American Airlines MileUp Card with AAdvantageCiti / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard

Annual Fee: American Airlines MileUp Card does not have an annual fee. Annual fee for the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard is $99; waived after 12 months.

Reward: American Airlines MileUp Cardholders earn 2 miles for every dollar they spend at grocery stores, including delivery service services. They also get 1 mile per dollar when purchasing other items. Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard cardholders can earn 2 miles for every dollar they spend at gas stations, restaurants and other eligible American Airlines purchases. All other purchases are worth 1 mile.

Sign up bonus: After spending $500 within the first three months, you will receive a $50 credit and $50 in your statement. Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Elite Mastercard gives you 50,000 bonus mile when you make $2,500 of purchases in the first three months.

Benefits: The cards provide concierge services and 25% off on all in-flight meals and beverages on American Airlines flights.

Additional benefits include a complimentary first checked bag for domestic American Airlines flights, as well as preferred boarding and up to four companions who are traveling with you.

American Airlines MileUp Card Vs. AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard

Annual fee: American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card does not have an annual fee. Annual fee for the AAdvantage Aviator red World elite Mastercard is $99.

Reward: American Airlines MileUp Card Holders earn 2 miles for every dollar they spend on grocery, delivery service and other eligible purchases. Other purchases get 1 mile per dollar.

The AAdvantage Aviator Elite Mastercard gives you 2 miles for every dollar that is spent on eligible American Airlines flights, and 1 mile when you spend on any other purchase.

Sign up bonus: After spending $500 within 3 months, the American Airlines MileUp Card will award you a $50 credit for your account and $50 credit for your statement. After you have made your first purchase within the first 90-days and paid your annual fee, your AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard will give you 50,000 miles.

Benefits: The cards provide 25% off on all in-flight meals and beverages purchased on American Airlines flights. The AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard includes a complimentary checked bag for domestic American Airlines flights. It also offers preferred boarding and no foreign transaction fees.