So, I'm new to this forum. i tried looking through various forums and threads for "stickies" or "read this before you ask stupid questions" threads.

Anyway, I was hoping all you experts out there could help me find a solution to my issue.

Background:
I've been using no-rewards credit cards for years. My CC bill(s) are on average $1,000 a month.
I'm not currently enrolled in any frequent flyer programs, but in the past 5 years, I've travelled from Los Angeles(my home base) to South Africa, twice, and to India also twice. I've travelled on, Delta, Air France, South African airways, Jet Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Malaysian Air.

Objective:
1) Find a credit card that will give maximum or reasonable mileage points for my $1k/month everyday spending.
2) Receive some sort of credit or to receive mileage points for previous travel miles.

What is the best solution? I'd like to get a credit card ASAP.

I don't really understand all the jargon(acronyms) that are used here. I don't even know what 25k miles points on Amex, Citi, etc earn you in real terms. I doubt 10k points earn you a flight that's of 10k distance?

Thanks! Much appreciated