Mike_D wrote, "I have been meaning to check out the Capital 1 Venture card, but I was skeptical about how well their miles/points would work on AA flights." The Cap1 Venture miles are agnostic. You can cash them out, buy stuff or book travel anytime, anywhere - no blackout dates. I can't remember how many points we had to use, but I do remember that it was less than what AA required and our preferred return date was unavailable. The Chase Saphire is a good choice if you travel a lot. You can find reviews and recommendations online - Best Rewards Card.
