Tips · 7 min read
Travel Rewards 101 for Texas Flyers
The first credit card to get, and the one to get second.
By Editorial Team
Start with a transferable-points card (Chase Sapphire Preferred or Amex Gold). Flexibility beats airline lock-in.
Add an airline card only if you fly one carrier 6+ times per year.
Always pay statement balances in full. Interest wipes out any reward.
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