Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
@CLoop
No, there aren't any airline credit cards for fair credit, as most of these cards require good or excellent credit for approval. However, there are quite a few rewards credit cards available to applicants with fair credit that are good for airfare and other types of travel.
A good credit card option for fair credit and airfare purchases is the Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa®. This card offers unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases (after the bill is paid). Cardholders can use the card to book a flight from any airline, and then redeem the card's cash back rewards as a statement credit. The Upgrade Cash Rewards Card card also has a $0 annual fee.
Notable Credit Cards for Fair Credit & Airfare in 2026
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