If you go the Continental/United Airlines Star Alliance route, don't forget
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Visa credit card, listed on the Bank and Other Travel Cards page of the Credit Card section of my website below. Up to 25,000 points transferable to Continental Airlines miles 1:1.
- The various American Express Membership Rewards cards. Some waive the first year annual fee, and give you mega bonus miles. Listed on the Annual Fee Cards page of the Credit Card section of my website below.