TheReverend5 t1_iugn6ky wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:21 AM

Reply to comment by Turk-February in LPT Request: I've come to absolutely loath flying on airplanes, and my new job has me flying a lot. Any tips to make the experience more bearable? by [deleted]

>Pick and airline and be loyal to it, get their cobranded card and put your travel expenses on it, you’ll have status faster than you think.

This is generally not as good as getting a legitimate multi-purpose travel card (e.g. a Chase Sapphire Reserve), since Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards points are much more flexible for premium redemptions.

The rest of your advice is spot on though.

paychul t1_iugnvui wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:28 AM

It's not about redeeming points; it's about earning status. Upgrades on seats and rooms. Priority check in. All of that makes traveling easier. As far as I know the Chase card doesn't earn you status anywhere.

TheReverend5 t1_iuhkiqn wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:58 AM

AmEx Plat gives you both Hilton and Marriott status. But yes, the cobranded hotel cards also give status with fewer benefits.

Which cobranded Airline cards give status?