I have purchased flights recently because the reward in gaining miles
vs spending miles made more sense.
Not exact matches
On a per dollar
spent the bonus
miles and MQMS you get with both cards as a result of the recurring bonus comes out to be the same (30,000 / $ 60,000 for the Reserve
vs 25,000 / $ 50,000 for the Platinum).
In return, Aviator Silver cardmembers receive 3 AA
miles per $ 1 on US Airways and American Airlines purchases (
vs the 2
miles per $ 1 with the Aviator Red), 2x
miles for every $ 1
spent on hotels and car rentals, and 1
mile per $ 1 on everything else.
Because of this difference, Prestige awards you 1.3
miles for your local
spend vs 1.2
miles awarded by PremierMiles.
In return, Aviator Silver cardmembers receive 3 AA
miles per $ 1 on US Airways and American Airlines purchases (
vs the 2
miles per $ 1 with the Aviator Red), 2x
miles for every $ 1
spent on hotels and car rentals, and 1
mile per $ 1 on everything else.