AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite vs Cathay Pacific

AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS

Cathay Pacific
$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Cathay Pacific charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $99)
Rewards Earning
Cathay Pacific
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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Cathay Pacific is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
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AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
| American Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Cathay Pacific
| Cathay Pacific flights | 3.0X |
| Dining & hotel stays | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
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