Frequent Flier Cards Program Questions

October 31, 2006 by MoreMerchant
Filed under: Credit Cards, Misc, Save Money 

When you consider which frequent flier credit card program is best, ask yourself these two questions:
Will I be able to get benefits from the the main airlines in my area?
Which one will earn the quickest tickets with the fewest strings attached?

Airline Sponderd Credit Cards
These cards are for 1 airline. If this airline has main routes out of your airport, then this is a viable option and can be very convenient. These cards are often pretty economical.
Bank Sponsered Credit Cards
These cards normally offer more flexibility, because the miles earned can be used on many airlines rather than just one. If you don’t have a dominant airline in your area, than these cards probably are your best bet. They have other advantages: sometimes the minimum mileage required for travel is lower than with airline-sponsored cards. But these cards usually come with more fine print.

Ask the right questions before applying for a Frequent Flier Card and you will be glad you did by earning better Frequent Flier rewards and paying less in annual fees.

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