Editorial take: AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard
Cleanest AA business card under $100 fee. Free bags for 5 travelers + the $30k companion cert + an easy 65k bonus. Solid for any AA-leaning small business.
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AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard vs JetBlue Plus Card
Both are well-respected travel cards. The AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard comes from Barclays at $95/yr; the JetBlue Plus Card from Barclays at $99/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.
Bottom line
These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.
| Feature | AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard | JetBlue Plus Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $95 | $99 |
| Sign-up bonus | 65,000 miles | 60,000 points |
| Bonus value (est.) | $910 | $780 |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $1,000 in 3 mo | $1,000 in 3 mo |
| Issuer | Barclays | Barclays |
| Card category | business | airline |
| Best earning category (American) | 2x | 1x |
| Transfer partners | aadvantage | trueblue |
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AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard
$95/yr · 65,000 miles
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JetBlue Plus Card
$99/yr · 60,000 points
Editorial take: JetBlue Plus Card
Strong East Coast card. The 5,000 anniversary points alone are worth ~$65 (more than half the fee), and the 10% redemption rebate keeps the rest of your TrueBlue stash compounding.
Common questions
- Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard or JetBlue Plus Card?
- The AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard has the bigger bonus — 65,000 miles, worth roughly $910, versus 60,000 points (~$780) on the JetBlue Plus Card.
- Is the AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the JetBlue Plus Card?
- At $95/yr, the AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the JetBlue Plus Card's — pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
- Can I have both the AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard and JetBlue Plus Card?
- Yes, though both are issued by Barclays so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). Many points enthusiasts hold both — they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
- Should I get the AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard or the JetBlue Plus Card first?
- Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard: $1,000 spend in 3 months. JetBlue Plus Card: $1,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.
Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time — confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.