Some Barclays AA Aviator Red cardholders have now received an email allowing them to refer friends and earn rewards. The referred applicant can get a welcome bonus of 50,000 AA miles + the first year annual fee waived. The application must be completed by October 31.
The current public offer is 60,000 miles, but the $99 annual fee is not waived for the first year. Compared with the refer-a-friend offer, the difference is 10,000 AA miles versus $99.
Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red American Airlines Credit Card
$0 intro annual fee for the first year
- Welcome bonus: 50,000 AA miles (one purchase within 90 days)
- Rewards: 2x on AA website and phone bookings; 1x on all other purchases
- Redemption: Best value for redeeming flights between the U.S. and China or the U.S. and Europe; business class redemptions can offer solid value.
- Annual fee: $99
- Apply now>>
The referrer can earn 10,000 miles per referral, with a maximum of 50,000 miles on this offer.