Summer is officially here! And it seems like something else: airline credit card season. Several issuers just announced a bunch of limited-time offers for their co-branded cards — the famous Southwest Companion Pass is in play!
We’ve already written about a few but several others popped up since then. It seems like there are always a few card offers here and there. But there are a bunch out there right now.
Delta, United, American, Southwest, and Air Canada all have offers available. And is now the time to get a Southwest card?
So, let’s get caught up to speed!
![A Delta Air Lines 737-900ER, tail number N827DN and dedicated to the carrier's founder, Collett E. Woolman, is seen parked at gate D34 of Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS) in Nevada.](https://eyeoftheflyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Delta-737-900-ER-N827DN-Las-Vegas-AIrport-D34-1024x686.jpg)
Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards
All of the Delta Amex cards except for the Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card feature limited-time offers.
(Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.)
Each of the below cards give members:
- Free first checked bag for the cardholder and up to eight others on the same Delta PNR/reservation
- Zone 5 boarding
- 20% statement credit for select purchases made onboard Delta flights (e.g., food, beverages)
- Takeoff 15 — save 15% on eligible SkyMiles award trip redemptions
Keep in mind that the Delta Amex personal cards are all subject to the family rule. For example, if you’ve had the , you’re not eligible to receive the welcome offers for the or .
If you don’t yet have a Delta Amex, start with the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card then work your way “up” to the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and end with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. The family rule does not apply to the business credit cards.
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Earn 95,000 bonus miles after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on the card within six (6) months of being approved for card membership. (Terms apply.). The offer expires on July 17. Learn here how to apply.
Other key benefits and features:
- Delta Reserve Amex cardmembers may enjoy complimentary access to Delta Sky Clubs and American Express Centurion Lounges when flying Delta marketed and operated flights. (To access Centurion Lounges, your trip must be paid with an eligible American Express card.)
- Receive four (4) guest passes each year to Delta Sky Clubs.
- Up to two guests may be brought in for $50 per person. (Rates and fees; terms apply)
- Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter. Once all 15 Visits have been used, Eligible Card Members may purchase additional Delta Sky Club Visits (including Grab and Go) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person using the Card.
- A “Visit” is an entry to one or more Delta Sky Clubs or usage of the Delta Sky Club “Grab and Go” feature, at one or more airports, for a period of up to 24 hours starting upon the first Delta Sky Club entry or Grab and Go usage, during an Eligible Card Member’s travel on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. A single Visit permits usage of Delta Sky Club(s) in multiple airports during the 24-hour period.
- Cardholders receive $2,500 MQD toward Medallion status each year.
- Holding a Delta Reserve Card serves as a tie-breaker when it comes to complimentary Medallion upgrades, too.
- Earn up to $240 in statement credits each calendar year (up to $20 per calendar month) on eligible Resy purchases
- Earn up to $200 in statement credits each calendar year on eligible Delta Stays purchases made at Delta.com
- Earn up to $10 each calendar month on eligible purchases in the U.S. with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto
- Cardholders receive a Companion Certificate valid for First Class, Premium Select, and Main Cabin flights to select destinations starting the second year of card membership.
- Earn a statement credit up to $100 for your Global Entry application fee every four years or TSA PreCheck application fee every 4.5 years when paying with your Delta Reserve.
- The card earns 3X on eligible purchases made with Delta Air Lines and 1X on all other eligible purchases.
- $650 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees. (Rates and Fees.)
Read more and learn here how to apply for the Delta Amex Reserve Card.
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Earn 85,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on your new card within six (6) months of being approved for card membership. (Terms apply.) The offer expires on July 17. Learn here how to apply.
Other key benefits and features:
- Cardholders receive $2,500 MQD toward Medallion status each year.
- Earn up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year (up to $10 per calendar month) on eligible Resy purchases
- Earn up to $150 in statement credits each calendar year on eligible Delta Stays purchases made at Delta.com
- Earn up to $10 each calendar month on eligible purchases in the U.S. with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto
- Cardholders receive a Companion Certificate valid for eligible Main Cabin flights to select destinations starting the second year of card membership.
- Earn a statement credit up to $100 for your Global Entry application fee every four years or TSA PreCheck application fee every 4.5 years when paying with your Delta Reserve.
- The card earns 3X on eligible purchases made with Delta Air Lines and on purchases made directly with hotels, 2X at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the United States) and at U.S. supermarkets and 1X on all other eligible purchases.
