Best Card for International FLIGHTS?

[pinkandgrey]

Going forward, I will be traveling to Egypt a couple times a year. I'm not looking for hotel rewards or anything. I'm most interested in the best rewards for international flights, and obviously no FTF would be great. 

What do you all think is the best card in this situation? Again, hotels are of no value to me lol It's all about the flight/airline rewards. 

Thanks! 

[unsungivy]

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@pinkandgrey wrote:

Going forward, I will be traveling to Egypt a couple times a year. I'm not looking for hotel rewards or anything. I'm most interested in the best rewards for international flights, and obviously no FTF would be great. 

What do you all think is the best card in this situation? Again, hotels are of no value to me lol It's all about the flight/airline rewards. 

Thanks! 

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I mean, obvious question would be if you are going to be using a specific airline repeatedly? Next would be looking at your hubs, and what lounges they have in them.

[pinkandgrey]

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@unsungivy wrote:

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@pinkandgrey wrote:

Going forward, I will be traveling to Egypt a couple times a year. I'm not looking for hotel rewards or anything. I'm most interested in the best rewards for international flights, and obviously no FTF would be great. 

What do you all think is the best card in this situation? Again, hotels are of no value to me lol It's all about the flight/airline rewards. 

Thanks! 

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I mean, obvious question would be if you are going to be using a specific airline repeatedly? Next would be looking at your hubs, and what lounges they have in them.

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I honestly will use whichever airline has the best price. Turkish is often good, but British can be as well. So I'm not necessarily loyal to any one particular. 

[ptatohed]

Are you looking for miles/points or cash back?

[Jessie]

I'd go with Cap 1 Venture. You can use any airline and no foreign fees. 

[pinkandgrey]

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@ptatohed wrote:

Are you looking for miles/points or cash back?

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Whatever gives the best reward value for flights! Thanks! 

[Patient957]

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@pinkandgrey wrote:

Going forward, I will be traveling to Egypt a couple times a year. I'm not looking for hotel rewards or anything. I'm most interested in the best rewards for international flights, and obviously no FTF would be great. 

What do you all think is the best card in this situation? Again, hotels are of no value to me lol It's all about the flight/airline rewards. 

Thanks! 

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Venture X.  5x on flights.  The $395 AF is fully recoverable with the $300 travel credit and 10K annual bonus points.  Has both your airlines as transfer partners.  Has decent lounge access with  branded lounges and Priority Pass, though YMMV depending on your airports. Decent 75K SUB.  No FTF.

[dfwxjer]

Are airport lounges important to you? 

What's your home base airport? 

Are you looking to fly business/first class, or just maximize flight rewards? 

For stricktly flight benefits the Amex platinum is hard to beat. You can transfer MR directly to British Airways, and you can book Turkish Airlines via Air Canada's Aeroplan currency. You'll get 5x MR points on flights  booked directly with airlines (any) and get considerable value transferring them to the aforementioned partners. 

[pinkandgrey]

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@Patient957 wrote:

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@pinkandgrey wrote:

Going forward, I will be traveling to Egypt a couple times a year. I'm not looking for hotel rewards or anything. I'm most interested in the best rewards for international flights, and obviously no FTF would be great. 

What do you all think is the best card in this situation? Again, hotels are of no value to me lol It's all about the flight/airline rewards. 

Thanks! 

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Venture X.  5x on flights.  The $395 AF is fully recoverable with the $300 travel credit and 10K annual bonus points.  Has both your airlines as transfer partners.  Has decent lounge access with  branded lounges and Priority Pass, though YMMV depending on your airports. Decent 75K SUB.  No FTF.

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Wow, I appreciate the very-comprehensive answer. Thank you!! 

[pinkandgrey]

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@dfwxjer wrote:

Are airport lounges important to you? 

What's your home base airport? 

Are you looking to fly business/first class, or just maximize flight rewards? 

For stricktly flight benefits the Amex platinum is hard to beat. You can transfer MR directly to British Airways, and you can book Turkish Airlines via Air Canada's Aeroplan currency. You'll get 5x MR points on flights  booked directly with airlines (any) and get considerable value transferring them to the aforementioned partners. 

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No, lounges are not important to me. 

Denver Intl is the home base. 

Maximizing rewards is most important, but admittedly I would prefer to step it up to business class. 12-hour flight in Economy is brutal lol

I love Amex, but its acceptance is pretty limited in Egypt. MC and Visa are best for sure!