If you fly America West it would be very smart to apply for a Bank of America US Airways Signature Card now before the merger.
1. Low level Elite status get upgrades and other benifits
2. Bonus miles of 15,000 + another 10000 if you spend exceeds 25k
3. two $99.00 companion cert
None of the above benifits are available with any of the America West Credit cards.
http://www.bankofamerica.com/creditc...00599463928389