The Benefits of Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

Frequent Flyer Credit Cards are a great way to add miles to your frequent flyer account(s) and earn a free trip faster. Each time you make a purchase, you are awarded miles with the carrier associated with the card.

An example of this type of card is the Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage World MasterCard®, issued by Citi Cards, which allows you to earn miles through American Airlines' AAdvantage program. Other airlines with this type of card include Alaska Airlines, Delta, Northwest, Hawaii Airlines, JetBlue, Asiana and Mexicana Airlines. See our Air Miles and Travel Rewards Cards page for more specifics about the benefits of each card. For a list of Frequent Flyer Credit Cards by category, click here.

Most Frequent Flyer Credit Cards come with attractive introductory offers. For some cards the introductory bonus miles or points are enough to qualify for a free ticket—so you essentially get a free trip just for signing up. (Special rules usually apply, so always check the terms of each card.)

While a free trip might seem like enough reason to sign up, there are other important factors to consider when choosing a card. Read on for tips on how to find the card best suited for you.