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 AAdvantageŽ AviatorŽ MastercardŽ
Barclaycard AAdvantageŽ AviatorŽ Blue MastercardŽ
Barclaycard AAdvantageŽ AviatorŽ Red MastercardŽ
Barclaycard AAdvantageŽ AviatorŽ Silver World Elite MastercardŽ
Barclaycard AAdvantageŽ AviatorŽ Business MastercardŽ
(These links are to aa.com pages for the respective Aviator cards)
Link to American AirlinesŽ AAdvantageŽ Aviator Red MasterCardŽ Reward Rules T&C (Feb 2017)
Link to American AirlinesŽ AAdvantageŽ Aviator Silver World Elite MasterCardŽ 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 AAdvantageŽ Aviator Silver account from January 1st through December 31st each calendar year. The primary cardmember may earn an additional 5,000 AAdvantageŽ 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 AAdvantageŽ 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 AAdvantageŽ Aviator Silver account. EQMs earned are in addition to the AAdvantage miles earned for Net Purchases made on the AAdvantageŽAviator 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 AAdvantageŽ 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 AAdvantageŽ account 6-8 weeks after meeting the spend requirement. EQMs will not count toward Million Miler℠ status. EQMs cannot be redeemed for award travel, AAdvantageŽ miles or any other AAdvantageŽ program awards. EQMs earned with the AAdvantageŽ Aviator Silver account qualify toward the primary cardmember's AAdvantageŽ program elite status earning requirements each calendar year, subject to the limits under the Reward Rules and the AAdvantageŽ Program. Full details on elite status and qualifications are available in the AAdvantageŽ 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 AAdvantageŽ bonus miles that can be earned annually from this benefit is 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles per calendar year and per AAdvantageŽ account, regardless of how many AAdvantage miles you redeem in that calendar year.
This benefit only applies to AAdvantage miles redeemed from the primary Cardmembers AAdvantageŽ account. Please allow 6-8 weeks after your redemption for American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles to post to the primary Cardmembers 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 AAdvantageŽ bonus miles that can be earned annually from this benefit is 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles per calendar year and per AAdvantageŽ account, regardless of how many AAdvantage miles you redeem in that calendar year.
This benefit only applies to AAdvantage miles redeemed from the primary Cardmembers AAdvantageŽ account. Please allow 6-8 weeks after your redemption for American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles to post to the primary Cardmembers 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
Nov 3, 2014, 9:15 am
#31
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Southern Maine
Programs: US Platinum
Posts: 184
Given the above, the only real benefit for me, personally, is retaining the PQMs earned for spending money on the card. I definitely spend $20k, but probably not $40k on the card, so this is a downgrade for me from the current card. So is the extra fee worth 5000 PQMs?
Any way you slice it, it's more money for fewer benefits that we've been used to.
Any way you slice it, it's more money for fewer benefits that we've been used to.
Nov 3, 2014, 9:33 am
#32
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Southern Maine
Programs: US Platinum
Posts: 184
I just called to upgrade. It's an automated system. It asks for your card number (or SSN), your zip code, and then it reads you the terms and asks that you agree. That's it.
Nov 3, 2014, 9:46 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: MSY
Posts: 83
Anyone who has received the mailer to upgrade to this card...Are there any specifics on the companion ticket? I would assume that it is only valid on US48 travel (as is the case with the current companion pass), but I have not seen that specified anywhere. Being able to use the companion pass internationally would make it a much more valuable reward for spending $30,000.
Nov 3, 2014, 9:52 am
#34
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Silly question. Can you use the card benefits while crediting to Alaska?
Nov 3, 2014, 10:09 am
#35
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,786
Welp - Mine definitely didn't get lost in the mail. I called the number - went through the automated process - and found out I was not eligible to upgrade to the Silver Elite card. It did give me an option to speak to a representative but I did not choose the option at this time.
Nov 3, 2014, 10:38 am
#36
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: AAdvantage Exec Platinum, Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,039
I haven't received one either. I sent them an e-mail through my account asking them if I will receive an offer for it, or if it can be extended to me.
I wonder if they were told by US/AA that only a certain amount of customers can receive this new card. Otherwise, why would the want to limit the amount of people who are good customers who can receive it?
I wonder if they were told by US/AA that only a certain amount of customers can receive this new card. Otherwise, why would the want to limit the amount of people who are good customers who can receive it?
Nov 3, 2014, 10:49 am
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Welp - Mine definitely didn't get lost in the mail. I called the number - went through the automated process - and found out I was not eligible to upgrade to the Silver Elite card. It did give me an option to speak to a representative but I did not choose the option at this time.
