AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite vs Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business
$350/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business charges $350/yr with 1X base rewards. AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite 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
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $350)
Rewards Earning
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
2 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business
$150 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite wins for most people
The $251 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite
| American Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business
| Delta purchases | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.5X |
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