Qualifying Dollars on AA and Partner Airlines (2017 on)
Spend $20,000 on your Silver card in one calendar year, earn 5,000 EQM; spend a total of $40,000 or more on your Silver card, earn 5,000 more EQM.
Above updated 16 Feb 2017 - JDiver
What are the benefits of the Aviator Silver card?
- Earn 3X miles for every dollar spent on eligible US Airways and American Airlines purchases
- Earn 2X miles for every dollar spent on hotels and car rentals
- Earn 1X miles for every dollar spent on all other purchases
- Earn 5,000 Elite Qualifying Miles for each $20,000 in annual purchases (10,000 maximum EQMs per year)
- First checked bag free for you and up to 8 companions traveling on the same reservation
- A Companion Certificate good for up to 2 guests at $99 each will be issued each year after your account anniversary when you spend $30,000 or more in purchases (taxes and fees apply)
- No foreign transaction fees
- Premium Servicing including US-based Customer Service, World Elite Concierge and Luxury Travel Benefits
- Receive 10% of your redeemed miles back, up to 10,000 miles each calendar year
- Apply for Global Entry with TSA PreCheck and, upon approval, experience expedited, more efficient security screenings, moving you smoothly through U.S. Customs when returning from traveling abroad. Pay for the $100 Global Entry application fee with your card and you'll automatically receive a $100 statement credit 2-3 weeks after your transaction.
- With this benefit, the primary cardmember can receive one application fee statement credit every 5 years when the Global Entry membership needs to be renewed.
According to the Aviator card FAQ,
Thus, this benefit
For additional information about the 10% rebate benefit, see FAQ: AAdvantage Citi / Barclays 10% miles / mileage rebate (consolidated)and the associated wiki.
For this benefit to apply, your account must be open and active at the time of redemption.
The American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles you will earn through this benefit will be based on 10% of the total AAdvantage miles you redeem each month during the calendar year. The maximum number of AAdvantage® bonus miles that can be earned annually from this benefit is 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles per calendar year and per AAdvantage® account, regardless of how many AAdvantage miles you redeem in that calendar year.
This benefit only applies to AAdvantage miles redeemed from the primary Cardmember’s AAdvantage® account. Please allow 6-8 weeks after your redemption for American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles to post to the primary Cardmember’s AAdvantage account.
The American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles you will earn through this benefit will be based on 10% of the total AAdvantage miles you redeem each month during the calendar year. The maximum number of AAdvantage® bonus miles that can be earned annually from this benefit is 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles per calendar year and per AAdvantage® account, regardless of how many AAdvantage miles you redeem in that calendar year.
This benefit only applies to AAdvantage miles redeemed from the primary Cardmember’s AAdvantage® account. Please allow 6-8 weeks after your redemption for American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles to post to the primary Cardmember’s AAdvantage account.
- applies to all miles redemptions, regardless of the passenger name on the airline ticket or other award.
- is limited to 10,000 miles in rebates per calendar year, regardless of how many Barclays and/or Citi AA cards you have.
For additional information about the 10% rebate benefit, see FAQ: AAdvantage Citi / Barclays 10% miles / mileage rebate (consolidated)and the associated wiki.
ARCHIVE: Barclaycard AAdvantage Aviator Silver and Red Cards
Apr 24, 2016, 4:35 pm
#916
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,296
It's 3 miles total. 1 will post on your regular statement. The other 2 will be posted after the promotion ends.
Apr 25, 2016, 7:02 pm
#917
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
A current transaction in my Aviator Silver account shows "Annual Fee Credit" of $195.
Wonder on what conditions they refund the annual fee?
Also I too got the offer for double on gas, home improvement, etc. with a Silver card.
Wonder on what conditions they refund the annual fee?
Also I too got the offer for double on gas, home improvement, etc. with a Silver card.
Apr 25, 2016, 8:02 pm
#918
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
Apr 25, 2016, 9:04 pm
#919
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
Apr 25, 2016, 9:07 pm
#920
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
Apr 26, 2016, 7:00 pm
#921
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
I called Barclay and apparently the Annual Fee Credit is due to some promotion when I signed up (switched from Red to Silver), which I wasn't aware of.
I switched about 9-10 months ago and had paid the $195 a long time ago. But I guess they found something and then decided to credit the fee. Still not all that clear. But I am not complaining.
I switched about 9-10 months ago and had paid the $195 a long time ago. But I guess they found something and then decided to credit the fee. Still not all that clear. But I am not complaining.
Apr 28, 2016, 11:08 am
#922
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 762
Question.
