Flyer Miles credit cards are another type of reward card that will issue points for each purchase made with the card. The points can be redeemed for airline tickets or upgrades. Some cards offer instant rewards just for having your application approved.

Blue Sky from American Express® 7,500 bonus points when you spend $1,000 within 3 months - redeemable for a $100 statement credit. No annual fee. Travel rewards with no blackout dates or travel restrictions. Redeem with any airline, any car rental, any hotel - anytime. Pay your bill all at once, or over time. It's up to you. Blue Savings Program®: big deals on big brands, all the time. Get a decision in as little as 60 seconds.   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent 0.00* 12 Mo. on purchases* 17.24-22.24% (Variable)* $0.00* Yes	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   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent n/a* n/a* 15.24% (Variable)* $0.00 1 year, then $95.00* Yes
Escape by Discover® Card Earn up to $250 in travel rewards--1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first 25 months Double Miles on every $1 you spend 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 16.99%* No restrictions on travel--fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates Flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash Travel Insurance benefits, including primary car rental, lost or damaged luggage, travel delay, and trip cancellation when you book with your Escape by Discover card Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report) *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Very Good 0.00* 6 Mo. on purchases* 10.99-16.99% (Variable)* $60.00* Yes	Delta Airlines - Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95 Check your first bag Free - for up to 9 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   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent n/a* n/a* 15.24-19.24% (Variable)* $0.00 1 year, then $95.00* Yes
Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® Visa Signature® Card Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of cardmembership* Your first eligible checked bag is free* Priority Boarding* and 25% savings on eligible in-flight purchases* Earn a $100 American Airlines Flight Discount every cardmembership year with qualifying purchases and cardmembership renewal* Double AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases* Earn 10% of your redeemed AAdvantage® miles back - up to 10,000 AAdvantage® miles each calendar year* No mileage cap* and your miles may never expire*   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Very Good n/a* n/a* 15.24% (Variable)* $0.00 1 year, then $95.00* No	American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card Membership Rewards® bonus: 25K points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $250, when you spend $2,000 in your first three months of Card membership Membership Rewards® points multiply fast! Earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, 1X points on everything else Exclusive access to Gold Card Destinations and events - Enjoy special travel packages and amenities at hotels worldwide, as well as select concerts, shows, sporting events, and more. Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $175 Get a decision in as little as 60 seconds.   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent n/a* n/a* n/a* $0.00 1 year, then $175.00* No
PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card No annual fee 5x points on airfare purchases and 1x points on all other purchases 20,000 bonus points upon spending $650 in the first 3 months Complimentary concierge service Exceptional travel offers and discounts VIP airport lounge access with $15,000 in annual spend You must be a Pentagon Federal Credit Union member to apply. Not a member? It's easy to join.   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Very Good n/a* n/a* 13.24% (Fixed)* $0.00* Yes	Chase SapphireSM 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 No annual fee!   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent n/a* n/a* 15.24% (Variable)* $0.00* No
Visa® Black Card Limited membership 24-hour concierge service at your disposal Unlimited VIP airport lounge visits Exclusive rewards program; 1% cash back or airfare on any airline - no blackouts or restrictions Luxury gifts Accepted globally; zero liability protection against unauthorized purchases Made with carbon, not just another piece of plastic   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent n/a* n/a* 14.99% (Variable)* $495.00* Yes	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   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent n/a* n/a* 15.24% (Variable)* $69.00* Yes
British Airways Visa Signature Card® You will get 50,000 bonus Avios after your first purchase 25,000 bonus Avios after you make $10,000 in purchases within the first year of account opening Plus an additional 25,000 bonus Avios after you make an additional $10,000 in purchases also within the first year of account opening That's enough Avios for one roundtrip business class reward ticket New: Smart Chip Technology allows you to use your card for chip based purchases in Europe & beyond, while still giving you the ability to use your card as you do today at home. Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel abroad In addition to the bonus, you will also get 2.5 Avios for every $1 spent on British Airways purchases and 1.25 Avios for every $1 spent on all other purchases Every calendar year you make $30,000 in purchases on your British Airways Visa card, you'll earn a Travel Together Ticket good for two years   Credit Level Intro APR% Intro Period Normal APR% Annual Fee Balance Transfer Excellent n/a* n/a* 15.24% (Variable)* $95.00* Yes