- $350 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees. (Rates and Fees.)
Read more and learn here how to apply for the Delta Amex Platinum Card.
The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Earn 65,000 bonus SkyMiles after you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within six (6) months of being approved for card membership. (Terms apply.) Offer expires on July 17. (Terms apply.) Learn here how to apply.
Other key benefits and features:
- Earn up to $100 in statement credit annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
- Earn a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel after you spend $10,000 in eligible purchases in a year.
- Earn 2X on eligible purchases made with Delta Air Lines, at U.S. Supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.). All other eligible purchases earn 1X.
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150. No foreign transaction fees. (See Rates and Fees)
Read more and learn here how to apply for the Delta Amex Gold Card.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Earn 110,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new card within six (6) months of being approved for membership. This offer expires on July 17, 2024. (Terms apply.) Learn here how to apply.
Other key benefits and features:
- Delta Reserve Business Amex cardmembers may enjoy complimentary access to Delta Sky Clubs and American Express Centurion Lounges when flying Delta marketed and operated flights. (To access Centurion Lounges, your trip must be paid with an eligible American Express card.)
- Receive four (4) guest passes each year to Delta Sky Clubs.
- Up to two guests may be brought in for $50 per person. (Rates and fees; terms apply)
- Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter. Once all 15 Visits have been used, Eligible Card Members may purchase additional Delta Sky Club Visits (including Grab and Go) at a per-visit rate of $50 per person using the Card.
- A “Visit” is an entry to one or more Delta Sky Clubs or usage of the Delta Sky Club “Grab and Go” feature, at one or more airports, for a period of up to 24 hours starting upon the first Delta Sky Club entry or Grab and Go usage, during an Eligible Card Member’s travel on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. A single Visit permits usage of Delta Sky Club(s) in multiple airports during the 24-hour period.
- Cardholders receive $2,500 MQD toward Medallion status each year.
- Serves as a tie-breaker when it comes to complimentary Medallion upgrades.
- Earn up to $240 in statement credits each calendar year (up to $20 per calendar month) on eligible Resy purchases
- Earn up to $250 in statement credits each calendar year on eligible Delta Stays purchases made at Delta.com
- Earn up to $10 each calendar month on eligible purchases in the U.S. with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto
- Cardholders receive a Companion Certificate valid for eligible First Class, Premium Select, and Main Cabin flights to select destinations starting the second year of card membership.
- Earn a statement credit up to $100 for your Global Entry application fee every four years or TSA PreCheck application fee every 4.5 years when paying with your Delta Reserve.
- The card earns 3X on eligible purchases made with Delta Air Lines, 1.5X on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and U.S. office supply store purchases, plus all eligible purchases after you spend $150,000 in purchases on your card in a year. 1X on all other eligible purchases
- $650 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees. (Rates and Fees.)
Read more and learn here how to apply for the Delta Amex Reserve Card.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
Earn 95,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $8,000 in purchases on your new card within six (6) months of being approved for membership. This offer expires on July 17, 2024. (Terms apply.) Learn here how to apply.
Other key benefits and features:
- Cardholders receive $2,500 MQD toward Medallion status each year.
- Earn up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year (up to $10 per calendar month) on eligible Resy purchases
- Earn up to $150 in statement credits each calendar year on eligible Delta Stays purchases made at Delta.com
- Earn up to $10 each calendar month on eligible purchases in the U.S. with Uber, Lyft, Curb, Revel, and Alto
- Cardholders receive a Companion Certificate valid for eligible Main Cabin flights to select destinations starting the second year of card membership.
- Earn a statement credit up to $100 for your Global Entry application fee every four years or TSA PreCheck application fee every 4.5 years when paying with your Delta Reserve.
- The card earns 3X on eligible purchases made with Delta Air Lines and 1.5X on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and single eligible purchases of $5,000 or more (Terms and mile cap apply). 1X on all other eligible purchases.
- $350 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees. (Rates and Fees.)
Read more and learn here how to apply for the Delta Business Amex Platinum Card.
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
Other key benefits and features:
Earn 75,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new card within six (6) months of being approved for membership. This offer expires on July 17, 2024. (Terms apply.) Learn here how to apply.
- Earn up to $150 back annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com each year.
- Earn a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel after you spend $10,000 in eligible purchases in a year.
