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Whether you travel for business or pleasure, a financial break or reward in any form is usually welcome. Let’s face it, traveling, especially by air, can take a toll on your bank account before the trip has even started. If there’s a way to make money by spending money, shouldn’t you take advantage of it?

Airline Mileage Cards are perfect for those who frequent the skies and are looking for some rewards. Some cards, like the Chase Continental Airlines OnePass Plus card, allow you to earn up to 40,000 bonus miles. The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card gives you a free flight after your first purchase AND provides you with 3,000 points every year on your Card member Anniversary.

Virtually every Airline Mileage Card extends priority seating and free bag checks for flights on certain airlines. Many of the rewards and earned miles offered by these cards have no expiration date.

Some Airline Mileage Cards extend their perks to other modes of transportation as well. The Miles by Discover Card allows you to book any hotel or car, with absolutely no blackout dates. The Escape by Discover Card comes with Travel Insurance benefits, like primary car rental, lost or damaged luggage, and trip cancellation if you book using your Escape card.

So whether you’re looking for bonus points you’ll be able to use towards future flights or benefits that can be used towards car rental and hotel bookings as well as air travel advantages, Airline Mileage Cards are worth investigating.

Chase Sapphire Preferred℠ Card

Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months – that's $500 toward travel rewards!
2 points per dollar spent on travel and at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate RewardsSM
No foreign transaction fees
Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned – even on points already redeemed
1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs
Direct access to expert service advisors anytime

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24% (Variable)	No Annual Fee for your first year. $95 a year afterwards*	15.24% (Variable)	Excellent*

United MileagePlus® Explorer Card

Earn up to 40,000 bonus miles & first year free, a $95 value
First checked bag is free for you and a companion when you fly United flights, up to a $50 value
Board your flight before general boarding with priority boarding privileges
Visit the United Club with two complimentary day passes every year, up to a $100 value
Earn 2 miles for each $1 spent on airline tickets purchased from United and 1 mile per $1 for everything else
Your miles don't expire and there is no limit to the number of miles you can earn

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24%(Variable)	$95, waived the first year*	Yes*	Excellent*

Marriott Rewards Premier® Credit Card from Chase

Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after your first use
Receive 1 free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary
Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying airline, dining, and rental car purchases
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
No foreign transaction fees
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 15 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24% (Variable)	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $85*	15.24% (Variable)	Excellent*

Chase Sapphire℠ Card

Earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $500 in the first 3 months – that's $100 toward travel or any other reward!
2 points per dollar spent at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
Direct access to expert service advisors anytime

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24% (Variable)	No annual fee!*	15.24% (Variable)	Excellent - Good*

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Now! Earn a Free Flight after your first purchase
Get 3,000 Points every year on your Card member Anniversary - that can be redeemed for a $50 Wanna Get Away® Fare
Now you can redeem for International Travel, Hotels, Gift Cards and more.
Earn unlimited Free Flights - 2 Points per $1 Spent on Southwest Purchases and 1 Point per $1 Spent on Everything else
Your Bags Fly Free! No Blackout Dates, Points Don't Expire, and Unlimited Reward Seats!
No Change fees - if you need to change your flight, you won't be charged a fee
September 11th Security Fee Applies

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24%(Variable)	$69.00**	Yes**	Excellent*

Marriott Rewards® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first use, redeemable for up to 4 free nights; plus receive 2 free night stay e-certificates upon account approval
No Annual fee for your first year - that's a $45 value*
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 10 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	14.24% (Variable)	First Year Free, $45*	14.24% (Variable)	Excellent*

The Platinum Card® from American Express

25,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend $2,000 during your first three months of Card membership.
Global Travel Benefits: Access over 600 lounges worldwide with Priority Pass(TM) Select, no foreign transaction fees, skip U.S. customs lines with Global Entry.
Enroll and select an airline to receive up to $200 annually in statement credits for incidental fees such as checked bags, in-flight refreshments, and change fees.
Receive a companion ticket for discounted travel when you purchase a qualifying First- or Business-Class international ticket.
24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
FINE HOTELS & RESORTS Program: exclusive upgrades and amenities at over 700 boutique, resort, and luxury hotels worldwide
Get 20% back when you use Pay with Points to book your travel.

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	$450*	N/A*	Excellent*

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express

Starpoints® Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months – enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel
Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines through SPG Flights and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates
2011 SmarterTravel® Award for "Best Travel Rewards Card"

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24%-19.24%*	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65*	15.24%-19.24%*	Excellent*

Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

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Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel – when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening
Check your first bag free–for up to 8 people on your reservation–on every Delta flight
Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent
Priority Boarding and 20% In–Flight Savings
Save 3% to 10% automatically on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz®, OfficeMax®, and more with OPEN Savings®

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
*	*	*	$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95. No annual fee for Additional Cards*	*	*

Capital One® VentureOne℠ Rewards Credit Card

Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel
No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
0% Until May 2013*	until May 2013*	11.9-19.9% (V) *	$0*	11.9-19.9% (V)*	Excellent*

Capital One® Venture℠ Rewards Credit Card

Money Magazine's® "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights"
2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel
Redeem your miles for ANY travel expense

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	13.9-20.9% (V)*	$0 intro for first year; $59 after that*	13.9-20.9% (V)*	Excellent*

Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints® – Receive 10,000 Starpoints after your first purchase, and another 15,000 bonus Starpoints when you spend $5,000 in 6 months – enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel.
Redeem Starpoints at over 1,000 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries, and for flights on more than 350 airlines through SPG Flights. No blackout dates.

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
2.90%*	See Website*	15.24% Variable*	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65*	N/A*	Excellent*

Citi® Dividend Platinum Select® Visa® Card

$100 cash back after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 12 months. After that, the APR will be 12.99%-22.99% variable based on your creditworthiness*
Earn 5% cash back at The Home Depot and on Home Furnishing and Home & Garden purchases from 4/1/12 to 6/30/12 when you enroll.
Each quarter, you can enroll to earn additional cash back in popular categories.
Full 1% cash back on all other purchases and eligible cash advances.

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfers	Credit Needed
0%*	12 months on balance transfers and purchases*	12.99%-22.99%* (Variable)*	$0*	Yes*	Excellent*