Well, American Express has expanded this latter model
beyond free airline travel for those interested in frequent flier credit card rewards.
Not exact matches
Airline mile and loyalty programs offer a lot of different cool
free points these days for things above and
beyond just flying somewhere.
Beyond that, Turkish
Airlines offers
free Wifi to its elite members and Business Class passengers.
Examples may include, but are not limited to: Charges made outside of the U.S., in duty -
free stores, or on board airplanes or cruise vessels; international
airline ticket Purchases; vehicle rentals; lodging stays extended
beyond original reservation period; certain mail order Purchases; Purchases billed on a recurring basis; Purchases at gas stations; telecommunications charges, including charges incurred with calling cards; taxicab charges; security deposits; late, damage or other fees in connection with rentals; Purchases billed in installments; restaurant tips and other gratuities; and Charges that occur before the end of billing period, if the Charge is posted to your Account after the Closing Date of that billing period.
Perks and bonuses
Beyond security, where credit cards really beat cash is with benefits and rewards, from
free hotel stays and
airline trips to cash back rebates, notes credit expert John Ulzheimer, formerly of FICO and Equifax.
Beyond the sign up bonus, cardholders also get
free lounge access in American
Airlines lounges worldwide.
The airport lounge is swankier than most facilities in the U.S. because it features its own spa (offering 15 - minute treatments to all entrants for
free), more substantial food menus in partnership with Dean Fearing of Fearing's restaurant in Dallas, signature cocktails by Jim Meehan, and concierge services that go
beyond just
airline issues to extend to destination assistance.