Specific Airline Credit Card.

creditmix · U POSTER Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 55

Any one have the card with specific airline such as American Airlines, Northwest, etc?

I wanted to compare and find advantages and disadvantages to some of the more general cards and specific ones.

Thanks.

Plastic · Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 10

DELTA AIRLINES - GOLD DELTA SKYMILES® CREDIT CARD

Intro APR:
N/A
Reg APR:
Prime+9.99%
Annual Fee:
1st Year None, $85 Thereafter

Apply for Delta Airlines - Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card

That is my card since I travel delta a lot. I am satisfied with Delta credit card but it has its disadvantages.
Beeing the owner of Delta Gold SkyMiles card from AMEX gives you benefits of Delta airlines and American Express. I've got 10,000 bonus miles points after first purchase, then 1 point per each $ spent. Moreover, you collecting mile points not only with airline perchase but with regular spendings which great. Enjoy your fee-free balance transfer fromVisa, Discover and MasterCard! American express has fixed APR and great customer service!
From disadvantages I can name annual fee of $85 after first year and that you'd better to travel with Delta!
Well, basically I cannpot comlain about Delta gold skymiles.

haider · Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 14

Personally i like my Alaska Airlines Visa signature credit card from bank of america, since i travel that way a lot.

ALASKA AIRLINES VISA® SIGNATURE CARD

Intro APR:
N/A
Reg APR:
12.99%
Annual Fee:
$75

Apply for Alaska Airlines Visa® Signature Card

It has great benefits like 20,000 Bonus Miles upon approval online. You can redeem miles not only with Alaska or any of its 10 airline partners.
Take alook at this card.

creditmix · U POSTER Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 55

I use American Express membership rewards which can be added to the American Express Card for $40 per year. You earn 1 point for every dollar spent. Amex partners include Southwest, Delta, Continental, USAir, TWA Hawaii Airlines, Mariott, Hilton, Best Western, Starwood, Avis, National, and Budget.
This is a good deal if you charge a decent amount on your card and especially if you travel for work.

AMERICAN EXPRESS® PREFERRED REWARDS GOLD CARD

Intro APR:
N/A
Reg APR:
0%
Annual Fee:
$0/$125

Apply for American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Card

Voffka · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 17

I just saw a topic about the same card and I asked there a question. If you use your points at partners programs like in Delta or Southwest, is 1 point earned with Amex equal to 1 mile? They were also talking about transferring points to your airline account. Should you do that, or can you reserve tickets directly from your Amex reward account? It looks like you have to pay to transfer your points from Amex, so I don’t know why someone would do that if he can just order tickets without paying that extra fee.

Steve B · Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 46

In my opinion, it is not the best Idea to apply for a credit card for specific airline!! As far as i know, but I am not sure it gives you discounts only for specific airline... It is the same like you have Macy's credit card or Low's Credit card. You cannpt use it anywhere else.

If you are crequent flyer you'd bettr to have a card th several airline that gives you miles points, or a card that will work with several airline companies. Much more easier - less headache!