Airline Credit Cards

Credit card promotions are one of the best ways to maximize your redeemable airline miles. It's important to select a mileage credit card that provides the most bonus miles while offering other travel benefits. 

United Airline MileagePlus Explorer Card

If you fly United (or Continental) or are looking to redeem a Star Alliance award then the Chase MileagePlus Explorer card is the best option. In addition to the bonus miles for signing up the card includes: a free checked bag, priority boarding and two passes to the lounge each year.

Chase Sapphire Preferred

The Sapphire Preferred card provides mileage earning potential across several airlines and for other travel rewards. By partnering with United, Continental, Hyatt, Marriott, Holiday Inn and Priority Club, British Airways and Korean you have a wide range of choices to redeem miles. And with the current sign up bonus you are well on your way to a new award. No foreign transaction fees make this one of the go-to cards for the frequent traveler.

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