Card programs relevant for me?
Jan 13, 2026 | 4:11 pm
#1
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Card programs relevant for me?
800 credit score, have one card with capital one. I want to book 2 seats for southwest or United. The seats are 700$ each. Are there any cards that would be helpful with sign up bonuses and such? I dont want the same airlines often so future points wouldnt be very useful for me, I would need something that applies to the flights I want to book now or cash back.
Jan 13, 2026 | 8:54 pm
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800 credit score, have one card with capital one. I want to book 2 seats for southwest or United. The seats are 700$ each. Are there any cards that would be helpful with sign up bonuses and such? I dont want the same airlines often so future points wouldnt be very useful for me, I would need something that applies to the flights I want to book now or cash back.
Jan 13, 2026 | 9:36 pm
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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800 credit score, have one card with capital one. I want to book 2 seats for southwest or United. The seats are 700$ each. Are there any cards that would be helpful with sign up bonuses and such? I dont want the same airlines often so future points wouldnt be very useful for me, I would need something that applies to the flights I want to book now or cash back.
One card won't give you enough point/miles for 2 $700 flights but you could probably get one covered. Do you have a SO who could also apply for a card? Look at business cards too. Do you have a little gig income?
Jan 14, 2026 | 1:02 pm
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