Continental Airlines MasterCard Review

Whether you're visiting family in New York or vacationing in Honolulu, now you can get there faster. Because now Continental Airlines is running specials for a 20th anniversary of OnePass® and when you get this MasterCard in your hands the miles can add up fast.  The only disadvantage of the Continental OnePass MasterCard is the annual fee of $85, but that is basically paid for if you save 5% on flights and redeem your miles. If you do not think you would fly Continental Airlines enough to pay for the annual fee then we suggest you check out other rewards cards that do not have annual fees! The Presidents Club passes also add a luxury to carrying this card and paying the small annual fee compared to what you would pay to access this "V.I.P. lounge".

We Recommend these top airlines cards to replace the Continental Airlines World MasterCard.

Continental OnePass News & Specials:

Shangri-La Hotels: Earn Triple OnePass Miles

Earn triple miles when you stay at a Shangri-La or Traders Hotel for at least three nights and pay the Select Rate. This offer is valid through Feb. 28, 2007.

Have Fun with the OnePass Online Auction

Bid your OnePass miles for a Braylon Edwards Autographed Helmet, The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards, or theater tickets for Hairspray (4 tickets). These are just a few examples of the bidding that can take place with your Continental OnePass miles.

Double your Miles When Using MasterCard

Purchase a Continental Airlines First Class or BusinessFirst ticket with your MasterCard (does not have to be a Continental Airlines MasterCard but can be any MasterCard affiliated cards) at continental.com through Nov. 30, 2006, and receive 4,000 bonus miles. Plus, you will be automatically entered into the MasterCard Five Star Escape Sweepstakes.

OnePass Miles Do Not Expire

I received a letter telling me that my OnePass miles will expire. I called the Continental OnePass customer service and this magazine subscription advertisement was actually misleading I received in the mail. Continental OnePass miles do not expire. If you receive this letter advertising magazines then trash it.

Earn 1,000 bonus OnePass miles

When you sign up for one of the OnePass grocery programs and make a purchase by March 31, 2006. Plus, you'll earn miles every time you shop at Heinen's, Randalls and ShopRite.  Valid for new members only who reside in the following states: TX, OH, NY, NJ, CT, DE and PA. Only one bonus per OnePass account.

Earn up to 1,500 bonus miles.

Book your tickets at continental.com and earn 500 bonus miles with this ongoing offer. And, through December 31, 2005, earn 500 bonus miles and a complimentary inflight headset coupon each time you use continental.com to check in for your outbound and for your return flight. That's a total of 1,500 bonus miles for a round-trip flight.

H Fares Now Earn More Toward Elite.

Beginning March 1, 2004, OnePass members who fly on an Economy Class H fare on Continental will earn 150% Elite Qualification Miles and two Elite Qualification Points. The increased benefits will be applied to all qualifying flights. Retroactive credit will be applied to your account.

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