AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® vs. Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Barclays
4.0
60,000-mile bonus after first purchase. Free checked bag on AA flights.
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Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Capital One
4.3
Unlimited 2% cash back on every business purchase. Up to $1,200 bonus.
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AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Capital One Spark Cash Plus may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.
Feature
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red
Capital One Spark
Annual Fee
$99/yr Best
$150/yr
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 miles
Up to $1,200
Rewards Rate
1x-2x
2%
Rewards Type
Miles
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
N/A (charge card)
Regular APR
21.49%-29.49% Variable Best
N/A (charge card — pay in full)
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
720-850
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Pros
- 60,000-mile bonus after just one purchase
- Free first checked bag on AA flights
- Preferred boarding on American Airlines
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $99 annual fee
- Low everyday earning rate (1x on most)
- Miles tied to American Airlines only
Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Pros
- Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases
- Up to $1,200 cash bonus
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $150 annual fee
- Charge card — must pay in full monthly
- High spend required for full bonus
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