{"id":129100,"date":"2023-10-07T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=129100"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:48:18","slug":"aviator-business-card-paused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/american-aadvantage\/aviator-business-card-paused\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications ‘Paused’ on Another American Airlines Credit Card. Here Are Your Remaining Options."},"content":{"rendered":"

For the past few days, the AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> Aviator\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Business Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup> application page has been unavailable on the Barclays website. Such an outage can happen temporarily as card issuers adjust the welcome offer. However, as the outage stretched on, we reached out to Barclays to inquire about the situation. On Friday, Barclays confirmed to AwardWallet that the Aviator Business card will remain unavailable indefinitely.<\/p>\n

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Barclays Confirms Aviator Business Card Application “Pause”<\/span><\/h2>\n

In response to our inquiry, Barclays provided us with the following statement about the Aviator Business card:<\/p>\n

We\u2019re currently pausing new applications for the AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> Aviator\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Business Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup> as we explore future enhancements.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Using recent history as a guide, “future enhancements” is typically a euphemism for some sort of negative change — whether that's an increased annual fee or removal of benefits.<\/p>\n

For example, the AAdvantage Citi\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> was recently “enhanced” with a higher $595 annual fee. In exchange, cardholders now get a higher earning rate on American Airlines and purchases through aa.com\/hotels and aa.com\/cars, plus new monthly statement credits. However, cardholders are going to have to take advantage of several of these to offset the annual fee increase of $145.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/strong> Changes to American Airlines Citi AA Executive Card<\/a><\/p>\n

What this means for current Aviator Business cardholders<\/span><\/h3>\n

Already an Aviator Business cardholder? No need to worry about changes to your card… at least for now. Barclays confirmed to AwardWallet that you'll still be able to use your card as you have been:<\/p>\n

There are no changes for existing business cardmembers who can continue to earn miles and loyalty points and take advantage of the other great benefits and rewards the card offers as they do today.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

That's good news for current cardholders who appreciate the current offering earning rates and perks. Just keep in mind that these offerings will likely change once the “future enhancements” take effect.<\/p>\n

Other American Airlines Credit Cards Still Available<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thankfully, American Airlines flyers — and those who want to take advantage of the many American Airlines partners<\/a> — have other options for earning AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> miles while we wait for the return of the Aviator Business.<\/p>\n

American Airlines business credit card option<\/span><\/h3>\n

Small businesses currently have just one American Airlines business credit card option: The Citi\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> issued by Citi.<\/p>\n

This card currently offers a 65,000-mile bonus after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening. Plus, earn 2 AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> miles on eligible American Airlines purchases, plus 2 miles on purchases at telecommunications merchants, cable and satellite providers, car rental merchants, and at gas stations, plus earn 1 mile per $1 spent on other purchases:<\/p>\n

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Citi\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n
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How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n
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Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFor a limited time, earn 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Citi\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage Business\u2122 World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n
Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFor a limited time, earn 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 months of account opening.<\/div>\n
Annual Fee:<\/strong>$99, waived for first 12 months<\/b><\/div>\n
Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>
The Citi AAdvantage Business Card is a great card to hold for any business owner that travels at least a few times per year with American Airlines. Get a free checked bag on domestic itineraries, priority boarding and a 25% discount on in-flight purchases. \r\n\r\nWith these perks, it's easy to justify the annual fee of $99, waived for first 12 months.<\/div>