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As someone who flies almost weekly, choosing the right card for airfare purchases matters to me. The card that earns the most points isn’t always the one I reach for. I tend to prioritize travel protections<\/a><\/span> and the ability to deal directly with an airline when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n That’s especially true now that credit card issuers are investing heavily in their travel portals. These portals can offer eye-catching earning rates, but booking through one can also come with trade-offs.<\/p>\n Here are the best credit cards for booking flights and how I think about choosing between booking directly with an airline or through a credit card travel portal.<\/p>\n The information for the American Express Green Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n Credit card issuers have invested heavily in travel portals to encourage cardholders to keep more of their travel spending within their ecosystems. That’s why portal earning rates have become so generous.<\/p>\n However, more points don’t always mean better value.<\/p>\nThe top cards for booking flights<\/h2>\n
Comparison of the best cards for booking flights<\/h2>\n
Should you book flights through a credit card travel portal?<\/h2>\n