Citi · Mastercard · personal · American AAdvantage
Web-verified 2026-09-08.
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$0
annual fee
3%
foreign txn fee
$0
credits/yr realistic ($0 face)
$248
sign-up bonus ≈ 15000 miles after $1,000/3mo
Earning
| American Airlines (Airfare (booked direct)) | 2x | 3.3% |
| Groceries (supermarkets)
Grocery stores incl. grocery delivery
|
2x | 3.3% |
| Everything else | 1x | 1.65% |
Right column: value per $ at travel valuation (1.65¢/pt). Conservative 1¢; TPG ~1.65¢.
Credits
None.
Benefits
- 25% back on American inflight food and beverage
- No annual fee
Protections
| rental car | none |
Notes
WEB-VERIFIED 2026-09-08 against https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/reviews/aadvantage-aviator-red-world-elite-mastercard/: $0, 2x AA and grocery stores, 1x else, 25% inflight discount, 15k after $1k, FTF charged (Bankrate AA overview, Jul 31 2025). Protections still from model knowledge.