
Are airline co-branded credit cards worth keeping alongside flexible points currencies? In this episode, Alex, Jess, and Pam break down the features, perks, and earning potential of popular airline cards, highlighting which ones deliver real value for different travel goals. The Squad compares rewards structures, sign-up offers, and annual fees across popular co-branded cards. They also cover how to leverage elite status, companion tickets, and provide practical guidance for deciding which cards are worth holding based on your travel priorities. After listening, you'll have a better sense of how co-branded cards can complement your flexible points currencies, which perks are genuinely valuable, and actionable strategies to get the most from your points and overall travel rewards. You can find links to resources mentioned in this episode plus the transcript here: pointstalksquad.com/190 If you're looking for even more Points Talk®, featuring the latest news in points, miles, and credit cards, behind-the-scenes insights, and a monthly Ask Us Anything episode—subscribe to Points Talk® Premium: https://pointstalk.supercast.com/ Ready to get started with NEARLY FREE travel? Click here for the exact offers we would sign up for this month: https://pointstalksquad.lpages.co/bestoffers/ Points Talk® is also on YouTube! You can watch this episode here: youtube.com/@pointstalksquad Let us know what you want to hear on the podcast by sending us a DM on Instagram: instagram.com/pointstalksquad
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