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1. American - AAdvantage
The largest, and longest running travel rewards program, AAdvantage is a free program that awards miles for each ticket purchased on American, AmericanConnection, American Eagle, or any one of the 21+ airline partners (including those in the OneWorld Alliance).Miles can be redeemed for travel on any of those same carriers. Miles earned are based on the length of the journey as well as the class of ticket purchased. Hotel partner stays and select car rentals earn AAdvantage points, as well.
2. Continental OnePass
Continental's frequent flyer program, OnePass, lets you earn miles for travel on Continental that can be redeemed for free flights, packages in the OnePass online auction, or other, non-travel rewards.Part of the SkyTeam Alliance, flights on partner airlines will earn OnePass points, and can be redeemed for partner flights, as well. Currently, OnePass miles never expire.
3. Delta SkyMiles
Delta's frequent flyer program, SkyMiles, lets you earn miles for flights on Delta, Delta Shuttle, or Delta Connection flights, as well as on for flights on SkyTeam airline partners. The program has an impressive number of hotel and credit card partners, but a cumbersome and restrictive redemption process.4. jetBlue TrueBlue
TrueBlue, JetBlue's travel loyalty program, offers points for each flight you take on the airline. Depending on the length of your journey, flights will earn you 2, 4, or 6 points (each way). Points accumulate until you reach 100, at which point you'll be awarded a free round-trip flight anywhere that JetBlue flies. These awards can be separated into two, one-way flights, making the reward flexible. Booking through JetBlue doubles your points instantly.5. NWA WorldPerks
Northwest Airlines frequent flyer program, WorldPerks, allows you to earn miles for flights on NorthWest Airlines, SkyTeam Global Alliance partners, and other WorldPerks airline partners. The WorldPerks program offers additional earning opportunities with other mileage partners including cars, hotels, and online retail stores.6. Southwest Rapid Rewards
Unlike other airline rewards programs, which credit points for each mile traveled, the Southwest Rapid Rewards program awards credits for each leg of a trip. Once you reach the equivalent of 8 roundtrip legs in any 2-year period, you’ll earn a credit for a roundtrip flight between any two operating cities. Rapid Rewards members who fly at least 32 one-way trips a year will earn reserved boarding privileges for one year.Rewards credits can be transferred, and generally have no blackout dates (though seats may be restricted) or fees, with the exception of the $10 September 11th Security Fee.