If you are willing/considering postponing, then consider AA's reduced mileage for off peak awards. Chart here http://www.aa.com/i18n/disclaimers/f...ward-chart.jsp

Go to the CC forum and look at 50k AA card. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cred...-first-99.html

Before applying for anything, do yourself a favor and make a plan for what you want to apply for based on what you need. There is an amazing amount of people who fail at this step.