Airline and Hotel Co-Brand Credit Cards

How Issuers Can Stand Out in a Crowded Field

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Airline and hotel co-brand credit cards are contending with shifting travel spending trends and rising competition from general travel cards. Tapping into Gen Z’s love of experiences and exclusivity can help them stand out in a crowded field.
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In 2025, airline and hotel co-brand credit cards are coming off a weaker year of travel and facing tougher competition from general travel cards. Issuers need to work with brands to develop programs that offer broader rewards without diluting their partners’ brand value.

Key Question: How should airline and hotel co-brands adapt to changing market dynamics to win customers in 2025?

Key Stat: Airline and hotel co-brand cards can be lucrative for issuers. In 2023, Delta SkyMiles cards alone made up 10% of worldwide network volume for American Express.

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Tyler Van Dyke

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Grace Broadbent
Suzy Davidkhanian
VP, Content
Chris Keating
Director, Research
David Morris
Principal Analyst
Sakina Thanawala
Copy Editor
Matt Torpey
Senior Chart Editor
Emman Velasco
Chart Editor
Julia Woolever
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