Best Credit Cards — Airline
Under 5/24
Current Offer
75,000 Bonus Points
after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Annual Fee
$99 $0 for your first year, then $99.
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
A solid option to earn some more United miles for United or Star Alliance flights.
Under 5/24
Current Offer
up to 100,000 Avios Points
after $5,000 spent on purchases in the first 3 months
Annual Fee
$95
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Earn an additional 25,000 Avios after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months.
Under 5/24
Current Offer
up to100,000 Avios Points
after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
Annual Fee
$95
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Earn an additional 25,000 Avios after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months.
Under 5/24
Current Offer
up to 100,000 Avios Points
after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
Annual Fee
$95
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Earn an additional 25,000 Avios after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months.
Under 5/24
Current Offer
up to 100,000 Aeroplan Points
Earn 60,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months your account is open, plus 40,000 points after you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months your account is open.
Annual Fee
$95
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
An easy way to earn points for award tickets on Star Alliance carriers, Etihad, and more. 3x at grocery stores is a great bonus category.
Under 5/24
Current Offer
50,000 United Miles
Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Annual Fee
$95 $0 for your first year, then $95.
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
The Explorer Card lost a bit of its luster with the launch of the Quest Card. However, with a good welcome bonus, the lower annual fee and free checked bag perk might be enough for some folks.
Under 5/24
Current Offer
60,000 United Miles
Earn 60,000 bonus miles and 500 Premier qualifying points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Note: These card details have been collected independently by STTP and have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Annual Fee
$250
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
The United Quest Card is probably the co-branded United card overall with a nice bonus plus ways for United flyers to offset the annual fee.
Under 5/24
Current Offer
80,000 United Miles
after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open
Annual Fee
$525
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
The best perk is the United Club membership. When flying United or Star Alliance carriers, this provides access to United Clubs (plus children or two guests) and many Star Alliance business class lounges (plus one guest on your flight).
Over 5/24
Current Offer
70,000 Alaska Miles
Get a $100 statement credit, 70,000 Bonus Miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ from $122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. Note: These card details have been collected independently by STTP and have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Annual Fee
$95
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
Alaska miles are great for business and first class flights to Asia. Currently, this is your best option for earning Alaska miles.
Over 5/24
Current Offer
70,000 Alaska Miles
plus Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ from $121 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $22) with this offer. To qualify, make $2,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
Annual Fee
$75
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
Alaska miles are great for business and first class flights to Asia. Currently, this is your best option for earning Alaska miles.
Over 5/24
Current Offer
65,000 AAdvantage Miles
after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.
Annual Fee
$99 $0 for your first year, then $99.
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
This card offers a great welcome bonus that can help you book some fun business (and first) class flights. You also get a free checked bag on domestic American flights.
Over 5/24
Current Offer
70,000 AAdvantage Miles
Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 90 days, and earn 10,000 bonus miles after a purchase is made on an employee card
Note: These card details have been collected independently by STTP and have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Annual Fee
$95
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
A solid business card if you want to earn some American miles. You’ll receive a 5% bonus on the AA miles earned via this card after your account anniversary.
Over 5/24
Current Offer
60,000 AAdvantage® Miles
after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
Note: These card details have been collected independently by STTP and have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Annual Fee
$99 $0 for your first year, then $99.
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
If you need a big chunk of American miles and would like a free checked bag on your domestic American flights, look no further.
Over 5/24
Current Offer
50,000 AAdvantage® Miles
after your first purchase and payment of the $99 annual fee. Note: These card details have been collected independently by STTP and have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Annual Fee
$99
Terms apply.
Why We Like It
Quite possibly the easiest welcome bonus to earn as you’ll need to make just one purchase. It doesn’t hurt that the miles you’ll earn are valuable American miles.
