Continental Airlines World MasterCard Credit Card Review

Continental Airlines World MasterCard Credit Card Review - Pros and Cons

The Continental Airlines World MasterCard® from Chase is designed for those who have excellent credit and frequently travel with Continental Airlines.

Through the airline reward program, cardholders receive one mile for every dollar spent on the card, and they earn double miles at participating retailers, at participating restaurants, and for Continental Airlines tickets purchased online at www.continental.com or at a Continental Airlines ticket facility. Cardholders also receive 15,000 bonus miles after their first purchase.

The miles do not expire (a rare feature for a frequent flyer card), and there is no limit to the amount of miles that can be earned. Miles can be combined with Continental’s frequent flyer program, and they can also be redeemed through SkyTeam™ alliance partners.

The card has an above average interest rate (for a reward card), an annual fee of $85, and a low introductory rate for both purchases and balance transfers for the first six months of membership.

Cardholders can also expect access to a variety of benefits that include travel accident insurance, auto rental insurance, and purchase protection. However, what sets this card apart from the platinum card is that it has no pre-set spending limit and a personal concierge service.

Therefore, those who can afford to pay in full each month after the introductory rate expires (to avoid finance charges), frequently fly with Continental Airlines (as miles can be combined with Continental Airlines frequent flyer program), and will be able to redeem a free ticket or other travel related services within a two-year period (due to the annual fee) will benefit most from what the Continental Airlines World MasterCard® from Chase has to offer.
Review Date: 8/28/2006

Credit Card Pros and Cons
Most Attractive Feature(s): Miles do not expire; double miles for purchases through participating retailers, participating restaurants, and Continental Airlines; bonus miles; no pre-set spending limit.
Least Attractive Feature(s): Annual fee.

Additional Perks
Access to OnePass® Miles Reward program.
Continental Airlines World MasterCard® cardmembers receive a 5% discount on all airline tickets purchased at continental.com for one year (not available for Continental Airlines Visa® cardmembers).
2 annual discount travel certificates.
2 annual Presidents Club® passes.
Various Internet account related services.
Year-end financial statement (upon request).
Purchase protection.
Extended warranty for purchases.
Travel accident insurance.
Emergency cash replacement.
Emergency card replacement.
Lost and stolen card reporting.
Auto rental insurance (MasterRental).
Various travel and emergency assistance services.
No liability for unauthorized transactions.
See website for additional benefits.
Certain restrictions, limitations, and exclusions apply.
If an account is opened, please refer to the Guide to Benefits for details.

Important Notations
The card has no pre-set spending limit; however, purchases are approved based on credit record, account history, and personal resources.
See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.

Note: The review on this card was updated on 8/28/2006. The review is believed to be accurate during the update, however, information posted may have changed since the update. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application. Credit card review information is provided by CardOffers.com, Inc.