AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business vs Business Platinum
AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business
$95/yr
6.5/10
VS
Business Platinum
$695/yr
5.5/10
Quick Answer
AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business charges $95/yr with 1X base rewards. Business Platinum charges $695/yr with 1X base rewards. AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business 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 World Elite Business
Lower annual fee ($95 vs $695)
Rewards Earning
Business Platinum
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Business Platinum
$1299 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business wins for most people
The $600 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Business Platinum 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 World Elite Business
| American Airlines purchases | 2.0X |
| Telecommunications | 2.0X |
| Car rentals | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Business Platinum
| Flights & hotels (Amex Travel) | 5.0X |
| Eligible purchases $5,000+ | 1.5X (up to $2,000,000) |
| US construction material & hardware | 1.5X |
| US electronic goods retailers | 1.5X |
| US shipping providers | 1.5X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
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