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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard vs Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard

Both are travel travel cards. The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/yr; the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard from Barclays at $99/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

Both cards come from Barclays and target travel spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard costs $0 more per year, only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.

FeatureFrontier Airlines World MastercardHawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard
Annual fee$99$99
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerBarclaysBarclays
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Airline)5x3x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Frontier Airlines World Mastercard
      $99/yr ·
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      Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard
      $99/yr ·

      Editorial take: Frontier Airlines World Mastercard

      Editorial take: Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard?
      At $99/yr, the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard and Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard?
      Yes, though both are issued by Barclays so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Frontier Airlines World Mastercard: no published min spend. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.