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BEST AIRLINE CREDIT CARDS

Airline credit cards help you add up airline miles redeemable for free flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and gift cards. When you sign up for airline credit cards, you are usually rewarded sizable bonus miles, which in turn can be converted to free round-trip flights. While they have been perceived as the best tools for frequent travelers to earn extra miles for free flight-ticket redemption, they also have other benefits for travelers of different needs.

Airline credit cards also help you qualify for elite frequent flyer status. The bonus miles and miles accumulated through credit card transactions for new card members are counted toward qualifying miles for elite flyer status, which gives you privileges in earning extra bonus miles, receiving first-class upgrade, choosing a preferred seat, having access to airport lounge with free food and WiFi access, enjoying priority boarding and security checkpoint access, etc.

To savvy travelers, values of bonus airline miles are usually far better than cash bonus from cash back credit cards. Check out the airline credit cards that stand out.

United MileagePlus^® Explorer Card

Earn up to 40,000 bonus miles & first year free, a $95 value*
First checked bag is free for you and a companion when you fly United flights, up to a $50 value
Board your flight before general boarding with priority boarding privileges
Visit the United Club with two complimentary day passes every year, up to a $100 value
Earn 2 miles for each $1 spent on airline tickets purchased from United and 1 mile per $1 for everything else
Your miles don't expire and there is no limit to the number of miles you can earn
Click here for reviews on United MileagePlus Explorer Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% variable	$95, waived the first year

British Airways Visa Signature Card^®

You will get 50,000 bonus Avios after your first purchase
25,000 bonus Avios after you make $10,000 in purchases within the first year of account opening
Plus an additional 25,000 bonus Avios after you make an additional $10,000 in purchases within the first year of account opening
That's enough Avios for one roundtrip business class reward ticket
New: Smart Chip Technology allows you to use your card for chip based purchases in Europe & beyond, while still giving you the ability to use your card as you do today at home
Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel abroad
Earn 2.5 Avios for every $1 spent on British Airways purchases
Earn 1.25 Avios for every $1 spent on all other purchases
Every year you spend $30,000 on your British Airways Visa card, you'll earn a Travel Together Ticket good for two year
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% Variable	$95

Gold Delta SkyMiles^® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95
Check your first bag Free - for up to 9 people on your reservation - on every Delta flight
Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent
Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% - 19.24% Variable	$0 intro for first year, then $95

Citi^® Platinum Select^® / AAdvantage^® Visa Signature^® Card

Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage^® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of cardmembership*
Your first eligible checked bag is free*
Priority Boarding* and 25% savings on eligible in-flight purchases*
Earn a $100 American Airlines Flight Discount every cardmembership year with qualifying purchases and cardmembership renewal*
Double AAdvantage^® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases*
Earn 10% of your redeemed AAdvantage^® miles back - up to 10,000 AAdvantage^® miles each calendar year*
No mileage cap* and your miles may never expire*
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% variable*	$95, waived for the first 12 months*

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards^® Plus Credit Card - FREE FLIGHT

NOW! Earn a FREE FLIGHT after your first purchase
Get 3,000 Points every year on your Card member Anniversary - that can be redeemed for a $50 Wanna Get Away^® Fare
Now you can redeem for International Travel, Hotels, Gift Cards and more
Earn unlimited FREE FLIGHTS - 2 Points per $1 Spent on Southwest Purchases and 1 Point per $1 Spent on EVERYTHING else
Your Bags Fly FREE! No Blackout Dates, Points Don't Expire, and Unlimited Reward Seats!
No Change fees - if you need to change your flight, you won't be charged a fee
September 11th Security Fee Applies
Click here for reviews on Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% Variable	$69

CitiBusiness^® / AAdvantage^® World MasterCard^®

Designed for businesses with an established credit history
Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage^® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of cardmembership*
First eligible checked bag free for you and up to 4 traveling companions*
Priority Boarding - Enjoy an enhanced boarding experience*
Earn 2 AAdvantage^® miles for every $1 you spend on eligible American Airlines purchases and on purchases at certain office supply, telecommunications and car rental merchants*
Renew your annual cardmembership and earn a 5% AAdvantage mileage bonus upon eligible purchases made during the cardmembership year*
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% variable	$95, waived for the first 12 months*

Gold Delta SkyMiles^® Business Credit Card

Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel - when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening
Check your first bag free - for up to 8 people on your reservation - on every Delta flight
Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent
Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95
No annual fee for Additional Cards
Save 3% to 10% automatically on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz^®, OfficeMax^®, and more with OPEN Savings^®
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% - 19.24% Variable	$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95

Chase Sapphire Preferred^SM Card

Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months – that's $500 toward travel rewards!
2 points per dollar spent on travel and at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate Rewards^SM
No foreign transaction fees
Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned – even on points already redeemed
1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs
Direct access to expert service advisors anytime
No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value
Click here for reviews on Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24%	$95, waived first year

