I'm thinking about canceling my Advantage Aviator Red MasterCard

[Membersince2013]

Are there any perks that i'm going to miss out on that are really crucial?

As far as i know, i only expect to use my AA miles for international travel, so Zone 2 or Group 1 boarding wont even apply to me nor will the free checked bags for domestic travel.

The only perks that may be useful are the 10% back on miles spend and the reduced mileage awards (get 7500 back when you book a milesaver award). I dont completely understand how i can save 7500. Is it already taken off online or do i have to call AA to take it off?

[jsucool76]

https://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/redeemMiles/reduced-mileage-awards.jsp

[iwazl71]

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@Membersince2013 wrote:

Are there any perks that i'm going to miss out on that are really crucial?

As far as i know, i only expect to use my AA miles for international travel, so Zone 2 or Group 1 boarding wont even apply to me nor will the free checked bags for domestic travel.

The only perks that may be useful are the 10% back on miles spend and the reduced mileage awards (get 7500 back when you book a milesaver award). I dont completely understand how i can save 7500. Is it already taken off online or do i have to call AA to take it off?

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The 7500 miles deduction or the reduced mileage awards works only on the listed destinations they have on the AA site..  They usually have a list of locations 3-4 months ahead of the current date that is available with the reduced mileage.  The locations are the smaller airports.

[Membersince2013]

Thanks guys!

So, whats the common consensus? cancel or keep?

Let me also add that i already have an SPG personal and business card for transfers. I just want to know whatelse i'll be missing out on if i cancel it.

[Anonymous]

I would cancel it. I'm desperate to cancel mine, but it is my oldest account by far. Got it back when it was a Bank of America card so I'm stuck with it unless I want to see a huge hit on my credit.

[jsucool76]

if you have the silver make sure you use your tsa precheck /global entry credit before you cancel.

[jsucool76]

#doublepost

or upgrade to silver, use the credit, then cancel.

[Membersince2013]

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@jsucool76 wrote:
#doublepost

or upgrade to silver, use the credit, then cancel.

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I didnt even know that, but i have an Amex Plat. I'll use that perk before i cancel my Plat lol.

[jsucool76]

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@Membersince2013 wrote:

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@jsucool76 wrote:
#doublepost

or upgrade to silver, use the credit, then cancel.

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I didnt even know that, but i have an Amex Plat. I'll use that perk before i cancel my Plat lol.

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You can use the credit for someone else too. Good for travelling companions =] 

[Membersince2013]

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@jsucool76 wrote:

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@Membersince2013 wrote:

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@jsucool76 wrote:
#doublepost

or upgrade to silver, use the credit, then cancel.

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I didnt even know that, but i have an Amex Plat. I'll use that perk before i cancel my Plat lol.

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You can use the credit for someone else too. Good for travelling companions =] 

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Thats not a bad idea! I might just do that.