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best student credit cards > Airline Credit Cards

Airline Credit Cards

The following travel credit cards offer airline or hotel rewards. You can earn frequent flyer miles or rewards points when you travel or when you spend. The frequent flyer miles or rewards points can be redeemed for airline discounts or free nights at participating hotels. If you are a frequent flyer or travel a lot, an airline or travel credit card could help save you money.

American Express® Gold Card

Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards ® bonus points when you spend $500 in your first 3 months of Card membership- redeemable for select gift cards valued at $100!
Turn your everyday purchases into Membership Rewards points, and then redeem them for an amazing collection of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards.
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Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	$125 annual fee	Excellent Credit*

Miles by Discover® Card

12,000 Bonus Miles - 1,000 Bonus Miles each month you make a purchase for your first year
Double Miles on your first $3,000 in travel and restaurant purchases each year
Double Miles through our exclusive online shopping site
One Mile for every dollar on all other purchases
Flexible redemption options for travel, gift cards, or cash
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers, then the Regular APR

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Credit Needed
0%*	6 months on purchases & balance transfers*	10.99% - 16.99%*	$0*	Excellent Credit*

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card

Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints® — enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel.
No annual fee for the first year and $45 thereafter
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Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Credit Needed
2.90% on Purchases and Balance Transfers	for 6 months	15.24%*	No annual fee for the first year - $45 thereafter	Excellent Credit*

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