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Most airlines have partnerships with banks that issue a co-branded credit card. For example, a United^℠ Explorer Card is a partnership between Chase Bank and United Airlines. When you spend money and earn bonuses on these cards, you will earn airline miles. These miles can in turn be used with the airline on the card.

Co-Branded Airline Cards

American Express

Delta SkyMiles^®

Bank of America

Alaska Atmos Rewards^™Alaska + Hawaiian
Allways Rewards^® (Allegiant)

Barclays

Emirates Skywards^®
Frontier Miles^℠
JetBlue TrueBlue^®
Lufthansa Miles & More^®

Chase

Aer Lingus AerClub^®
Aeroplan^® (Air Canada)
British Airways Executive Club
Iberia Plus^®
Southwest Rapid Rewards^®
United MileagePlus^®

Citi

American Airlines AAdvantage^®

Bank-airline partnerships can change over time. For example, American Airlines moved to Citi as its sole US card issuer in 2026, and Alaska's loyalty program is rebranding to Atmos Rewards following its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.

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