Sapphire Preferred^SM MasterCard

Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months – that's $500 toward travel rewards!
2 points per dollar spent on travel and at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate Rewards^SM
No foreign transaction fees
Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned – even on points already redeemed
1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs
Direct access to expert service advisors anytime
No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24%	$95, waived first year

Capital One^® Venture^SM Rewards Credit Card

2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Money^® Magazine's "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights" – Money Magazine, May 2011
Earn 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months, equal to $100 in travel
Redeem your miles for any travel expense
No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
Fly on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
No foreign transaction fees
$0 intro annual fee for the first year; $59 after that
Visa Signature(R) benefits like complimentary concierge and travel upgrades
Receive complimentary upgrades and special savings at hotels, resorts and spas with your Visa Signature card
Click here for reviews on Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	13.9% - 20.9% variable	$0 intro for first year; $59 after that

Capital One^® VentureOne^SM Rewards Credit Card

1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day and no annual fee
One-time bonus of 10,000 miles once you spend $1,000 dollars in the first 3 months, equal to $100 on travel
Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more
No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
Fly on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
0% intro APR on purchases until June 2013
No foreign transaction fees
24-hour roadside assistance
Auto rental insurance - use your card to rent a car and you're covered for collision, damage and loss
Extended warranty program
Click here for reviews on Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases	until June 2013	11.9% - 19.9% variable	None

American Express^® Premier Rewards Gold Card

Membership Rewards^® bonus: 25K points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $250, when you spend $2,000 in your first three months of Card membership
Membership Rewards^® points multiply fast! Earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, 1X points on everything else
Exclusive access to Gold Card Destinations and events - Enjoy special travel packages and amenities at hotels worldwide, as well as select concerts, shows, sporting events, and more
Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $175
Get a decision in as little as 60 seconds
Click here for reviews on American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	N/A	Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $175

Capital One^® Orbitz^® Visa^® Platinum

3 points per dollar spent on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
Get 1 point per dollar on all other purchases
Bonus points on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
Redeem for travel, merchandise, gift cards, and more
Earn travel quickly with low redemption minimums
250 point refueling bonus when you redeem points for awards
No annual fee
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases	until June 2013	13.9% - 19.9% variable	None

Miles by Discover^® Card

Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles with every $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months - up to 20,000 Bonus Miles
1 Mile on every $1 you spend - Plus flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 12 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 15.99%*
No restrictions on travel--fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
Travel benefits include secondary collision damage insurance when you rent a car with your Miles by Discover card
Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty - 16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
*Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0%* on Purchases and on Balance Transfers	12 months*	10.99% - 15.99% (Variable)*	None

Escape by Discover^® Card

Earn up to $250 in travel rewards - 1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first 25 months
Double Miles on every $1 you spend
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 16.99%*
No restrictions on travel - fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
Flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
Travel Insurance benefits, including primary car rental, lost or damaged luggage, travel delay, and trip cancellation when you book with your Escape by Discover card
Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty - 16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
*Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0%* on Purchases and on Balance Transfers	6 months*	10.99% - 16.99% (Variable)*	$60*

Blue Sky from American Express^®

7,500 bonus points when you spend $1,000 within 3 months - redeemable for a $100 statement credit
No annual fee
Travel rewards with no blackout dates or travel restrictions. Redeem with any airline, any car rental, any hotel - anytime.
Pay your bill all at once, or over time. It's up to you.
Blue Savings Program^®: big deals on big brands, all the time.
Get a decision in as little as 60 seconds
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases	12 months	17.24% - 22.24% variable	None

Starwood Preferred Guest^® Credit Card from American Express

Starpoints^® Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months - enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel
Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines through SPG Flights and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates.
2011 SmarterTravel^® Award for "Best Travel Rewards Card"
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65
Click here for reviews on Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% - 19.24% variable	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Business Gold Rewards Card^® from American Express OPEN

FOR A LIMITED TIME: Earn 5X points on shipping and advertising for the first 3 months of Card membership
Earn points even faster to get more rewards for your business
3X points on airfare, 2X points on advertising, gas, and shipping, 1X points on everything else*
One million rewards from over 500 brands
24/7 support for everything from identity theft to travel emergencies
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175
Get unlimited Additional Gold Cards for an additional annual fee of $50 - and this fee is waived for the first year
Terms & Restrictions Apply
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	N/A	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175

	United MileagePlus^® Club Card Annual Club Membership - up to a $475 value Premier Access(SM) Priority Airport Services Earn a 50% Mileage Bonus Check your first and second bag for free No Foreign Transaction Fees* Receive Access to exclusive events with Inside Access from Chase Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24%* (Variable)	$395

