Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority vs. AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority
Chase
4.3
50,000 bonus points. 7,500 anniversary points. $75 travel credit.
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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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AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
Southwest Rapid Rewards®
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red
Annual Fee
$149/yr
$99/yr Best
Sign-up Bonus
50,000 points
60,000 miles
Rewards Rate
1x-3x
1x-2x
Rewards Type
Points
Miles
0% Intro APR
N/A
N/A
Regular APR
21.49%-28.49% Variable
21.49%-29.49% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
None Best
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority
Pros
- 7,500 anniversary points each year
- $75 annual Southwest travel credit
- 4 upgraded boardings per year
- Path to Companion Pass with enough spending
Cons
- $149 annual fee
- Only valuable for Southwest flyers
- Foreign transaction fee
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
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