The following credit cards offer air mileage and may offer other incentives. Read the small print to understand the deal - exclusions, restrictions (such as blackout dates) limitations and any bonuses - bonus miles given when card application is approved, the miles given by certain hotels, car rental companies and other businesses. When selecting a card suitable for you consider the value of the rebate to you personally. Choose a credit card useable with an airline where you already earn miles. Compare overall costs with other non-rebate cards available

Many airlines provide free e-mail updates of last minute airfares which are only available through their Website and not the Reservation Centers. For example Delta Air offers their Webfares program in which you must book the flight with your Visa card via the Website. There are usually many restrictions attached when purchasing tickets in this manner. For example many tickets are non-refundable and they must be used within three days of purchase.

Another promotional strategy is to turn your long distance minutes into frequent flyer miles. The time you spend on the phone can add up to time you spend in the air. Four of the nation's best airlines have teamed up with Sprint to bring you Frequent Flyer Miles: Alaska Air, America West Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways. For example if you choose Sprint you can earn up to 8,000 bonus miles from Alaska Air or 10,000 bonus miles from Virgin Atlantic Airways.