I decided to select Southwest because the points portion of the award counts towards Companion Pass Qualification, which is one of the best
airline perks out there if you know how to maximize it.
Not exact matches
These
perks include a credit card made
out of stainless steel or gold, $ 100 - $ 200 annual
airline credits, 24 - hour concierge service, financial and lifestyle manager, members - only gifts, airport lounge access, price assurance
perks, exclusive travel credits, and VIP access to major sporting and concert events.
The downside of using the Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card over a Southwest branded one is that you will miss
out on all the
airline perks the latter comes with — including things like free checked baggage, and elite qualifying miles.
Another downside of using the miles earned through this card to travel with other
airlines, is that you will be missing
out on interesting
perks and loyalty benefits.
One other thing to consider, just as we pointed
out in the previous card comparison, is that you will miss
out on all the
airline - specific
perks when you pass on the United MileagePlus ® Explorer Business card.
Lose
out on valuable rewards
perks, e.g. ability to transfer UR points or MR points to
airline and hotel partners unless you still have a fee paying card
Whether you prefer cash back,
airline miles, travel
perks or rewards for business expenses, there's a card
out there for you.
Also, if you have an
airline card that offers free baggage, extra insurance protection and other
perks, that's the one you'll want to whip
out when buying tickets on that carrier.
So you're savvy enough to collect points and miles from
airlines and hotels, but did you realize that you might be missing
out on other
perks by not signing up for some of these lesser known loyalty programs.
Make the most
out of these
perks and while you're at it, sign up for
airline rewards programs!
While many
airlines have made it more difficult to score a stopover on award tickets, there are still some options
out there such as United's Excursionist
perk that can include legal stopovers on some itineraries.
But by sticking with the same card long - term, millions of people could be missing
out on features of newer cards, such as lower interest rates and more generous rewards including travel
perks,
airline miles and cash back.
Still, because this is a general travel rewards card, you do miss
out on a few
airline - specific
perks that you get with the Gold Delta SkyMiles ® Business Credit Card from American Express card, such as a free checked bag and discounts on in - flight purchases.
With this
perk, you won't need to have a co-branded
airline card to get
out of paying for checked bags or other incidental fees.
The
perks that elite status brings have become more coveted as
airlines have started charging for, eliminating, or making passengers duke it
out for things that travelers once viewed as basic amenities meals, space, baggage, upgrades, and boarding rights.
It's worth noting that you can get a Priority Pass by cashing in your hotel points (for example, with Marriott, Hilton, and Club Carlson); another way to enjoy the
perks of
airline lounges without shelling
out cash.
I liked the fact that the
airline was investing in a newer fleet, I loved the AAdvantage program (it was the best
airline loyalty program
out there) and as a top - tier elite I had some very nice
perks.
It's the only way you can earn points with the
airline, and the card comes with some nice
perks, including a free companion ticket and double points for dining
out.
This is Hilton's frequent travel rewards program that allows owners to obtain different levels of membership that include additional travel
perks like accruing
airline miles, additional resort benefits, and access to sold -
out hotels.
«With a variety of valuable
perks and bonuses, you don't have to be an Asiana
Airlines frequent flyer to get a lot
out of this card.»
The Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard is an elite travel card that includes most of the usual
perks, including Admiral Club access, but the high costs of the card put it
out of reach for most travelers, and — for elite travelers — there are better elite
airline cards.
This leads many award travel enthusiasts to pay for a significant portion of their flights
out of pocket, but it's worth mentioning that there are ways to enjoy elite - like
perks without holding
airline status.
The American Express Platinum card has some of the best
perks out there: cardholders enjoy the best domestic lounge access (Delta SkyClubs, Centurion Lounges, and Priority Pass), a $ 200 annual
airline fee credit as well as up to $ 200 in Uber credits, and mid-tier elite status at SPG, Marriott, and Hilton.
The Alaska
Airlines Credit Card is among one of my favorite credit cards in my wallet due to unique
perks that are not found on other credit card products
out there.
Streaming in - flight entertainment to personal electronic devices is just one of the
perks Alaska
Airlines is rolling
out as part of its new «Alaska Beyond» in - flight improvements.