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BEST AIRLINE CREDIT CARDS

United MileagePlus® Explorer Card

Earn up to 40,000 bonus miles & first year free, a $95 value*

First checked bag is free for you and a companion when you fly United flights, up to a $50 value

Board your flight before general boarding with priority boarding privileges

Visit the United Club with two complimentary day passes every year, up to a $100 value

Earn 2 miles for each $1 spent on airline tickets purchased from United and 1 mile per $1 for everything else

Your miles don't expire and there is no limit to the number of miles you can earn

British Airways Visa Signature Card®

You will get 50,000 bonus Avios after your first purchase

25,000 bonus Avios after you make $10,000 in purchases within the first year of account opening

Plus an additional 25,000 bonus Avios after you make an additional $10,000 in purchases within the first year of account opening

That's enough Avios for one roundtrip business class reward ticket

New: Smart Chip Technology allows you to use your card for chip based purchases in Europe & beyond, while still giving you the ability to use your card as you do today at home

Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel abroad

Earn 2.5 Avios for every $1 spent on British Airways purchases

Earn 1.25 Avios for every $1 spent on all other purchases

Every year you spend $30,000 on your British Airways Visa card, you'll earn a Travel Together Ticket good for two year

Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening

$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95

Check your first bag Free - for up to 9 people on your reservation - on every Delta flight

Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent

Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings

Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® Visa Signature® Card

Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of cardmembership*

Your first eligible checked bag is free*

Priority Boarding* and 25% savings on eligible in-flight purchases*

Earn a $100 American Airlines Flight Discount every cardmembership year with qualifying purchases and cardmembership renewal*

Double AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases*

Earn 10% of your redeemed AAdvantage® miles back - up to 10,000 AAdvantage® miles each calendar year*

No mileage cap* and your miles may never expire*

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card - FREE FLIGHT

NOW! Earn a FREE FLIGHT after your first purchase

Get 3,000 Points every year on your Card member Anniversary - that can be redeemed for a $50 Wanna Get Away® Fare

Now you can redeem for International Travel, Hotels, Gift Cards and more

Earn unlimited FREE FLIGHTS - 2 Points per $1 Spent on Southwest Purchases and 1 Point per $1 Spent on EVERYTHING else

Your Bags Fly FREE! No Blackout Dates, Points Don't Expire, and Unlimited Reward Seats!

No Change fees - if you need to change your flight, you won't be charged a fee

September 11th Security Fee Applies

CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® World MasterCard®

Designed for businesses with an established credit history

Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of cardmembership*

First eligible checked bag free for you and up to 4 traveling companions*

Priority Boarding - Enjoy an enhanced boarding experience*

Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 you spend on eligible American Airlines purchases and on purchases at certain office supply, telecommunications and car rental merchants*

Renew your annual cardmembership and earn a 5% AAdvantage mileage bonus upon eligible purchases made during the cardmembership year*

Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card

Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel - when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening

Check your first bag free - for up to 8 people on your reservation - on every Delta flight

Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent

Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings

$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95

No annual fee for Additional Cards

Save 3% to 10% automatically on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz®, OfficeMax®, and more with OPEN Savings®

Chase Sapphire PreferredSM Card

Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months – that's $500 toward travel rewards!

2 points per dollar spent on travel and at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases

Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate RewardsSM

No foreign transaction fees

Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned – even on points already redeemed

1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs

Direct access to expert service advisors anytime

No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value

Sapphire PreferredSM MasterCard

Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months – that's $500 toward travel rewards!

2 points per dollar spent on travel and at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases

Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate RewardsSM

No foreign transaction fees

Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned – even on points already redeemed

1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs

Direct access to expert service advisors anytime

No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value

Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card

2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day

Money® Magazine's "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights" – Money Magazine, May 2011

Earn 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months, equal to $100 in travel

Redeem your miles for any travel expense

No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire

Fly on any airline, any time with no blackout dates

United MileagePlus^® Explorer Card

British Airways Visa Signature Card^®

Gold Delta SkyMiles^® Credit Card

Citi^® Platinum Select^® / AAdvantage^® Visa Signature^® Card

Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage^® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of cardmembership*

Double AAdvantage^® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases*

Earn 10% of your redeemed AAdvantage^® miles back - up to 10,000 AAdvantage^® miles each calendar year*

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards^® Plus Credit Card - FREE FLIGHT

Get 3,000 Points every year on your Card member Anniversary - that can be redeemed for a $50 Wanna Get Away^® Fare

CitiBusiness^® / AAdvantage^® World MasterCard^®

Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage^® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of cardmembership*

Earn 2 AAdvantage^® miles for every $1 you spend on eligible American Airlines purchases and on purchases at certain office supply, telecommunications and car rental merchants*

Gold Delta SkyMiles^® Business Credit Card

Save 3% to 10% automatically on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz^®, OfficeMax^®, and more with OPEN Savings^®