Credit Cards

  • Wizz Air Launches its Co-Branded Credit Card

    Wizz Air Launches its Co-Branded Credit Card

    Wizz Air becomes on of Europe’s few low-cost carriers to offer travelers a co-branded credit card. The airline is partnering with Erste Bank to offer a new credit card which will be available only in Hungary. To me it looks much like a test run in a smaller market before possibly venturing off towards larger…

  • What Are My Credit Card Options to Build up British Airways Avios in the UK?

    What Are My Credit Card Options to Build up British Airways Avios in the UK?

    British Airways Club offers opportunities to build up Avios miles even with everyday expenses. There are both annual fee-free and more premium card options. They come with different welcome bonus punts and thresholds to unlock them. Main no-annual fee cards are: -Barclaycard Avios (5,000 Avios welcome bonus) -BA American Express Credit Card (5,000 Avios welcome bonus) While the…

  • Hilton Honors and the American Express Increase Signup Bonuses on Co-Branded Cards

    Hilton Honors and the American Express Increase Signup Bonuses on Co-Branded Cards

    American Express and Hilton Honours put their co-branded credit cards on sale with enhanced sign-up bonuses until July 2026.

  • American Airlines Credit Cards 2026: The Citi Takeover & What It Means for You

    American Airlines Credit Cards 2026: The Citi Takeover & What It Means for You

    The era of choice is over. As Citi becomes the exclusive issuer of American Airlines cards in 2026, we break down the migration timeline for Barclays users and analyze the new ‘Survivor Portfolio’ left standing.

  • American Airlines and Citi Launch the AAdvantage® Globe Mastercard – A New Mid-Tier Credit Card

    American Airlines and Citi Launch the AAdvantage® Globe Mastercard – A New Mid-Tier Credit Card

    It was only a matter of time for Citi and American Airlines would release a new additional credit card to add to the current offering. A fourth Citi and American Airlines co-branded credit card which at a mid tier level, as Barclays prepares to exit the AAdvantage game in 2026, therefore pulling out one option…

  • How American Express Cards Differ Between Italy and the U.S.

    How American Express Cards Differ Between Italy and the U.S.

    The credit card sector for earning points or air miles in Italy is not among the most developed in the world. In Italy, we are more accustomed to collecting points at supermarkets or retail stores. Rarely, however, do we think of earning points with a credit card or collecting air miles to redeem for benefits…

  • JetBlue Presents Its First Ever Premium Credit Card – Teaming Up With Barclays

    JetBlue Presents Its First Ever Premium Credit Card – Teaming Up With Barclays

    Credit card deals are one of the most lucrative sources of income for an airline, possibly second only to the carrier’s frequent flyer program. Credit card issuers are constantly on the lookout for deals of this sort as in one easy swoop they gain access to a client base willing and incentivized to spend and…

  • American Airlines AAdvantage Seals 10 Year Exclusive Deal With Citi

    American Airlines AAdvantage Seals 10 Year Exclusive Deal With Citi

    One aspect that is a clear feature of credit card deals for all major US airlines is that they hold some sort of exclusive deal a bank or issuer. That is all except American Airlines, or at least until now as this unique situation is about to change. Here’s how and when. American Airlines Seals…

  • Which Airports have American Express Centurion Lounges?

    Which Airports have American Express Centurion Lounges?

    Airport lounge access changes massively the airport experience for any traveller. Having to wait in a crowded airport waiting area or gate area isn’t the most relaxing experience. However, change the setting to a private relaxing area, with less people, complimentary food and drink and somewhere to work and that travel stress is a distant…

  • British Airways Tier Points Can Be Earned With AMEX Branded Card

    British Airways Tier Points Can Be Earned With AMEX Branded Card

    Collecting frequent flyer points with a credit card is nothing new in any way. It has been happening for ages. However, while in the US it is quite normal to also accrue status miles with credit card spend, it isn’t all that common with many European airlines. Therefore it’s quite a surprise when airlines in…

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Credit Cards

Using Credit Cards in Aviation and Air Travel

Over the years credit cards have become one of the most important and used tools by frequent flyers to build up airline miles. Many credit cards either branded or not with airlines allow to build up frequent flyers miles with your every day expenses.

Many credit cards also offer sign up bonuses that can help boost airline mile collection. These topics are exactly what I’ll be talking about in the posts and articles you will find in this page.

I’ll keep you up to date with the most relevant and important news regarding credit cards and how they can help boost collecting frequent flyer miles with your day to day expenses.