Rewards for buying airline tickets - Revision history

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 <li>'''If you have it, the {{Card|UnitedClub|only}} can be your best option for United flights'''. It earns 4x United miles which is more valuable than 3x Ultimate Rewards points and probably the 5x points options. Of course, the United Club Card is very expensive and won't be interesting for most travelers. The less expensive United Quest Card might be an okay option at 3x United miles, if you don't have a card that earns at least 3 transferable points.</li>
-<li>'''Similarly, the Southwest Performance Business Card earns 4x points per dollar''', which is probably better than 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But it doesn't come with the free travel insurance from the best Chase and Amex cards. The other Southwest cards only earn 2x - 3x points, so aren't as valuable.</li>
+<li>'''Similarly, the {{Card|SWAPerformBiz|only}} earns 4x points per dollar''', which is probably better than 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But it doesn't come with the free travel insurance from the best Chase and Amex cards. The other Southwest cards only earn 2x - 3x points, so aren't as valuable.</li>
 <li>'''The {{Card|Alaska|only}} and the {{Card|AviatorSilver|only}} can be better options (for fans of those specific frequent flyer programs)'''. They each earn 3x miles on purchases directly with the corresponding airline. Normally, 3x miles with any specific frequent flyer program isn’t as valuable as 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But if you went out of your way to get these credit cards, chances are that you highly value points in these specific programs. Since points in these three programs can be hard to get via other means, you may prefer to earn their miles on your airline purchases, instead of more flexible credit card points. But if you could use one of the 5x options, it is harder to make the case for using these airline cards, especially because you usually won't be getting additional travel protections.</li>

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	<li>'''If you have it, the {{Card\|UnitedClub\|only}} can be your best option for United flights'''. It earns 4x United miles which is more valuable than 3x Ultimate Rewards points and probably the 5x points options. Of course, the United Club Card is very expensive and won't be interesting for most travelers. The less expensive United Quest Card might be an okay option at 3x United miles, if you don't have a card that earns at least 3 transferable points.</li>		<li>'''If you have it, the {{Card\|UnitedClub\|only}} can be your best option for United flights'''. It earns 4x United miles which is more valuable than 3x Ultimate Rewards points and probably the 5x points options. Of course, the United Club Card is very expensive and won't be interesting for most travelers. The less expensive United Quest Card might be an okay option at 3x United miles, if you don't have a card that earns at least 3 transferable points.</li>
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		+	<li>'''Similarly, the Southwest Performance Business Card earns 4x points per dollar''', which is probably better than 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But it doesn't come with the free travel insurance from the best Chase and Amex cards. The other Southwest cards only earn 2x - 3x points, so aren't as valuable.</li>

	<li>'''The {{Card\|Alaska\|only}} and the {{Card\|AviatorSilver\|only}} can be better options (for fans of those specific frequent flyer programs)'''. They each earn 3x miles on purchases directly with the corresponding airline. Normally, 3x miles with any specific frequent flyer program isn’t as valuable as 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But if you went out of your way to get these credit cards, chances are that you highly value points in these specific programs. Since points in these three programs can be hard to get via other means, you may prefer to earn their miles on your airline purchases, instead of more flexible credit card points. But if you could use one of the 5x options, it is harder to make the case for using these airline cards, especially because you usually won't be getting additional travel protections.</li>		<li>'''The {{Card\|Alaska\|only}} and the {{Card\|AviatorSilver\|only}} can be better options (for fans of those specific frequent flyer programs)'''. They each earn 3x miles on purchases directly with the corresponding airline. Normally, 3x miles with any specific frequent flyer program isn’t as valuable as 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But if you went out of your way to get these credit cards, chances are that you highly value points in these specific programs. Since points in these three programs can be hard to get via other means, you may prefer to earn their miles on your airline purchases, instead of more flexible credit card points. But if you could use one of the 5x options, it is harder to make the case for using these airline cards, especially because you usually won't be getting additional travel protections.</li>

