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American Airlines Credit Card
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:39 pm
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Hey y’all figured I’d give it a try on here I’m a younger guy just now trying to get into the points game on credit cards, I have a few credit cards that I’ve used through the last few years to build credit during my college years. I’m looking to get into the American Airlines Globe card to use for the points and travel benefits. Anyone use this card and can tell me some more details?? Thanks in advance
Hey y’all figured I’d give it a try on here I’m a younger guy just now trying to get into the points game on credit cards, I have a few credit cards that I’ve used through the last few years to build credit during my college years. I’m looking to get into the American Airlines Globe card to use for the points and travel benefits. Anyone use this card and can tell me some more details?? Thanks in advance
This post was edited on 8/17/26 at 8:45 pm
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Posted on 8/17/26 at 9:00 pm to T_don
If you want to use the award miles, they have impossible flights and you have to fly multiple multiple segments. I had it for 20 years (from 1990 to 2010) and finally gave up. We use to fly out of Waco and Dallas/Ft Worth, but it wasn't worth the effort.
Noiw, I fly on Southwest Airlines out of Dallas Love Field and the flight times are easier, the credit card miles are fair and the flight segments are easy. Just my two cents and I am sure others may disagree.
Also, I was on pace to be lifetime American Platinum and when I got 1,700,000 miles, they can cancelled the program and said you could only qualify for 2,000,000 miles with air travel and not spending on credit cards. I am lifetime American Gold, which is worthless.
I spent almost 20 years on American Airlines Credit card and got burned. I only fly AA overseas, but Southwest is going to fly to Europe within the next 5 years, so I am prepared.
I am Southwest A List Preferrred and my wife has not paid for a flight (unilimited companion faire) in over 5 years since I left AA. It is worth it for short hauls. Just my two cents worth.
Noiw, I fly on Southwest Airlines out of Dallas Love Field and the flight times are easier, the credit card miles are fair and the flight segments are easy. Just my two cents and I am sure others may disagree.
Also, I was on pace to be lifetime American Platinum and when I got 1,700,000 miles, they can cancelled the program and said you could only qualify for 2,000,000 miles with air travel and not spending on credit cards. I am lifetime American Gold, which is worthless.
I spent almost 20 years on American Airlines Credit card and got burned. I only fly AA overseas, but Southwest is going to fly to Europe within the next 5 years, so I am prepared.
I am Southwest A List Preferrred and my wife has not paid for a flight (unilimited companion faire) in over 5 years since I left AA. It is worth it for short hauls. Just my two cents worth.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 9:13 pm to T_don
Even if you're at an AA hub, you're limiting yourself in terms of flight redemptions. I can be much cheaper to fly United out of DFW, to IAH, and then to international destinations precisely because you're at an AA/OneWorld hub.
I prefer to hit Chase or Amex, and transfer where I need them, if you're trying to do stuff like fly business class to Asia or Europe. If all you care about is a free checked bag or something, carry on. The airlines (United, AA, Delta) will hammer the value of your points, so you need to have specific goals to earn and burn. Don't think you're going to sit on points for seven or eight years and then take your big trip to Australia.
I prefer to hit Chase or Amex, and transfer where I need them, if you're trying to do stuff like fly business class to Asia or Europe. If all you care about is a free checked bag or something, carry on. The airlines (United, AA, Delta) will hammer the value of your points, so you need to have specific goals to earn and burn. Don't think you're going to sit on points for seven or eight years and then take your big trip to Australia.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 9:29 pm to T_don
If you are going to travel for work and will be chasing status and will get legitimate use out of things like free checked bags, then they will do you just fine
But if you are more interested in the "points" of it all, then id be hesitant to jump into any airline/hotel specific card outside of already having explicit plans for them. Like I will have 180k AA points in a week when my statement closes but I also already have the points earmarked for Etihads first class. If thats your case then again, not the worst idea and id recommend looking at the Platinum Select since it has an elevated bonus right now
If that isn't true, and you just want to start accumulating points and dont have already planned out explicit use of those points, then id focus less on an airline specific co branded card and would look more at an Amex, Chase, Cap One, Citi card that earns flexible, transferable points
But if you are more interested in the "points" of it all, then id be hesitant to jump into any airline/hotel specific card outside of already having explicit plans for them. Like I will have 180k AA points in a week when my statement closes but I also already have the points earmarked for Etihads first class. If thats your case then again, not the worst idea and id recommend looking at the Platinum Select since it has an elevated bonus right now
If that isn't true, and you just want to start accumulating points and dont have already planned out explicit use of those points, then id focus less on an airline specific co branded card and would look more at an Amex, Chase, Cap One, Citi card that earns flexible, transferable points
Posted on 8/17/26 at 9:36 pm to WestCoastAg
Should also just preface this all by making sure you actually understand what getting into the points game means vs something like cashback
It isn't as easy as the influencers make it out to be. If you think you will be able to just sit on a stash for 5 years amd then have your pick of business class seats when you eventually want to make your dream summer trip to Italy for you and your future wife and kid, then I would really temper your expectations
It isn't as easy as the influencers make it out to be. If you think you will be able to just sit on a stash for 5 years amd then have your pick of business class seats when you eventually want to make your dream summer trip to Italy for you and your future wife and kid, then I would really temper your expectations
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