AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite vs Bilt
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Bilt
$0/yr
7.5/10
Quick Answer
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Bilt charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Bilt offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Bilt
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
Bilt
4 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Bilt
4 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Bilt
Transferable points to airline/hotel partners
OUR PICK
Bilt wins for most people
The $99 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for AAdvantage Aviator Red World EliteRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
| American Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Bilt
| Dining on Rent Day | 3.0X |
| Travel | 2.0X |
| Rent payments | 1.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite (0 benefits)
No benefits data available
Bilt (4 benefits)
- Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance (up to $5,000)
- Purchase Assurance (up to $10,000)
- Extended Warranty
- Cell Phone Protection (up to $800)
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