2017 to 2019 new airline ticket buying with credit cards

Here are some key changes and trends in buying airline tickets with credit cards from 2017 to 2019:

2017:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve credit cards introduced a new benefit: 25% points bonus when redeemed for travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards.
• Citi Premier credit card introduced a 3x points earning category for travel, including airlines, hotels, and rental cars.
• American Express introduced a new credit card, the Platinum Card from American Express, which offered a $200 airline fee credit and a 5x points earning category for air travel booked directly with airlines.

2018:

• Chase introduced a new credit card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve Preferred, which offered a $300 travel credit and a 3x points earning category for travel and dining.
• Citi introduced a new credit card, the Citi Premier Card, which offered a 60,000-point bonus after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months and a 3x points earning category for travel, including airlines, hotels, and rental cars.
• Capital One introduced a new credit card, the Capital One Venture, which offered a 50,000-mile bonus after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months and a 2x miles earning category for all purchases.

2019:

• Chase introduced a new credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, which offered a 60,000-point bonus after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months and a 2x points earning category for travel and dining.
• Citi introduced a new credit card, the Citi Premier Card, which offered a 60,000-point bonus after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months and a 3x points earning category for travel, including airlines, hotels, and rental cars.
• American Express introduced a new credit card, the American Express Platinum Card, which offered a $200 airline fee credit and a 5x points earning category for air travel booked directly with airlines.

Trends:

• Credit card issuers continued to offer more rewards and benefits for travel purchases, including airline tickets.
• The introduction of new credit cards with travel-related benefits, such as airline fee credits and 3x points earning categories for travel, became more common.
• Credit card issuers also introduced more flexible redemption options, such as transferring points to airline loyalty programs or redeeming points for travel booked through online travel agencies.

Tips:

• Always check the terms and conditions of your credit card to see if it offers any travel-related benefits or rewards.
• Consider applying for a credit card that offers a sign-up bonus or rewards for travel purchases.
• Use your credit card to book airline tickets and earn rewards, but make sure to pay your balance in full each month to avoid interest charges.
• Consider using a credit card with a 0% foreign transaction fee if you plan to travel internationally.