American Airlines AAdvantage American Express Credit Card
MBNA has announced the launch of a new credit card in conjunction with American Airlines and American Express - the American Airlines AAdvantage American Express Credit Card.
The card offers a competitive rate of interest plus a range of unique rewards through the exclusive American Airlines AAdvantage travel rewards programme.
When signing up to the new product, every customer spending £250 within the first 90 days of opening an account will receive a sky high 5,000 AAdvantage bonus miles.
By using the new AAdvantage credit card, customers will earn three AAdvantage miles for all supermarket, petrol and American Airlines purchases within the first six months of the account opening.
Other card purchases or purchases made after the first six months will earn 1.5 AAdvantage miles for every £1 spent.
The card will offer 0% on all American Airlines flights purchased with the card for 12 months from the date the account is opened, and customers will be eligible for a range of exclusive promotions throughout the year.
The new American Airlines AAdvantage American Express credit card offers 0% on balance transfers and money transfers for six months from the date the account is opened (as long as they are made within 90 days of the account opening. A 2% handling fee applies to both).
After the introductory period the card will revert to a typical rate of 17.9% APR (variable).
Maria Sebastian, vice president of Sales & Marketing EMEA, American Airlines, commented: "Having been the first airline to introduce the concept of frequent flyer loyalty programmes back in 1981, American Airlines is delighted to have teamed up with MBNA to introduce its new co-branded AAdvantage American Express UK credit card. The card provides an outstanding proposition in terms of value and rewards, both in the introductory phases and on an ongoing basis. Existing AAdvantage customers will benefit from a new method of seeing their miles accumulate faster with their normal everyday spending, while new AAdvantage members will enjoy the excellent mileage accrual rates that will help them on the path to the many great rewards on offer."
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer for MBNA, said: "This is a product that will be of real benefit to frequent travelers. The rewards programme is comprehensive and wide-ranging, and we are delighted to have teamed up with American Airlines and American Express to develop a product that provides real added value for customers."