Originally Posted by
Ocn Vw 1K
standard, I think it depends on the routes you fly. If domestic U.S. or short-haul routes, it may make sense to either go with the best schedule, price, or, you can get some status benefits just by getting the airline's co-branded credit card.
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Good advice though the airline's co-branded credit card gives you miles, when cash back might be better.
What the current situation does is breed non-loyalty. In the end, I will have a pecking order of airlines that I prefer, but a better schedule or lower fare will triumph unless the difference is only an hour or $10 more in fare.
My travel and use of rental cars and hotels is often enough that I can easily keep about 5 airline accounts active (UA/AA/DL/AS/WN)