- Earn 2X on eligible purchases made with Delta Air Lines, at shipping providers, and on advertising purchases in select media. (A cap applies.) Earn 1X on every eligible dollar spent on other purchases
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150. (See Rates and Fees)
Read more and learn here how to apply for the Delta Business Amex Gold Card.
Southwest Airlines: Earn a Companion Pass!
Both the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card, allow new applicants to earn 120,000 bonus points. The points you earn spending your way there can help score you a Southwest Companion Pass — if you meet the ultimate minimum spending requirement within a calendar year.
With the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card, you can earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on eligible purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Then, earn an additional 40,000 points when you spend $15,000 within the first nine (9) months of being approved.
![A Southwest Airlines 737-700 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://eyeoftheflyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Southwest-737-700-Phoenix-Airport-1024x758.jpg)
Meanwhile, you can earn 60,000 bonus points if you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within three (3) months of being approved for the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card. Then, earn an additional 60,000 points when you spend $15,000 within the first nine (9) months of being approved.
Each card earns at least 1X point per dollar spent on eligible purchases. That means you’ll be (again, at least) 15,000 points richer if you reach the $15,000 minimum spending requirement. That’s a total of 135,000 points — which is enough to earn the legendary Southwest Companion Pass!
American Airlines
![Image of American Airlines 'OneWorld' Boeing 777-223(ER) with registration N796AN shown taxiing at the Los Angeles International Airport](https://eyeoftheflyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/american-airlines-777-oneworld-lax-1024x681.jpg)
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
Earn 100,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles after you spend $10,000 in eligible purchases within the first three (3) months of being approved for the card. We don’t yet know when this offer will end.
- Admirals Club access
- You and your immediate family (or up to two traveling guests accompanying you) can visit nearly 100 Admirals Club and partner lounges worldwide.
- Valid when flying a marketed or operated by:
- American Airlines
- any oneworld® carrier
- Alaska Airlines;
- Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible AAdvantage mile earned from eligible purchases
- Earn 10,000 additional Loyalty Points after reaching 50,000 Loyalty Points during a status qualification year. Earn an additional 10,000 Loyalty Points after reaching 90,000 Loyalty Points in the same status qualification year.
- Free first checked bag for you and up to eight others on your reservation (domestic American itineraries only)
- $100 statement credit every five years for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fees.
- “Enhanced Airport Experience”
- Priority check-in
- Priority boarding
- Priority airport screening (where available)
- 10X on eligible hotels booked through aa.com/hotels and eligible car rentals booked through aa.com/cars
- 4X on eligible American Airlines purchases
- 1X on all other eligible purchases
- Earn up to $120 in Lyft credits each year
- After taking 3 eligible rides in a calendar month, you will earn a $10 Lyft credit, for a total of up to $120 Lyft credits annually
- Earn up to $120 on eligible Grubhub purchases each year
- Earn a statement credit of up to $10 per month on eligible Grubhub purchases, for a total of up to $120 every 12 billing statements.
- Earn up to $120 back on eligible Avis or Budget car rentals
- Earn a $1 statement credit per $1 spent on eligible Avis or Budget car rental purchases, up to $120 every calendar year.
- No foreign transaction fees.
- $595 annual fee.
All information about the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® was independently collected by Eye of the Flyer. It was not provided nor reviewed by the card issuer.
Read more about Mastercard products and offers here.
The Aeroplan® Credit Card
If you have your sights set on international travel, consider looking into Air Canada’s Aeroplan program. Why? It has nearly 50 (yes) partners such as Ethiad, Singapore, Lufthansa, and Emirates. We break it down a little more here. It’s also a Capital One Travel and Chase Ultimate Rewards® transfer partner.
The Aeroplan® Credit Card currently offers 70,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership.. (You can learn here how to apply.)
Benefits and features include:
- The primary cardmember and up to eight companions on the same confirmation number enjoy their first checked bag for free. (Bags must be 50 pounds or lighter.)
- Up to $100 in statement every four years as reimbursement for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS application fees.
- Occasional preferred pricing on award flights.
- Earn 500 bonus points for every $2,000 you spend in a calendar month – up to 1,500 points per month.
- Earn 3X with Air Canada directly, for each eligible dollar spent at grocery stores, and on dining at restaurants. 1X on all other eligible purchases
Read more and learn here how to apply for the Aeroplan card.
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United MileagePlus Cards
Each of United’s four personal/consumer cards feature limited-time welcome offers.
