MCC 4511: Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere) — Credit Card Bonus Rates
MCC 4511 covers AIRLINES, AIR CARRIERS ( NOT LISTED ELSEWHERE) merchants, classified under transportation. The top card is Sapphire Reserve earning 10X. 105 cards earn elevated rewards at these merchants. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.
Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines use MCC 4511. This code covers specific airline-related purchases like flights, baggage fees, and seat upgrades.
Cardholders often think meals on planes count as dining expenses. But they’re actually coded under air carrier services.
105 Cards That Earn Bonus on MCC 4511
Merchants Using MCC 4511
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MCC 4511 (Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)) covers 90 merchants in our database. 105 credit cards earn elevated rewards on airlines, air carriers ( not listed elsewhere) transactions. The top earning rate is 10x from the Sapphire Reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCC code 4511? +
MCC 4511 stands for Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere). It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the transportation category. Our database tracks 90 merchants with this code.
What types of businesses use MCC 4511? +
Merchants classified under MCC 4511 (Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)) operate in the transportation sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity. Examples include Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Arabia.
Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 4511 merchants? +
The top cards for MCC 4511 (Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)) are: Sapphire Reserve (20x); Venture X (15x); JetBlue Premier (11x). These cards earn elevated rates specifically in the transportation category. Use our card comparison above to see full bonus rates and annual fees.
How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 4511 merchants? +
105 credit cards in our database earn elevated rewards on MCC 4511 (Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)) purchases. The top rate is 20x from the Sapphire Reserve. Use the card grid above to compare all rates and annual fees.
What merchants are classified under MCC 4511? +
MCC 4511 covers 90 merchants in our database, including Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Arabia, and 86 more. All purchases at these merchants post as 'Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)' and trigger transportation category bonus rates on eligible credit cards.
Does Aegean Airlines count as transportation for credit card rewards? +
Yes. Aegean Airlines is classified under MCC 4511 (Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)), which falls in the transportation category. Cards with transportation bonus categories will apply the elevated earn rate — the top option earns 20x at qualifying merchants in this code.
What is the difference between MCC 4511 and MCC 4011? +
MCC 4511 (Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)) and MCC 4011 (Railroads) are both in the transportation category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 4511 is used for airlines, air carriers ( not listed elsewhere) businesses, while MCC 4011 is assigned to railroads merchants. Both may qualify for the same bonus category on your card — check your card's terms or use our MCC Lookup Tool to confirm.