Everybody wants to fly at the front of the plane. The bigger, more comfortable seats, a constant supply of snacks and drinks, and boarding and deplaning first are some of the perks that come with first class or business class seating. International and U.S. transcontinental flights often offer both classes. Shorter-duration flights may only offer one, generally business class.

1. CREDIT CARDS THAT WILL GET YOU FIRST
CLASS FLIGHTS | GRAHAM CLEVELEY
Everybody wants to fly at the front of the plane. The
bigger, more comfortable seats, a constant supply of
snacks and drinks, and boarding and deplaning first are
some of the perks that come with first class or business
class seating. International and U.S. transcontinental
flights often offer both classes. Shorter-duration flights
may only offer one, generally business class.
But it’s no easy task to land those premium seats without
paying full fare unless you fly frequently. Because airlines
now fly at near capacity, those seats are a hot commodity.
If you don’t fly a lot for business, one of the best ways to
fly first class is to use your credit card. Travel-themed
credit cards offer rewards you can redeem as loyalty
points with major airlines.

2. CAPITAL ONE VENTURE REWARDS
 This Capital One card gives you 40,000 bonus miles
if you spend $3,000 in the first three months after
signing up and two points for every dollar you spend.
You can redeem your points for flights that could
include first-class seats. There is a $59 annual fee,
and the 12.9%, 17.9% or 22.9% interest rate (based
on creditworthiness) falls within the range of most
travel cards.
 Like other cards in the category, the annual fee is
waived the first year. Add to that a 0% introductory
rate and no foreign transaction fee and you can see
why it’s such a popular card among travelers. (For
more, see Comparing The Capital One Miles Credit
Cards.)

3. CHASE SAPPHIRE PREFERRED
 Earn two points for every $1 spent on travel and dining at
restaurants. For all other purchases, you earn one point. Chase
offers a 1:1 redemption meaning 1,000 Chase reward points
equals 1,000 miles with participating airlines. Other perks include
trip cancellation insurance, auto rental collision damage waiver
and – if your flight is delayed for more than 12 hours – Chase
covers unreimbursed expenses up to $500 per ticket.
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 The APR comes in at 15.99% and Chase waives the $95 annual
fee for the first year. If you spend more than $4,000 in the first 3
months of having the card, you receive 40,000 bonus points.
There is no foreign transaction fee. For more, see Chase
Sapphire Preferred Vs. AmEx Platinum and How To Maximize

4. DISCOVER IT MILES
 Since 1986, the Discover card has been a favorite among
consumers for its no nonsense rewards and its use of the
most current technology. Recently, the company
announced that customers can now instantly turn the card
on or off from their app if the card is lost or stolen. If the
card is found, simply go to the app and turn it back on.
 Like most companies, Discover has a travel card. The it
Miles card offers 1.5 miles for every dollar you spend and
for your first year, Discover gives you double miles. There
are no blackout dates and Discover will credit you up to
$30 per year for inflight Wi-Fi.
 The APR is 0% for the first year and 10.99% to 22.99%
after that. And there is no annual fee. To read more, see
Review: Discover it Miles Card.

5. BANKAMERICARD TRAVEL REWARDS CREDIT
CARD
 Earn 1.5 points for every $1 you spend with the
card. Points can be redeemed for travel rewards
of any type, including first-class seating on
airlines. The APR is 14.99% to 22.99%,
depending on your credit, but has a 0% APR for
the first year. The card has no annual fee or
foreign transaction fee.
 Like most cards of its type, if you spend at least
$500 in the first 90 days, Bank of America will
give you 10,000 bonus points – equal to about
$100 in rewards.

6. THE BOTTOM LINE
 Even with plenty of miles, getting a spot at the front of the plane is
much harder than it once was. Business travelers who fly multiple
times per week often get the seats first, but plenty of other
travelers use their rewards to fly in the cushy seats from time to
time. Vacation travelers may be more flexible, which can give
them more options to try.
 The travel cards described above help with flights from virtually
any airline. If you mostly fly a particular carrier, having its credit
card can also help you land first class seats for that airline, of
course. For more, see Do Your Card's Travel Benefits Make The
Grade?
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