The Best Airline Miles Credit Cards of 2013

Loyalty is an excellent and rare trait but if you’re not careful, it can also be an expensive one.  Limiting yourself to one airline when you fly can cause you to be restricted in the time you have to depart and arrive as well as the possibility of losing out on cheaper flights elsewhere.  However if you’re absolutely certain your airline of choice is the best around, owning an airline miles credit card is an absolute must.

The best airline miles credit cards can be found from the most popular of airlines and credit card issuers.  Whether you fly American, Continental, Delta, Southwest, etc. you’ll be able to save even more money by owning one of the cards below.  Be careful though, because if these cards are used simply for making everyday purchases, you won’t be maximizing your savings.

PT’s Pick For Best Airline Miles Credit Card

Gold Delta SkyMiles American Express CardGold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express- The only Delta card on our list, the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express awards 30,000 bonus miles after spending $500 in the first three months from account opening, which is a good for a free flight. Earn As You Spend: Get 2X miles on Delta purchases and 1X miles for all other eligible dollars spent. Check your first bag free on every Delta flight – that’s a savings of up to $200 per round trip for a family of four. You also get Premium Travel Perks: Settle in sooner with Priority Boarding, and enjoy the skies with 20% in-flight savings to use toward meals, beverages, and movies awarded as a statement credit. There is a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95. Terms and Restrictions Apply.

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Last Edited: May 9, 2013 @ 5:15 pm
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2 comments
Henry Gardiner
Henry Gardiner

I have a United card for 20 years and I like the Star Alliance aspect the best. I use my miles to travel overseas flying Lufthansa. Last year I got a Continental card because of the merger.

Michael
Michael

Hi Harry

Thanks for your comment. Just so you know, in March of 2012, your Continental Card will turn into another United Card. You'll have two accounts, which can both remain open at the same time.

Double the fun!