I recently moved from Tokyo to Fukuoka but I still find myself flying back to Tokyo quite often, probably once every couple of months. On top of that I travel abroad around three times a year, so I’ve been thinking it might be time to switch to a credit card that offers better frequent flyer or mileage benefits.
My plan is to pick a card that earns miles with either ANA or JAL (and their respective alliances, Star Alliance or Oneworld), and then stick with that airline long term. The problem is I’m not really sure which cards are worth it or if it’s even a good idea given my travel frequency.
Right now I’m using an SMBC Olive card which I actually like a lot, I earn about ¥10,000 in points each month which I usually just redeem as cashback.
What I’m looking for:
* Earn miles when flying with ANA/JAL or their partner airlines
* Priority Pass or some form of lounge access
* The possibility to eventually reach status level with extra travel perks
I wouldn’t mind keeping my Olive card if there aren’t any good alternatives, but I’m curious if anyone here has experience with cards that make sense for someone who flies domestically a few times a year and internationally a few times as well.
Any recommendations or personal experiences would be really appreciated!
by Prestigious_Block587