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An airline rewards card may seem like a no-brainer if you are a loyal customer of a particular airline, but frequent travelers of all stripes can reap great benefits from these cards. Airline cards come with some of the most generous sign-up bonuses in the rewards card industry, as well as very valuable perks such as free checked bags and discounted companion fares. The free airfare earned and the savings on travel expenses can easily outmatch the cost of a yearly membership fee.

We’ve reviewed and rated airline cards from our partners based on their value and utility. We calculate and compare the value of sign-up bonuses and rewards miles. We also consider how easy it is to redeem those miles, and the overall coverage that the airline offers, to help you select an airline card that takes you where you really want to go.

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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card review

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

4.7 rating

High-rolling customers of Delta Airlines will be well-served by the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card elite benefits, though the card is probably beyond the means of most cardholders.

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Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® review

Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®

4.6 rating

This card offers a host of great airline benefits and a large sign-up bonus, but its high bonus spending requirement make it less appealing for modest spenders.

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Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card review

Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card

4.6 rating

A good deal for budget-conscious West Coast residents who frequently fly Alaska Air, the Alaska Airlines Visa card pairs a generous sign-up bonus and valuable rewards program with one of the lowest APRs available on a travel card.

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United℠ Business Card review

United℠ Business Card

4.5 rating

Even occasional United flyers should rack up miles quickly thanks to the United Business Card’s competitive rewards rate on travel and everyday purchases. Plus, you have a chance at even more miles when you pair it with a personal Chase United card.

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United Club℠ Infinite Card review

United Club℠ Infinite Card

4.4 rating

Frequent flyers looking to earn United miles and enjoy premium perks can get a lot of value out of this card thanks to its impressive rewards rate. That said, the annual fee will be hard to justify if you’re not a die-hard United fan.

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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card review

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

4.3 rating

While its list of luxury perks is relatively short, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card should offer great value to frequent travelers thanks to its impressive rewards rate on Delta flights.

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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card review

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

4.3 rating

The Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card is a great card for both Southwest Airlines fanatics and the more casual rewards card user, due to its generous annual bonus and many options for domestic travel.

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AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard review

AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard

4.2 rating

The AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard is an excellent means for collecting bonus AAdvantage miles. It offers up a 60,000-mile bonus for simply paying the annual fee and making one qualifying purchase.

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