Airline Status Credit Cards

	Airport Lounge Access Credit Card No one likes waiting for their flight to board. Uncomfortable chairs, crowded terminals, overpriced dining options, dying phone with no outlet for charging... you get the point.

At American Express' Secure Site Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Earn 35,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. Enjoy your first checked bag free and Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. New! Get ready for your next trip - spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year and receive a $100 Delta Flight Credit to get you there sooner. Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases. Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets. Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $99. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: Enjoy your first checked bag free and Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets. Our Review: There are many credit cards that earn Delta miles to choose from, so how do you decide if the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is right for you? Read this review before you apply... Read full review Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.74% - 24.74% Variable $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $99

At American Express' Secure Site The Platinum Card® from American Express Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases in your first 3 months. Enjoy Uber VIP status and free rides in the U.S. up to $15 each month, plus a bonus $20 in December. That can be up to $200 in annual Uber savings. 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel. 5X Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com. Enjoy access to the Global Lounge Collection, the only credit card airport lounge access program that includes proprietary lounge locations around the world. Receive complimentary benefits with an average total value of $550 with Fine Hotels & Resorts. Learn More. $200 Airline Fee Credit, up to $200 per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one qualifying airline. Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue on your Platinum Card®. Enrollment required. $550 annual fee. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: $200 Airline Fee Credit, up to $200 per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one qualifying airline. Access to 5 airport lounge networks including The Centurion® lounge network, The International American Express lounges, Delta Sky Club® lounges, Priority Pass(TM) Select, and Airspace Lounge. Enrollment required for Priority Pass Select. Our Review: Is the Platinum Card® from American Express worth it? Read this in-depth review to help you decide... Read full review Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A N/A $550

At American Express' Secure Site American Express® Gold Card Earn 35,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 3 months. Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points when you dine at restaurants worldwide. Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X). Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com. Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub, Seamless, The Cheesecake Factory, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Boxed, and participating Shake Shack locations. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required. $100 Airline Fee Credit: up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees at one selected qualifying airline. Choose to carry a balance with interest on eligible charges of $100 or more. No Foreign Transaction Fees. Annual Fee is $250. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: $100 Airline Fee Credit: up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees at one selected qualifying airline. Our Review: If you spend a lot, the American Express® Gold Card may be worth considering. Read on for the pros and cons of the AMEX Gold Card... Read full review Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A See Rates & Fees $250

At Issuer's Secure Site Mastercard® Black Card™ Patented black PVD metal card—weighing 22 grams. 2% value for airfare redemptions with no blackout dates or seat restrictions. 1.5% value for cash back redemptions. 24/7 Luxury Card Concierge®—available by phone, email and live mobile chat. Exclusive Luxury Card Travel® benefits (e.g., amenities, room upgrades and complimentary food and beverages). Up to $100 annual airline credit and $100 Global Entry and TSA Pre-Check application fee credit. Cell Phone Protection, Lyft credits, Postmates discounts, Fandango perks and more. Annual fee: $495 ($195 for each Authorized User). Airline Status: Up to $100 annual airline credit and $100 Global Entry and TSA Pre-Check application fee credit. Our Review: Does Mastercard® Black Card™ provide enough benefits to justify the steep annual fee? Read our in-depth review and find out the requirements to qualify... Read full review Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A 0% introductory APR for the first fifteen billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening. 14.99% (Variable) $495 ($195 for each Authorized User)

At Chase's Secure Site Chase Sapphire Reserve® Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards® $300 Annual Travel Credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year 3X points on travel immediately after earning your $300 travel credit. 3X points on dining at restaurants & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases. $0 foreign transaction fees. Get 50% more value when you redeem your points for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 50,000 points are worth $750 toward travel 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs Access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide after an easy, one-time enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select Up to $100 application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓® One Year Complimentary Lyft Pink ($199 minimum value). Complimentary DashPass subscription from DoorDash after activating by 12/31/21. Airline Status: $300 Annual Travel Credit (as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card). Complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership for access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide. Enrollment required for Priority Pass Select Our Review: With excellent rewards and premium travel benefits, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is meant for frequent travelers. Read on to decide if the $550 annual fee is worth it for you... Read full review Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 16.99% - 23.99% Variable $550

