Q: What that airlines can fly you when you redeem reward credit card points or travel miles?
A: This depends on the credit card travel rewards, some cards specific to a certain airline while others allow users to book flights on the range of airlines. For example, with the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Card More Chase points you earn can be redeemed against Southwest Airline flights. But if you like flying Southwest, the high value of points you earn is hard to beat and means more for your money.
However, many travel reward cards allow users to redeem their points for travel on select airlines. This is particularly true for cards that are not associated with an airline, like miles Escape by Discover Card that can be used to book a flight on an airline. All you have to do is pay with your card Escape when you book your flight and redeem travel credit when transaction posts to your account.
If you are more interested in a branded airline credit card, points MileagePlus® United Explorer Card can be used for United, Continental or more partner airline flights. If you are curious about how the different loyalty programs measured against each other and that each of the points you earn are actually worth, take a look at our program analysis of travel rewards.