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 The big US frequent flyer programs have special programs for small businesses. With these programs, the small business earns extra rewards on top of whatever the traveler would normally earn. If you have a business you can extra rewards on your employees travel and earn both business rewards and personal rewards on your own trips.  {{Link|Business Rewards}}.
-With many of these programs, you'll need to have a minimum number of employees and annual spend to either qualify in the first place or for your business account to stay active.  But American Airline's [//businessextra.com/ Business Extra] program is open to all businesses and earns extra points on America Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, and Japanese Airlines flights.
+With many of these programs, you'll need to have a minimum number of employees and annual spend to either qualify in the first place or for your business account to stay active.  But until 2023, American Airline's [//businessextra.com/ Business Extra] program is open to all businesses and earns extra points on America Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, and Japanese Airlines flights.
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 <li>'''The {{Card|JetBlue|only}} is your best option for JetBlue flights'''. The JetBlue Plus and Business cards earn 6x JetBlue miles per dollar, which is better for many people (and most likely JetBlue cardholders) than even the 5x points card discussed above.</li>
-<li>'''If you have it, the {{Card|UnitedClub|only}} can be your best option for United flights'''. It earns 4x United miles which is more valuable than 3x Ultimate Rewards points and probably the 5x points cards. Of course, the United Club Card is very expensive and won't be interesting for most travelers. The less expensive United Quest Card might be an okay option at 3x United miles, if you don't have a card that earns at least 3 transferable points.</li>
+<li>'''If you have it, the {{Card|UnitedClub|only}} can be your best option for United flights'''. It earns 4x United miles which is more valuable than 3x Ultimate Rewards points and probably the 5x points options. Of course, the United Club Card is very expensive and won't be interesting for most travelers. The less expensive United Quest Card might be an okay option at 3x United miles, if you don't have a card that earns at least 3 transferable points.</li>
-<li>'''The {{Card|Alaska|only}} and the {{Card|AviatorSilver|only}} can be better options (for fans of those specific frequent flyer programs)'''. They each earn 3x miles on purchases directly with the corresponding airline. Normally, 3x miles with any specific frequent flyer program isn’t as valuable as 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But if you went out of your way to get these credit cards, chances are that you highly value points in these specific programs. Since points in these three programs can be hard to get via other means, you may prefer to earn their miles on your airline purchases, instead of more flexible credit card points. But, if you could use one of the 5x cards, it is harder to make the case for using these airline cards, especially because you usually won't be getting additional travel protections.</li>
+<li>'''The {{Card|Alaska|only}} and the {{Card|AviatorSilver|only}} can be better options (for fans of those specific frequent flyer programs)'''. They each earn 3x miles on purchases directly with the corresponding airline. Normally, 3x miles with any specific frequent flyer program isn’t as valuable as 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But if you went out of your way to get these credit cards, chances are that you highly value points in these specific programs. Since points in these three programs can be hard to get via other means, you may prefer to earn their miles on your airline purchases, instead of more flexible credit card points. But if you could use one of the 5x options, it is harder to make the case for using these airline cards, especially because you usually won't be getting additional travel protections.</li>
 <li>'''The {{Card|SWAPerformBiz|only}}, {{Card|Virgin|only}}, {{Card|Avianca|only}}, {{Card|AirFrance|only}}, and {{Card|BA|only}} also earn 3x miles but are not as good as the best travel rewards credit cards'''. You are better off earning 3-5x Ultimate Reward, Membership Reward, or ThankYou points that you can transfer to these programs, as well as to many others.</li>

