Frequent Flyer Credit Cards By FederatedCreditCards.Com Copyright © 2008

Have you been dreaming of a relaxing vacation or an adventure in an exotic land? Well, frequent flyer credit cards are a great way to accumulate extra miles with your airline and earn free trips even faster. When you use the card to make a purchase you earn frequent flyer miles which are accredited to your account.

Some Benefits

-Earn Frequent Flyer Miles faster with a credit card, than with any other method.
-Attractive introductory offers that usually deliver great bonuses along with the convenience of actually having a   Frequent Flyer Credit Card.
-Bonus Miles, or Bonus Points and other special offer, often qualifying the cardholder for a free round trip.
-Each time you make a purchase, you'll be earning miles on your credit card, --sometimes only air travel   purchases count, so its best to read the fine print and compare card offers before your final decision.

Things to Consider:

Expiration
One of the most important questions to ask is if your miles actually expire. In most cases frequent flyer miles last for years, but in some cases the expiration date can sneak up on you. Plan to use those mile before they expire.

Earnings Limits
Are there limits on how many miles you are allowed to earn annually. More often than not the number is set high enough that it would be nothing short of amazing if one could earn that number of miles in a year; but some people do manage to get there, so it's best to ask. Also, if the number is substantially lower than you'd like, you'll be glad you checked.

Sign-Up Bonuses
Many companies offer sign-up bonuses with their Frequent Flyer Credit Card offers. It's important to compare offers. A good bonus can bring you closer to earning a free trip. However, don't let a bonus influence you to take less than desirable terms on interest rate or fees.

Restrictions For Use
Restrictions for use, basically a euphemism for whether or not you can use your frequent flyer miles for the flights and routes you want. For example, if you plan to use your miles to fly to a popular vacation spot - is that particular route allowed by your agreement. In some cases credit card companies may restrict your frequent flyer miles to routes that are less popular. Obviously this is an important point to understand before signing up.

Mile Accumulation
Just how many miles can you earn from purchases with your credit card? This is an important point to understand. Most cards award 1 mile per dollar spent but some cards may offer more. If you are considering a credit card that offers more than 1 mile per dollar spent it's important to understand if the additional miles are only for an introductory period.

Carrier Restrictions
Again, does the airline itself restrict routes you can that can be flown with frequent flyer miles? Can the miles be used with partner companies or to get other kinds of perks? Do understand carrier restrictions to avoid disappointment.