Is there any reason for me to keep my Aadvantage aviator red card? I signed up for it in July 2014, "I thought I signed up with the annual 10,000 miles reward but I was wrong." I didn't drop the card last years because the agent gave me 50% off my AF since I told her I was thinking about dropping the card." ( Also due to the reward bonus)
I also have in my wallet a Platinum card to so I'm not worried about the 10% mile return for award tickets. If I drop it, it probably will be right before the AF date, but would like to get your opinion on this.
Thank You
Is there any reason for me to keep my Aadvantage aviator red card? I signed up for it in July 2014, "I thought I signed up with the annual 10,000 miles reward but I was wrong." I didn't drop the card last years because the agent gave me 50% off my AF since I told her I was thinking about dropping the card." ( Also due to the reward bonus)
I also have in my wallet a Platinum card to so I'm not worried about the 10% mile return for award tickets. If I drop it, it probably will be right before the AF date, but would like to get your opinion on this.
Thank You
Apr 28, 2016, 11:50 am
#923
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
The only reason to hold onto it at this point is if you are someone who might in the future need 5000 or 10000 EQMs on AA; and/or a companion certificate; and/or would get good value out of 3x$1 RDMs on purchase of AA ticket -- all of which you get with the Silver card. I can't guarantee that Barclays will let you upgrade from Red to Silver (although they seem to be pushing this). I can guarantee that you can't get the Silver without a Red card. If you give up the Red card, that closes.
All this said, I would not hold the Red card longer if they do not waive AF. They do a lot -- keep trying.
All this said, I would not hold the Red card longer if they do not waive AF. They do a lot -- keep trying.
Apr 28, 2016, 12:03 pm
#924
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: 747 Upper Deck QF J LAX-BNE; A380 SQ SuiteC+D SYD-SIN & SIN-HKG; 777 CX F HKG-JFK; Park Hyatt Sydney
Posts: 513
Why keep the $95 Citi Platinum over the $89 Barclay Red?
Apr 28, 2016, 2:30 pm
#926
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 762
The only reason to hold onto it at this point is if you are someone who might in the future need 5000 or 10000 EQMs on AA; and/or a companion certificate; and/or would get good value out of 3x$1 RDMs on purchase of AA ticket -- all of which you get with the Silver card. I can't guarantee that Barclays will let you upgrade from Red to Silver (although they seem to be pushing this). I can guarantee that you can't get the Silver without a Red card. If you give up the Red card, that closes.
All this said, I would not hold the Red card longer if they do not waive AF. They do a lot -- keep trying.
All this said, I would not hold the Red card longer if they do not waive AF. They do a lot -- keep trying.
But this card is the one I probably will keep. "I only wish it had a price rewind like citi. "
Apr 28, 2016, 9:10 pm
#927
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Is there any reason for me to keep my Aadvantage aviator red card? I signed up for it in July 2014, "I thought I signed up with the annual 10,000 miles reward but I was wrong." I didn't drop the card last years because the agent gave me 50% off my AF since I told her I was thinking about dropping the card." ( Also due to the reward bonus)
I also have in my wallet a Platinum card to so I'm not worried about the 10% mile return for award tickets. If I drop it, it probably will be right before the AF date, but would like to get your opinion on this.
I also have in my wallet a Platinum card to so I'm not worried about the 10% mile return for award tickets. If I drop it, it probably will be right before the AF date, but would like to get your opinion on this.
But why drop before the AF date? Why not see if you can get a 100% wavier on your AF? If not, of course, you can drop it, but why drop it if there's a chance of not having to pay for it and go another year before making the decision?
Apr 28, 2016, 9:41 pm
#928
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 762
It's got BOTH online and offline PIN capability for the EMV chip, while having 0% FTF. That's rather rare. Of course, there may not be many places outside of France where offline PIN matters (and even then it depends on how you travel, etc).
But why drop before the AF date? Why not see if you can get a 100% wavier on your AF? If not, of course, you can drop it, but why drop it if there's a chance of not having to pay for it and go another year before making the decision?
But why drop before the AF date? Why not see if you can get a 100% wavier on your AF? If not, of course, you can drop it, but why drop it if there's a chance of not having to pay for it and go another year before making the decision?
Apr 29, 2016, 12:33 am
#929
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: US
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 1,753
I wouldn't cancel an Aviator card without being absolutely sure that I won't need any of the benefits further down the road since there's no going back.
May 2, 2016, 3:10 pm
#930
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
How long after hitting the $20k/$40k spend (according to the rewards tracker) are people getting their EQM?