Plus, all four cards allow members to earn 25% back in statement credit for United inflight and Club premium drink purchases. Most airline cards do not include statement credits for drink purchases in airline club lounges but the United cards do.
United Club℠ Infinite Card
Earn 90,000 bonus Mileage Plus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership. This offer expires on August 7, 2024. Learn here how to apply.
Benefits and features include:
- Club Access: Access to 45+ United Club lounge locations and participating Star Alliance™ affiliated lounges worldwide. The primary cardholder and up to two adult travel companions (or one adult and any kids under the age of 21) may enter when traveling on United flights.
- Earn up to 10,000 Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) each calendar year
- Earn 25 PQP for every $500 you spend on eligible purchases on the United Club℠ Infinite Card (up to 10,000 PQP during a calendar year). These may be applied toward your Premier status qualification up to the Premier 1K® level.
- First and Second Checked Bags: You and a travel companion can check your first and second bags for free when traveling on United-marketed and operated flights. That’s a potential savings of up to $360 per roundtrip.
- Premier Access® Travel Services: Priority check-in, security screening, boarding, and baggage handling privileges (where available)
- Earn 25% back in statement credit for United inflight and Club premium drink purchases. Most airline cards do not include statement credits for drink purchases in airline club lounges — but the Club Infinite Card does.
- Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit
- Save Money on Select Award Flights!: Save 10% on United Economy Saver Awards on United and United Express flights when traveling within the continental U.S. or between the continental U.S. and Canada.
- Earn 4X Mileage Plus redeemable miles per $1 spent on United® purchases. Earn 2X on travel and on dining. Earn 1X on all other eligible purchases
- $525 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees.
Read more and learn here how to apply for the United Club℠ Infinite Card
United Quest℠ Card
Earn 70,000 bonus Mileage Plus miles and 500 Premier qualifying points after you spend $4,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership. This offer expires on August 7, 2024. Learn here how to apply.
Benefits and features include:
- Earn up to 6,000 Premier qualifying points (25 PQP for every $500 you spend on purchases)
- Priority Boarding
- Checked Bag: You and a travel companion can check your first and second bags for free when traveling on United-marketed and operated flights. That’s a potential savings of up to $360 per roundtrip.
- Earn Up to $125 in United Purchase Credits Each Year: Automatically earn back up to $125 in statement credits each year as reimbursement for United purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.
- Earn Up to 10,000 Bonus Award Miles Each Year: Starting year two of membership, you’ll earn 5,000 bonus miles after taking a United or United Express-operated award flight booked with your Mileage Plus miles. You can take advantage of this benefit up to two times each anniversary year.
- Earn 3X Mileage Plus redeemable miles per $1 spent on United® purchases. Earn 2X on travel (includes airfare, trains, local transit, cruise lines, hotels, car rentals, taxicabs, resorts, ride share services and tolls), on dining (including eligible delivery services), and on select streaming services. Earn 1X on all other eligible purchases.
- $250 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees.
Read more and learn here how to apply for the United Quest℠ Card
United℠ Explorer Card
Earn 60,000 bonus Mileage Plus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership. This offer expires on August 7, 2024. Learn here how to apply.
- Earn 25 PQP for every $500 you spend on purchases (up to 1,000 PQP in a calendar year)
- United Club Access: Receive two one-time United Club passes each year for your anniversary. That alone is potentially worth more than the card’s $100 annual fee.
- Checked Bag: You and a travel companion can check your first bags for free when traveling on United-marketed and operated flights.
- Priority Boarding
- Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit
- Earn 2X Mileage Plus redeemable miles per $1 spent on United® purchases. Earn 2X on dining (including eligible delivery services), and on hotel stays booked with hotels. Earn 1X on all other eligible purchases
- $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95. No foreign transaction fees.
Read more and learn here how to apply for the United℠ Explorer Card
United Gateway℠ Card
Earn 30,000 bonus Mileage Plus mileage after you spend $1,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Learn here how to apply.
This card’s only real benefit is the 25% statement credit. However, there’s no annual fee (and no foreign transaction fees).
- Earn 2X Mileage Plus redeemable miles per $1 spent on United® purchases, at gas stations, and on local transit and commuting. Earn 1X on all other eligible purchases
Read more and learn here how to apply for the United Gateway℠ Card
Final Approach
I honestly can’t remember a time when there have been so many airline credit card welcome offers available. If you’re in the market for one, I hope this post helps!
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