Nov 3, 2014, 11:39 am
#38
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Southern Maine
Programs: US Platinum
Posts: 184
Nov 3, 2014, 12:02 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Did anybody try speaking to the rep?
The 3x/2x categories are pretty big improvements for some people, I imagine.
Anybody know if Forex fees are waived on the Silver?
Given the above, the only real benefit for me, personally, is retaining the PQMs earned for spending money on the card. I definitely spend $20k, but probably not $40k on the card, so this is a downgrade for me from the current card. So is the extra fee worth 5000 PQMs?
Any way you slice it, it's more money for fewer benefits that we've been used to.
Any way you slice it, it's more money for fewer benefits that we've been used to.
Anybody know if Forex fees are waived on the Silver?
Nov 3, 2014, 12:11 pm
#40
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,663
Welp - Mine definitely didn't get lost in the mail. I called the number - went through the automated process - and found out I was not eligible to upgrade to the Silver Elite card. It did give me an option to speak to a representative but I did not choose the option at this time.
Nov 3, 2014, 3:06 pm
#41
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: American Airlines EXP, Starwood Platnium, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 26
I sent Barclay's a message about the Silver Aviator card and got the following back.
Dear xxxx
Thank you for contacting us regarding your US Airways Dividend Miles World MasterCard. We can certainly address your inquiry regarding an upgrade for your account.
At this time, the offer to upgrade to the American Airlines AAviator Silver card has only been offered to 40,000 of our most highly engaged US Airways customers. As your US Airways account is new, you will not be eligible to be included in the offer to upgrade early.
Once the US Airways and American Airlines rewards programs merge in 2015, we will then trade all of our US Airways customers to an AAviator product. We are planning to send all customers the AAviator Red version of this card, then customers can request the upgrade to Silver once they receive the new card. Silver has better benefits than the Red one. You will be provided with additional information regarding the benefits of all the cards when the time comes closer for it to happen.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Customer Service
Dear xxxx
Thank you for contacting us regarding your US Airways Dividend Miles World MasterCard. We can certainly address your inquiry regarding an upgrade for your account.
At this time, the offer to upgrade to the American Airlines AAviator Silver card has only been offered to 40,000 of our most highly engaged US Airways customers. As your US Airways account is new, you will not be eligible to be included in the offer to upgrade early.
Once the US Airways and American Airlines rewards programs merge in 2015, we will then trade all of our US Airways customers to an AAviator product. We are planning to send all customers the AAviator Red version of this card, then customers can request the upgrade to Silver once they receive the new card. Silver has better benefits than the Red one. You will be provided with additional information regarding the benefits of all the cards when the time comes closer for it to happen.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Customer Service
Nov 3, 2014, 3:58 pm
#42
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: AAdvantage Exec Platinum, Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, HHonors Silver
Posts: 2,039
Wow...talk about not even reading my e-mail to them.
My original e-mail:
Hi,
It has come to my attention that some people with the same US Airways Dividend Miles World Elite MasterCard that I have been offered an upgrade to the AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite MasterCard. This is something I would be interested in, but I have not received an invitation to upgrade to this card. Can you please let me know how I go about getting upgraded to this card?
Thanks!
-Matt
And Barclay's Response:
Dear Matt (my full name was actually used) :
Thank you for contacting us regarding your US Airways Dividend Miles World Elite MasterCard. We can certainly address your inquiry regarding the US Airways and American Airlines merger.
At this time, we do not have a specific date that the merger with American Airlines will be complete. Barclaycard and US Airways are committed to keeping our customers informed if there are any changes in the future. For the most updated information on our proposed merger please visit usairways.com/arriving. Until the merger is complete, US Airways and American Airlines will remain separate companies and each company will maintain its current loyalty programs (US Airways - Dividend Miles and American Airlines - AAdvantage). Existing miles will be honored, and there will be no impact to your US Airways MasterCardŽ or US Airways VisaŽ card. You can continue to earn and redeem mileage for travel awards with us and our Star Alliance partners. You can also continue to book, track and manage flights on usairways.com We hope you find this information helpful.
If you have any other questions and concerns, please reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Customer Care
My original e-mail:
Hi,
It has come to my attention that some people with the same US Airways Dividend Miles World Elite MasterCard that I have been offered an upgrade to the AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite MasterCard. This is something I would be interested in, but I have not received an invitation to upgrade to this card. Can you please let me know how I go about getting upgraded to this card?
Thanks!
-Matt
And Barclay's Response:
Dear Matt (my full name was actually used) :
Thank you for contacting us regarding your US Airways Dividend Miles World Elite MasterCard. We can certainly address your inquiry regarding the US Airways and American Airlines merger.
