Things like preferential treatment, which can prevent you from getting bumped off an overbooked
flight or land you in first class even
though you only
purchased a coach ticket, are invaluable if you travel often.
Most programs offer better rates for
flights between the U.S. and Israel,
though it might make sense to
purchase an award ticket if there's no availability on other airlines.
Amex Platinum: 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on airfare
purchases booked through the airline or
though Amex and on prepaid hotels booked directly through Amex; 1 point per dollar spent on all other
purchases Citi Prestige: 3 ThankYou points per dollar spent on air travel and hotels; 2 points per dollar spent on dining and entertainment; 1 point per dollar spent on all other
purchases Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on travel and dining
purchases; 1 point per dollar spent on all other
purchases Hilton Amex Aspire: 14 Hilton Honors points per dollar spent at Hilton portfolio properties worldwide; 7 points per dollar spent on
flights booked directly with the airline or at amextravel.com, car rentals booked directly from select companies, and from US restaurants; 3 points per dollar spent on all other
purchases Ritz: 5 Ritz - Carlton Rewards points per dollar spent at any Ritz - Carlton, Marriott or Starwood hotel; 2 points per dollar spent on airline tickets
purchased directly with the airline and at car rental agencies and restaurants; 1 point per dollar spent on all other
purchases AAdvantage Executive: 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airline
purchases; 1 AAdvantage mile per dollar spent on all other
purchases United Club: 2 miles per dollar spent on United ticket
purchases; 1.5 miles per dollar spent on all other
purchases