Best Airline Credit Card Tips
Author: sewingal
Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:20 pm
Post subject: Recommendation on best airline card+
Does anyone have a recommendation for the best airline miles card for my situation?
Just dreaming... but... wouldn't it be nice for my family of five (from NY) to either go to Ireland or Hawaii? Oh... and all of us at the same time?
Obviously, I can earn free tickets fast if I charge a lot... so a card with a higher annual limit on miles/points earned (or no limit at all) would be best. But only one of the tickets will have my name on it, I think I want unlimited companion tickets too.
Suggestions, anyone?
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Author: EasyRhino
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:07 am
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Do you fly much now, or have many banked miles with any airline? If you do, you might want to stick with them. The standard is 1 mile/dollar, and maybe double miles for special purchases (like tickets from that airline)
If you don't have an existing frequent flyer relationship, but you spend a lot on the card in general, look to get a card that can convert regular spending into plane flights at a rate better than 1 point/mile. Citi Diamond Preferred Rewards and Simplicity cards get you 5 points/dollar on gas/groceries (first year only), their Professional Card gets you 3pts/$ on restaurants and auto rentals. Capital One can get you 2 miles/$ if you pay an annual fee (their redemption rate might be more expensive for expensive flights). Amex Blue Sky lets you switch points for travel discounts at a 1.33/1 rate.
Finally, if you give up and just want to buy 5 tickets to somewhere far away, consider a card that will get you beacoup points/miles for that purchase. You could get one for the airline you intend to fly on, or get something like the Citi PremierPass card which gets you bonus points for each mile of the flight.
Author: Board Monitor
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:42 am
Post subject: Best Airline Credit Card Tips
Take a look at our "Card Reports" section here:
http://www.cardratings.com/frequentflyercreditcards.html
Good luck and let us know how things turn out!
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Curtis Arnold
Board Monitor
http://www.CardRatings.com
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:20 pm
Post subject: Recommendation on best airline card+
Does anyone have a recommendation for the best airline miles card for my situation?
Just dreaming... but... wouldn't it be nice for my family of five (from NY) to either go to Ireland or Hawaii? Oh... and all of us at the same time?
Obviously, I can earn free tickets fast if I charge a lot... so a card with a higher annual limit on miles/points earned (or no limit at all) would be best. But only one of the tickets will have my name on it, I think I want unlimited companion tickets too.
Suggestions, anyone?
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
Author: EasyRhino
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:07 am
Post subject:
Do you fly much now, or have many banked miles with any airline? If you do, you might want to stick with them. The standard is 1 mile/dollar, and maybe double miles for special purchases (like tickets from that airline)
If you don't have an existing frequent flyer relationship, but you spend a lot on the card in general, look to get a card that can convert regular spending into plane flights at a rate better than 1 point/mile. Citi Diamond Preferred Rewards and Simplicity cards get you 5 points/dollar on gas/groceries (first year only), their Professional Card gets you 3pts/$ on restaurants and auto rentals. Capital One can get you 2 miles/$ if you pay an annual fee (their redemption rate might be more expensive for expensive flights). Amex Blue Sky lets you switch points for travel discounts at a 1.33/1 rate.
Finally, if you give up and just want to buy 5 tickets to somewhere far away, consider a card that will get you beacoup points/miles for that purchase. You could get one for the airline you intend to fly on, or get something like the Citi PremierPass card which gets you bonus points for each mile of the flight.
Author: Board Monitor
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:42 am
Post subject: Best Airline Credit Card Tips
Take a look at our "Card Reports" section here:
http://www.cardratings.com/frequentflyercreditcards.html
Good luck and let us know how things turn out!
_________________
Regards,
Curtis Arnold
Board Monitor
http://www.CardRatings.com
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
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