If you don't use the card a lot, you might not be getting a good deal. That's not to say there aren't any wise buys out there. The editors at InsideFlyer magazine recently weighed in on the best affinity-card deals for business travelers. Pam Lewis, managing editor, advises travelers to read the fine print before signing on the dotted line. It gives customers 1.2 miles per dollar spent on general purchases and two miles per dollar spent on US Airways tickets.
Interest rates are relatively competitive, and there's a generous enrollment bonus.
Not only do you earn Starpoints preferred guest points at the rate of 1.5 miles per dollar spent, but there's no annual fee. In addition, when you hit the 20,000-point level, the company throws in another 5,000 points you can transfer to airline programs. Heavy users can amass miles at much more than 1.5 per dollar. You might find a better deal with a regular credit card. Christopher Elliott is a writer in Annapolis, Maryland.