Hello,

I apologize if this is in the wrong thread.

I just moved to the Denver CO area. My in-laws live in St Louis MO, and my parents and family live in Springfield IL. I am trying to decide which airline credit card to pick up and which FF program to start using. I am deciding between United and Southwest. I have heard Southwest points are easier to redeem than United but United flies into my hometown of Springfield IL. If I chose Southwest my parents would have to drive 90 min each way to pick me up and drop me off at the airport in STL because SW doesn't fly into Springfield IL. I am a cyclist and I(very rarely but sometimes) take my bike with me when I travel and SW is $75 one way and United is $150 each way. Any non biased information helping me make my decision is appreciated.

Thanks