Little-known perks of travel reward cards

Your airline credit card is good for more than just miles. Find out which cards offer extras -- from lounge access to companion tickets -- and how you can get them.

By Brian Kelly, Bankrate.com

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jrlphx
Dec 31, 2012 7:17PM
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Southwest airlines awards 6000 points to us at the card's anniversary. The annual fee is $99.00 however  the points about evens the annual fee.  Southwest's companion fare (we had one last year) allows a companion fare with another paid fare or bonus points fare. I was the companion with my wife last year and I flew free eleven times. We never pay more than 18,500 points cross country with Southwest. I am making a trip to the east coast in February for under 12,000 points. Have friends who swear by American Express points and pay 30-40,000 points cross country.
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