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Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

Saleen099 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:52:37 GMT

Barclays is now excepting applications for the American airlines AAdvantage Credit card.

Link: https://www.barclaycardus.com/apply/Landing.action?campaignId=2301&cellNumber=9&referrerid=BCSBA

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

redpat — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:57:02 GMT

Ho Hum!

Only on fights and at airport terminals.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

Saleen099 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:57:23 GMT

If you were to go out and buy 40,000 American airline miles this is what it would cost you.

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redpat — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:59:45 GMT

But you get 50k if you don't have citi.

Opps, your right for churning but the card itself is pretty lack luster anyway.

Pass.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

ScoreOrBeScored — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:01:22 GMT

wonder if the Red will be the only card offered.

Which was better ? Silver ?

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CreditCuriosity — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:03:27 GMT

Just got a message on this from a friend as well.. I guess I probably know where my SM CL is going to.

AA people lay out the pro's and cons of this card please. Never had really a need for AA for local flying.. Looking at relocating for a job and AA flies out of there and would be my primary airline from new location to visit family / parents if I decide to take job in location.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

redpat — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:02:17 GMT

@ScoreOrBeScored wrote:
wonder if the Red will be the only card offered.
Which was better ? Silver ?

Others will not be until 2017.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

wasCB14 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:03:40 GMT

I wonder if they will run some special promotion...maybe offer some renewal miles again in a few months?

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redpat — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:05:31 GMT

So thoughs that don't have citi can now get 90k miles with the app of two cards. 50k citi and 40k barclay, that would be a good double dip.

Watching the approval forums for apps.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

CreditCuriosity — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:07:34 GMT

Looks like a good card if Citi doesn't like you either.. I am one they dont like although never burned them in any sense. On other hand barclay's auto approves me for everything.

Probablem is my laast Barclay's application was a bit over 4 months ago.. Typically they like 6 months between applications for auto approvals. Wonder if that will hold true on this new card or they want the applications. Sure I could recon it without issue and be willing to move limit from SM to get it opened if needed. This might be my final push for the year as appears to be a decent card if one can't get citi and has a need for AA

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:08:35 GMT

Wonder if they'll approve you if you already have the Silver version.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

ibmrad7 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:10:48 GMT

AA Platinum here, on my way to Platinum Pro. Get this card if you want to put all your spending on it or just for one time use. For a casual flyer these cards don't bring much value to the table. Your redemption miles are based on your spend, not the miles flown.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

CreditCuriosity — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:20:26 GMT

@ibmrad7 wrote:
AA Platinum here, on my way to Platinum Pro. Get this card if you want to put all your spending on it or just for one time use. For a casual flyer these cards don't bring much value to the table. Your redemption miles are based on your spend, not the miles flown.

What is apporximate value of bonus? Sorry for probably a dumb question.. I know AA changed recently on casual vs regular fliers of AA.. Anyone mind going a bit more into this for the non AA people that might be sooner than later due to various reasons. Honestly would mainly get card for bonus if it is worth it and SM is going to crap so mise well move limit somewhere or a portion of it

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

redpat — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:20:27 GMT

Looks like you can app online.

Citi might not be too happy because cards could only be available to app on airlines and terminals.

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ibmrad7 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:27:20 GMT

@CreditCuriousity wrote:
@ibmrad7 wrote:
AA Platinum here, on my way to Platinum Pro. Get this card if you want to put all your spending on it or just for one time use. For a casual flyer these cards don't bring much value to the table. Your redemption miles are based on your spend, not the miles flown.
What is apporximate value of bonus? Sorry for probably a dumb question.. I know AA changed recently on casual vs regular fliers of AA.. Anyone mind going a bit more into this for the non AA people that might be sooner than later due to various reasons. Honestly would mainly get card for bonus if it is worth it and SM is going to crap so mise well move limit somewhere or a portion of it

All depends on when you are trying to use it. Peak dates won't net you any value at all. The best way to use these miles are "Reduced Mileage Awards", these are available only to AA credit card holders for certain destinations.

https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-program/miles/redeem/award-travel/reduced-mileage-awards.jsp

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ScoreOrBeScored — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:45:32 GMT

@CreditCuriousity wrote:
@ibmrad7 wrote:
AA Platinum here, on my way to Platinum Pro. Get this card if you want to put all your spending on it or just for one time use. For a casual flyer these cards don't bring much value to the table. Your redemption miles are based on your spend, not the miles flown.
What is apporximate value of bonus? Sorry for probably a dumb question.. I know AA changed recently on casual vs regular fliers of AA.. Anyone mind going a bit more into this for the non AA people that might be sooner than later due to various reasons. Honestly would mainly get card for bonus if it is worth it and SM is going to crap so mise well move limit somewhere or a portion of it

$600 pretty much

1.5 cpm

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:49:47 GMT

As someone who has had both the Barclays and the Citi card for some time, Barclays is much more generous with spending bonus offers. I regularly get mailers for 2x or 3x bonus miles in certain categories or similar offers. This is a nice card for the signup bonus, then hang on to it into Year 2 if they waive your AF (they just did for me) and see if you get any targeted spend offers.

Re: Barclays AAdvantage AviatorTM Red World Elite MasterCard Application.

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:51:47 GMT

Can't edit on mobile but the $600 quoted above is probably a conservative estimate of what the mileage bonus is worth. I've booked economy awards anywhere between 1.5cpm and 2.5 pm with AA but you do have to be a bit flexible on your dates. If you are into the whole international first class game, the CPM can be even higher.

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wasCB14 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:54:25 GMT

A lot of people say AA miles are good...but lately I've seen too little award availability on my routes for me to personally value them highly.

Some of my travel is also on relatively short notice, so that $75 close-in booking fee (which Delta doesn't charge) really throws a wrench in otherwise good plans.

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ScoreOrBeScored — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:56:23 GMT

Jb002 - if and when I get mine ,mi will hold in to it ...

and yes your right about the value value of the miles. I was just giving CC quick basic value. Yes your dates will need to be flexible ....

especially if your trying to get onto a certain plane product. Smh .....that's part can be a little ruff when trying to get award flights sometimes