What are airline credit cards?

Credit cards co-branded with a specific airline or rewards program and permitting users to earn frequent flyer miles or points on every purchase are often referred to as airline credit cards. These cards offer an easy way to boost your miles balance with every purchase you make and often include other travel benefits. What Are Airline Miles?

How do airline credit cards work?

Airline cards typically offer accelerated earnings with a specific airline program. Rewards earned with airline credit cards may typically only be redeemed for flights and upgrades with the specific airline. Airline cards may offer airline-specific perks, such as priority boarding, free checked bags and automatic upgrade or status qualification.

Which airlines offer credit cards?

The biggest U.S. airlines — American, United and Delta — offer an array of credit cards. Each airline has a no-annual-fee card that earns miles on purchases but provides little in the way of perks (no free bags or priority boarding).