At this time, we do not have a specific date that the merger with American Airlines will be complete. Barclaycard and US Airways are committed to keeping our customers informed if there are any changes in the future. For the most updated information on our proposed merger please visit usairways.com/arriving. Until the merger is complete, US Airways and American Airlines will remain separate companies and each company will maintain its current loyalty programs (US Airways - Dividend Miles and American Airlines - AAdvantage). Existing miles will be honored, and there will be no impact to your US Airways MasterCardŽ or US Airways VisaŽ card. You can continue to earn and redeem mileage for travel awards with us and our Star Alliance partners. You can also continue to book, track and manage flights on usairways.com We hope you find this information helpful.
If you have any other questions and concerns, please reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Customer Care
Nov 3, 2014, 4:14 pm
#43
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,663
"Most Engaged" !!!
I wonder what their definition of that is. I spent >$25K every year for the past five or more years and I got no invitation.
I wonder what their definition of that is. I spent >$25K every year for the past five or more years and I got no invitation.
Nov 3, 2014, 4:40 pm
#44
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,485
Yes, Foreign Exchange fees are waived. This is an improvement -v- the current version. I received a promotion for this in August, which worked out well for me as I traveled to Canada, but usually the old version didn't waive those fees.
I did receive the offer in the mail (it is very obnoxious, nearly impossible to miss), and they also sent me an email today.
I'll probably do it, but I want to make sure it doesn't interfere with getting the 10k preferred miles for this calendar year, which I'm close to (from the old version of the US card).
Has anyone else verified that upgrading to the new card won't impact this year's benefits?
I did receive the offer in the mail (it is very obnoxious, nearly impossible to miss), and they also sent me an email today.
I'll probably do it, but I want to make sure it doesn't interfere with getting the 10k preferred miles for this calendar year, which I'm close to (from the old version of the US card).
Has anyone else verified that upgrading to the new card won't impact this year's benefits?
Nov 4, 2014, 9:02 am
#45
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: USAirways Dividend Miles
Posts: 126
Thoughts on AA Plat vs new Barclays Silver
I would like to canvas the group and get your feedback as well as any corrections to my understanding of these 2 cards.
Im a longtime Barclays DM card holder (prior to them, I forget who was USAirs issuer) I received my "invitation to upgrade" last Friday, 10/31. For those looking, it came in a black envelope.
I currently pay $85 for my "old" Barclays card with the most important benefit to me being the 2 annual companion traveles for $99 as there are 6 of us in the family so they come in handy on vacation trips.
I am a Chairman so I receive the reduced Club cost of $350 (down from $450) and I always renew my membership so any Day passes are useless to me.
As other note, the new Barclays card costs $195 but you get a 3X bonus on US/AA purchases vs 2X on Citi card. You still get cert for 2 companion to travel at $99 each.
Citi Plat card costs $450 but includes Club Membership and comes with 50K miles under current offer.
There is no miles offer with the Barclays card.
Both cards offer 10K PQMs if you spend $40K annually which I will.
So if I take Barclays upgrade offer and pay for Club, I'm at $550 for Club & Card but get the 3X miles factor and the 2 $99 companion tickets benefit.
If I switch to Citi Plat I pay $450 for Club and Card plus I get 50K in bonus miles for initial join.
So essentially my decision comes down to how much I value the 2 $99 tickets and the 50K miles. Do you guys think Im correct?
My Club membership renews in Feb if that is of value.
thanks
Im a longtime Barclays DM card holder (prior to them, I forget who was USAirs issuer) I received my "invitation to upgrade" last Friday, 10/31. For those looking, it came in a black envelope.
I currently pay $85 for my "old" Barclays card with the most important benefit to me being the 2 annual companion traveles for $99 as there are 6 of us in the family so they come in handy on vacation trips.
I am a Chairman so I receive the reduced Club cost of $350 (down from $450) and I always renew my membership so any Day passes are useless to me.
As other note, the new Barclays card costs $195 but you get a 3X bonus on US/AA purchases vs 2X on Citi card. You still get cert for 2 companion to travel at $99 each.
Citi Plat card costs $450 but includes Club Membership and comes with 50K miles under current offer.
There is no miles offer with the Barclays card.
Both cards offer 10K PQMs if you spend $40K annually which I will.
So if I take Barclays upgrade offer and pay for Club, I'm at $550 for Club & Card but get the 3X miles factor and the 2 $99 companion tickets benefit.
If I switch to Citi Plat I pay $450 for Club and Card plus I get 50K in bonus miles for initial join.
So essentially my decision comes down to how much I value the 2 $99 tickets and the 50K miles. Do you guys think Im correct?
My Club membership renews in Feb if that is of value.
thanks