Airlines add credit card perks
Posted on August 22, 2007
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Affinity credit cards are big business for airlines, and many carriers have upped the ante to entice travelers with special sign-up promotions.Credit card companies are offering bonus miles and credits, some are waiving the annual fee for the first year, and others are offering discount tickets.
Many mileage programs require activity at least once every 18 months, and affinity cards can help keep those accounts active.When shopping around for cards, consider which airline you fly with most often and which one offers the most nonstop flights from your area. Many cards that have higher annual fees also have extra perks, such as extra bonus miles and ticket discounts that may make the extra cost worthwhile.
You probably will not want to carry a balance on these cards, since the interest rates are not the lowest available.
- If you apply for an American AAdvantage Citi card by Nov. 30, you can earn up to 40,000 bonus miles. The annual fee of $85 is waived for the first year. This offer applies to the Platinum Select World MasterCard.
- Southwest is offering eight Rapid Rewards credits, enough for a free one-way ticket, when you sign up for the Signature Visa card, which costs $59 per year. Call 888-218-7309 and mention card code 9L88; or www.southwest.com/rapid_rewards/visa.html.
- Earn 20,000 bonus miles after your first purchase with the Continental Airlines World MasterCard. Receive 5 percent off Continental fares for the first year. Each year cardholders will receive two airport club passes and two travel coupons worth up to $100 each.
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