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 '''Amex Platinum Card'''. You earn 5x Membership Rewards points, worth {{Value|MR|5}} cents per dollar. With the personal version of the card, you can buy the tickets directly from the airline or via Amex Travel. With the business version of the card, Amex Travel is your only option. You get free trip cancellation and interruption insurance and free trip delay insurance on round trips (even if you buy each flight separately).  These cards are usually your best option for booking airfare, but they have high annual fees and aren’t for everyone.
-{{CardItem|FreedomUnlimited}}
+{{CardItem|sapphirereserve}}
-'''The Chase Freedom Unlimited and Freedom Flex Card'''. Earns 5x Ultimate Reward points, worth {{Value|ur|5}} cents per dollar, when you purchase airfare through the Chase website. While there are some benefits to booking directly with the airline, at least the fares on the Chase website should be the same. This is a great reward rate, neither card has an annual fee, and Ultimate Rewards points are easy to use, but many people may prefer to use a card that provides better free travel insurance benefits.
+'''Chase Cards'''. A variety of Chase cards offer 5x Ultimate Rewards, valued at {{Value|ur|5}} cents per dollar, when you purchase your airfare through the Chase website. The Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, and Ink Preferred all have great travel insurance (with the Sapphire Reserve having slightly better benefits). Unlike the Platinum Card, the travel insurance benefits don't require a round-trip flight. Whichever of these cards you are using to enable Ultimate Rewards partner transfers, you can use to pay for your airline tickets.
-{{CardItem|sapphirereserve}}
+If you book directly with the airline or with another travel site, you'll only earn 3x Ultimate Rewards points, worth {{Value|ur|3}} cents per dollar, with the Sapphire Reserve and Ink Preferred, and only 2x points with the Ink Preferred.
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 <li>'''If you have it, the {{Card|UnitedClub|only}} can be your best option for United flights'''. It earns 4x United miles which is more valuable than 3x Ultimate Rewards points and probably the 5x points cards. Of course, the United Club Card is very expensive and won't be interesting for most travelers.</li>
-<li>'''The {{Card|Alaska|only}}, {{Card|Asiana|only}}, and the {{Card|AviatorSilver|only}} can be better options (for fans of those specific frequent flyer programs)'''. They each earn 3x miles on purchases directly with the corresponding airline. Normally, 3x miles with any specific frequent flyer program isn’t as valuable as 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But if you went out of your way to get these credit cards, chances are that you highly value points in these specific programs. Since points in these three programs can be hard to get via other means, you may prefer to earn their miles on your airline purchases, instead of more flexible credit card points. But, if you could use one of the 5x cards, it is harder to make the case for using these airline cards, especially because you usually won't be getting additional travel protections.</li>
+<li>'''The {{Card|Alaska|only}} and the {{Card|AviatorSilver|only}} can be better options (for fans of those specific frequent flyer programs)'''. They each earn 3x miles on purchases directly with the corresponding airline. Normally, 3x miles with any specific frequent flyer program isn’t as valuable as 3x Ultimate Rewards points. But if you went out of your way to get these credit cards, chances are that you highly value points in these specific programs. Since points in these three programs can be hard to get via other means, you may prefer to earn their miles on your airline purchases, instead of more flexible credit card points. But, if you could use one of the 5x cards, it is harder to make the case for using these airline cards, especially because you usually won't be getting additional travel protections.</li>
 <li>'''The {{Card|SWAPerformBiz|only}}, {{Card|Virgin|only}}, {{Card|Avianca|only}}, {{Card|AirFrance|only}}, and {{Card|BA|only}} also earn 3x miles but are not as good as the best travel rewards credit cards'''. You are better off earning 3-5x Ultimate Reward, Membership Reward, or ThankYou points that you can transfer to these programs, as well as to many others.</li>

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-'''The Amex Gold Card'''. Earns 3x Membership Rewards points, worth {{Value|mr|3}} cents per dollar, on airfare bought directly from the airline. We'd recommend using one of the cards above (if you have one). But if you don't, and you feel you can get good value from the Gold card's bonus reward rates on Restaurants and Supermarkets, this is a good card to use for your airline purchases.
+'''The Amex Gold Card'''. Earns 3x Membership Rewards points, worth {{Value|mr|3}} cents per dollar, on airfare bought directly from the airline. We'd recommend using one of the cards above (if you have one). But if you don't and you feel you can get good value from the Gold card's dining and Uber credits and bonus reward rates on Restaurants and Supermarkets, this is a good card to use for your airline purchases.
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