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Airline Credit Cards

Airline cards are co-branded with a carrier and earn miles in its loyalty program. Their value usually comes from benefits such as free checked bags, priority boarding and companion offers, which can outweigh the annual fee if you fly that airline a few times a year.

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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card

  • Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional…
  • 6,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
Annual fee
$99
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% to 27.99% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate

Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard®

  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent on eligible Spirit purchases
  • 2 points per $1 spent on eligible dining and grocery store purchases
Annual fee
$0 for the first year; after that $79
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.24% to 28.24% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate

Alaska Airlines Business Credit Card

  • Annual Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ on account annversary
  • Free checked bag on Alaska flights for up to six other passengers on the same reservation
Annual fee
$50 for the company and $25 per card
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
21.24% to 29.24% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card

  • Limited Time Offer: Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months…
  • Save 15% On Award Travel With TakeOff 15. Eligible Card Members now enjoy exclusive savings on Delta flights. Not…
Annual fee
$250
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% to 29.99% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate
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Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®

  • Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of…
  • Admirals Club® membership for you and access for up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you
Annual fee
$450
Recommended credit
Excellent
Purchase APR
20.99% - 29.99% (Variable)

British Airways Visa Signature®

  • Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening
  • Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and LEVEL
Annual fee
$95
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% to 27.99% variable based on creditworthiness and Prime Rate

Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card

  • Limited Time Offer: Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months…
  • Save 15% On Award Travel With TakeOff 15. Eligible Card Members now enjoy exclusive savings on Delta flights. Not…
Annual fee
$0 for the first year. After that, $99
Recommended credit
Good
Purchase APR
20.99% to 29.99% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate
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United Quest℠ Card

  • Earn 70,000 bonus miles + 500 Premier qualifying points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your…
  • Earn 3x miles on United® purchases, 2x miles on dining, select streaming services & all other travel, 1x on all other…
Annual fee
$250
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
21.49% to 28.49% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card

  • Limited Time Offer: Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3…
  • Save 15% On Award Travel With TakeOff 15. Eligible Card Members now enjoy savings on Delta flights. Not applicable to…
Annual fee
$550
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% to 29.99% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate
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Citi® AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard®

  • Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of…
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases
Annual fee
$0 for the first year. After that, $99
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% - 29.99% (Variable)

American Airlines AAdvantage® Mile Up®

  • Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles and receive a $50 statement credit after making $500 in purchases…
  • Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for each $1 spent at grocery stores, including grocery delivery services
Annual fee
None
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% - 29.99% (Variable)

CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard®

  • Designed for businesses
  • Earn 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of…
Annual fee
$0 for the first 12 months. After that, $99
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% - 29.99% (Variable)

Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card

  • Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening
  • Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and LEVEL
Annual fee
$95
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% to 27.99% variable based on creditworthiness and Prime Rate

Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard

  • Earn up to 3 Skywards Miles per dollar spent
  • Earn unlimited Skywards Miles that do't expire
Annual fee
$499
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.24%, 25.24% or 30.24% variable based on creditworthiness and the…

SKYPASS Select Visa Signature® Card

  • Earn double miles on airfare, hotel and car rentals, up to $200 in annual credits, and other premium benefits
  • 60,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 within first 90 day
Annual fee
$450
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
23.24% to 29.99% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

  • Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months
  • Earn up to 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) with Status Boost® per year. After you spend $25,000 in…
Annual fee
$250
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
20.99% to 29.99% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate
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SKYPASS Visa® Business Card

  • Earn accelerated SKYPASS miles with your business expenses
  • Earn 2 miles for every net eligible $1 you spend on Korean Air ticket purchases
Annual fee
$99 and $99 for Authorized Employees
Recommended credit
Excellent / Good
Purchase APR
23.24% to 29.99% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate

What to look for

  • Hub and route fit: miles are most valuable with the airline you can actually fly from home.
  • Bag and boarding benefits: these often provide more value than the miles themselves.
  • Alliance partners: some programs let you redeem miles on partner airlines.