Should I get an airline credit card as my first credit card?

The bad news is that a travel credit card might not be a smart move if you've never had a credit card before. Regardless, there are some other steps you can take to start building your credit and your cache of points toward almost-free flights and hotel stays.



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The main negative aspect of airline credit cards is the lack of redemption options. Since you'll only earn a single frequent flyer currency, you can only redeem miles with that specific airline and its partners.

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The Best Airline Credit Cards
  • JetBlue Plus Card: Best For JetBlue Benefits.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card: Best Mid-Priced Delta Card.
  • Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card: Best for Southwest Airlines Benefits.
  • Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®: Best For American Airlines.


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Pay as you go (paying only for the journeys you make) is the easiest way to pay for travel in London. You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card.

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Like most other airline rewards cards, you have good approval odds with a credit score in the mid to upper-600s. Cardholders earn unlimited: 3x points on Southwest® purchases. 2x points on local transit and commuting, including rideshares.

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Having a diverse group of credit cards lets you earn different types of rewards with a wider variety of purchases. If carrying multiple airline credit cards means giving up on cards with non-travel benefits, you might want to stick with the one airline credit card.

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