(PRWEB) April 28, 2006 -- Every major credit card company offers some type of airline credit card. In addition, these cards are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. The vast number of airline credit cards have left many consumers confused about which one is best and many are unsure about whether airline miles credit cards are actually a good choice for them. CreditCardAssist.com, a leading online credit card site, provides consumers with helpful articles and a database of information containing a wide variety of airline credit cards ( http://www.creditcardassist.com/airline/creditcards.html ) as well as recommendations on the most effective use of many different types of credit cards.

Airline credit cards are cards that reward the cardholder with airline miles for every dollar spent with the credit card. These airline miles can then be redeemed for free or discounted travel. The number of miles earned per dollar spent varies from card to card. In addition, the number of miles necessary to earn free or reduced travel is different from card to card. CreditCardAssist.com cautions consumers to look carefully at how much must be spent in order to receive travel discounts. In addition, the site warns consumers to consider their personal spending habits in order to determine whether or not the airline credit card will be financially beneficial.

According to the site, there are two types of airline credit cards available to consumers. One type of airline credit card is the result of a collaboration between a credit card company and an airline. These airline credit cards specialize in just one airline. Therefore, earned airline miles can only be redeemed with one airline, or with sister airlines of the primary airline.

The other type of airline credit card is one that is offered by just the credit card company. These cards provide consumers with more choices when it comes to the airline they use when redeeming their airline miles. The web site states that these airline credit cards are able to receive tickets from airlines at a reduced price, which they acquire after the cardholder requests a flight with a specific airline.

CreditCardAssist.com also advises that airline credit cards typically offer a variety of additional benefits. For example, many provide travel insurance of a higher value than typical credit cards. Other benefits common to airline credit cards are lost baggage protection, auto rental insurance, and discounts at hotels. Airline credit cards also commonly offer free companion tickets or a free class upgrade.

The web site readily maintains that it is important for consumers to consider all of the benefits associated with airline credit cards. In addition, consumers should compare interest rates and annual fees. To help make this process easier, the site provides a comprehensive database of available airline credit cards, which contain the information of a large number of cards. Here, consumers can compare the airline as well as other benefits and fees associated with the card.

Los Angeles based CreditCardAssist.com provides consumers with an in-depth resource for gaining valuable information regarding airline credit cards. From tips on how to obtain free or discounted travel quickly to providing a comprehensive database of airline credit cards, consumers can gain all of the information needed to make an educated decision when selecting a credit card. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.creditcardassist.com

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