At American Express' Secure Site Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Earn 40,000 bonus miles and 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. Plus, earn a $100 statement credit after you make a Delta purchase with your new Card within your first 3 months. New! With Status Boost™, earn 10,000 MQMs after you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to two times per year, getting you closer to Medallion Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion Status and are different than miles you earn toward flights. NEW! Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓®. Enjoy your first checked bag free and Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. New! Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels. New! Earn 2X Miles at restaurants and at U.S. supermarkets. Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases. Enjoy an exclusive rate of $39 per person per visit to enter the Delta Sky Club® for you and up to two guests when traveling on a Delta flight. Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets. No Foreign Transaction Fees. $250 annual fee. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: Enjoy your first checked bag free and Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.74% - 24.74% Variable $250

At American Express' Secure Site American Express® Green Card Earn 30,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $2,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on all eligible travel, from subway swipes and window seats to hotel stays and city tours. Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points at restaurants worldwide. Receive up to $100 per year in statement credits when you use the American Express® Green Card to pay for your CLEAR® membership at select airports and stadiums across the U.S. and Permissible Biometric Scanning Technology terms: eye scanning, irises scanning and fingerprints scanning. Use the American Express® Green Card to purchase lounge access through LoungeBuddy to any of the lounges in the LoungeBuddy network - no memberships, elite statuses, or first class tickets required. Earn up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year on your LoungeBuddy purchases. No Foreign Transaction Fees. $150 Annual Fee. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: Receive up to $100 per year in statement credits when you use the American Express® Green Card to pay for your CLEAR® membership at select airports and stadiums across the U.S. and Permissible Biometric Scanning Technology terms: eye scanning, irises scanning and fingerprints scanning. Use the American Express® Green Card to purchase lounge access through LoungeBuddy to any of the lounges in the LoungeBuddy network - no memberships, elite statuses, or first class tickets required. Earn up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year on your LoungeBuddy purchases. Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A See Rates & Fees $150

At American Express' Secure Site Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Earn 40,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. New! With Status Boost™, earn 15,000 MQMs after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to four times per year getting you closer to Medallion Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion Status and are different than miles you earn toward flights. New! Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓®. Enjoy your first checked bag free and Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. New! Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases. Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases. Complimentary access into the Delta SkyClubs® for you when travelling on a Delta flight. New! Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card. Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets. No Foreign Transaction Fees. $550 annual fee. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: Complimentary access into the Delta SkyClubs® for you when travelling on a Delta flight. New! Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card. Enjoy your first checked bag free and Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.74% - 24.74% Variable $550

At American Express' Secure Site Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card Earn 125,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card after you use your new Card to make $2,000 in eligible purchases within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Earn a Weekend Night Reward from Hilton Honors after you spend $15,000 on purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Earn 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio. Earn 6X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases on your Card at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations. Earn 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card. Spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year. $95 annual fee. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: Complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership for access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide. Enrollment required for Priority Pass Select. 10 complimentary lounge visits every year once enrolled. Subsequent visits are subject to a fee of $27 per person per visit. Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.74% - 24.74% Variable $95

At American Express' Secure Site Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Earn 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $500 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months. No Annual Fee. New! Earn 2X Miles per dollar at restaurants, now worldwide. Earn 2X Miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases. Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases. New! No Foreign Transaction Fees. Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets. Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees Airline Status: Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets. Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.74% - 24.74% Variable $0

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.99% - 22.99% Variable $99

Citi Prestige® Card Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 16.99% - 23.99%* (Variable) $495

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.74% - 24.74% Variable $450

Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard® Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.99% - 24.99%* (Variable) $450

Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard® Our Review: If you are a frequent traveler and enjoy flying with American Airlines, the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select MasterCard can save you money on airfare... Read full review Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.99% - 24.99%* (Variable) $99, waived for first 12 months*

Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card Intro APR for Purchases Intro APR for Balance Transfer Regular APR Annual Fee N/A N/A 15.99% - 22.99% Variable $69

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