There are two basic types of airline credit cards. The first type of airline credit card is linked directly to a specific frequent flyer program. These credit cards tend to offer a substantial amount of free miles and special airline specific perks. However, one drawback is that many of these cards charge steep annual fees. The second type of airline credit card allows you to earn miles that can be used on any airline, often without any blackout dates. For those who want to avoid fees and have airline flexibility, a non-specific airline credit card may be the best choice. |
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Citi's new PremierPass credit card offers something most airline credit cards do not: choices. With the Citi PremierPass, consumers can not only choose which airline they fly on and when they fly, but also, if they want to use their rewards for flying at all. With the PremierPass, you can redeem the points you earn on Citi's Thank You Network for everything from retail gift certificates to statement credits. In many ways, this is the most innovative rewards credit card on the market today. Here, I will examine the major features of the Citi PremierPass Elite Card and the standard Citi Premier Pass Card....Read Full Article
Airline miles credit cards are among the most popular types of rewards credit cards. However, only a handful of frequent flyer miles credit cards provide great rewards and value. The reason for this is quite simple: most airline specific credit cards charge astronomical annual fees and high interest rates. Therefore, if you want to get free miles, airline flexibility, and the ability to save money on interest and annual fees, there are only four miles credit cards you should consider...Read Full Article
Over the past two years, I've seen airline and travel rewards credit cards come and go. With the exception of a few cards, most charged high interest rates and absurd annual fees that offset any "rewards" that might be earned. On top of that, many required spending of $35.000 just to get a "reward". It was not the best of times for consumers. Things have changed with the recent introduction of the Blue Sky credit card from American Express...Read Full Article |
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