Are airline-based credit cards worth it?

I don't travel a ton, maybe 5-6 times per year by air, using a couple different airlines (American and Southwest) that come to my city. I'm wondering if it is generally worth it to sign up for their credit cards. Based on how often I travel, is it worth it?

DH and I fly about 3 times a year - some domestic, some overseas. We have Delta Amex Platinum cards, and work those like rented mules - we charge EVERYTHING - and pay it all off each month. We accrue many SkyMiles that allow us to fly for free or a reduced rate - even First Class. We charge between 50 and 80 grand a years on just THAT card - we also have a Marriott VISA (own a couple of their timeshares) whcih also accrues points toward free stays at hotels. For US< - tow retired people with good investments, pension, SS, great health insurance, etc. - it is worth it. Only YOU can do the math to see if it is good for YOU. A card branded to ONE airline accrues more points that those "we do ALL airlines" cards - and you can build a lot thru NON-flying rewards. If you confine this to one or two airlines, it will of course build up faster - that is why they are called LOYALTY cards. They you start to get free upgrades, no luggage fees, lounge access (we do not bother. ) and other perks. They also shoudl give you a fat bonus for signing up - and if you turn done the FIRST offer, betcha they call back with a BETTER one! If you are good, honest, a prompt payer - then you DESERVE companies to give you freebies and extras!

I prefer cash back no fee cards, but it's based on your credit rating.
Airline reward cards may be easier to get.

No, it is not.

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