Airline issued credit cards can double your (miles) earning capacity. Now, the question is, with all the available airline-issued credit cards, which should you choose.
Like with everything else, it is always best to look around and compare. Check the number of points you can earn, rewards that are available, fees that needs to be paid and if the airline tied-up with the credit card company flies to your home city.
Still unsure which to credit card to get? Maybe you can check out the incentives which they are offering at the moment...
US Airways' credit card, free for the first year, comes with 15,000 bonus miles after the first purchase plus 10,000 additional miles if you transfer a balance from another credit card, plus coupons for two $99 companion fares when a full-fare ticket is purchased, and access to the quickie lines normally reserved for elite and first- or business-class fliers.
American is waiving the fee for the first year and offering 20,000 bonus miles, a $50-off certificate and a certificate for a free domestic companion ticket when you buy a full-fare ticket for $299 or more.
United is waiving the first year's fee and offering 21,000 bonus miles after you spend $250, plus an upgrade to business or first class for flights up to 1,000 miles.
Continental is offering good benefits on several cards, including 15,000 bonus miles and 5 percent off flights, but is not waiving its fee.
Northwest is offering 15,000 bonus miles and the chance to get frequent-flier tickets for 21,000 miles instead of the usual 25,000.
Which would YOU choose?
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