Compare air miles credit cards

See how many air miles you need for a free flight

Company	Package Name	Air Miles	Introductory Air Miles Offers	Standard % APR (Variable)	Balance Transfer Rate & Period	Balance Transfer Notes
	bmi	1.5 destinations miles for every £1 you spend	20,000 bonus miles when you spend £250	15.9%	0% for 12 months	3% transfer fee
	Virgin Atlantic Credit card	3,000 Flying Club miles upon first spend	n/a	17.9%	0% for 6 months	2% transfer fee
	British Airways American Express	Earn 1 BA Mile for almost every £1 you spend	3,000 bonus Airmiles when you first use the card	17.9%	n/a	n/a
	British Airways American Express	Earn 1.5 BA Miles for almost every £1 you spend	9,000 bonus Airmiles when you first use the card	43.5%	n/a	n/a
	MBNA Business	1 destinations miles for every £1 you spend	20,000 FREE destination miles when your account is activated	17.9%	0% for 12 months	3% transfer fee

What are air miles credit cards?

Airmiles credit cards facilitates the accumulation of Airmiles as you spend. These Airmiles (or points) may be redeemed against flights holidays, car hire or hotels.

What are the benefits of an air miles credit card?

Airmiles credit cards save you money on flights, hotels, car hire and holidays. If you’re a regular traveller then this card makes a lot of sense.

What else should I know about airmiles credit cards?

Airmiles are not an exact quantity. An airmile on one credit card will not necessarily equate to an airmile on another. It’s important to ascertain exactly how many points you need for a free flight before deciding on an Airmiles card. Read our airmile credit card guide.
You often need to spend a significant amount on your credit card before you are entitled to a free flight. Ensure you spend enough on your credit card annually to reap the benefits. If you’re a low spender then another reward credit card may be better for you.
Remember always pay off the full balance at the end of each month. If you don’t then this will result in you paying more in interest than you get back in free flights.

How much do I need to spend to earn a free flight?

We have worked out how much you need to spend on your Airmiles credit card to earn a free flight to the most desirable destination.

Short Haul

	Paris	Madrid	Cairo
Lloyds TSB Card Amex	£3,000	£3,000	£13,000
BMI Mastercard	£4,500	£10,000	£25,000
BMI Classic	£6,000	£13,333	£33,333
BA Amex Premium Plus	£6,000	£10,000	£26,667
British Airways Amex	£9,000	£15,000	£40,000
Lloyds TSB Mastercard	£15,000	£15,000	£65,000

Long haul under 10 hours

	New York	Cape Town	Mumbai
Lloyds TSB Card Amex	£12,000	£65,000	£27,000
Virgin Atlantic White Card	£18,000	£25,000	£20,000
BMI Mastercard	£22,500	£25,000	£25,000
BMI Classic	£30,000	£33,333	£33,333
BA Amex Premium Plus	£33,333	£33,333	£33,333
Virgin Atlantic Black Card	£36,000	£50,000	£40,000
British Airways Amex	£50,000	£50,000	£50,000
Lloyds TSB Mastercard	£60,000	£325,000	£135,000

Long haul over 10 hours

	Rio de Janeiro	Beijing,	Tokyo
BMI Mastercard	£25,000	£35,000	£35,000
BMI Classic	£33,333	£46,667	£46,667
BA Amex Premium Plus	£46,667	£53,333	£53,333
British Airways Amex	£70,000	£80,000	£80,000
Lloyds TSB Card Amex	£71,000	£33,000	£156,000
Lloyds TSB Mastercard	£355,000	£165,000	£780,000
Virgin Atlantic White Card	NA	NA	£30,000
Virgin Atlantic Black Card	NA	NA	£60,000

Read our in depth guide to Airmiles credit card, or if you want to use your card on holiday read our guide to credit card charges abroad.

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