Summer is coming and let’s be honest, it’s going to be a hot mess. With crowds, flight delays, and high temperatures (and tempers!), you’re going to need all the help you can get. But fear not! The credit card gods have bestowed upon us premium credit cards that promise to make your travel experience better than ever before.
First up, we have The Platinum Card® from American Express–aka the cool kid on the block who gets access to exclusive lounges at airports around the world. Forget those pesky common folk waiting at security checkpoints because with this card, you’ll zip through like a VIP. Plus, Amex will even reimburse you for membership fees to Global Entry or TSA PreCheck- because why wait in line when you could be sipping champagne in first class?
But wait, there’s more! You also get up to $200 in statement credits per year for airline incidentals when flying with your preferred airline – just don’t forget enrollment is required or else it’s back to economy seating for you!
If hotels are more your thing (if so, what are doing here?) then Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection have got your upgraded room situation covered with free breakfasts and late checkouts—ooh la la!
Need a ride? Don’t worry; Uber Cash has gotcha covered along with $200 worth of every millennial’s favorite transportation service….per year-so choose wisely folks.
Just know that such perks come at a cost… namely an annual fee of $695 (check our disclosure policy if we’re lying).
Next on our list of premium credit cards is American Express Green Card—a balanced option perfect for someone looking for mid-tier choices–you know if there was an armament race between AMEX Credit Cards.
The best perk about owning this green guy would probably be access LoungeBuddy™ – A platform that provides customers airport lounge access at prices similar to a day pass.(whatever that means.)
Alongside LoungeBuddy™, you also get $189 of statement credit for Clear- PreCheck’s less popular cousin–not too shabby.
Plus, as icing on the cake-for-a-vacation with no calories– new cardmembers can secure 60k membership rewards points after spending just $3k in their first six months of owning The American Express Green Card. Holy Macaroni!
For those seeking another middle ground option, we suggest Chase Sapphire Reserve. Sure it has an annual fee ($550), but it promises over 1,300 Priority Pass lounge optionsSponsored Product worldwide and is now opening its own lounges in Boston and Hong Kong.
Also included are reimbursement optionsSponsored Product such as the application fee for Global Entry which perfectly caters to that one optimistic friend who mentally prepares every vacation two hours before the flight leaves (guilty!).
Last but not least – Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card—it’s only got an annual fee of $395–A BARGAIN!and provides unlimited visits to Capital One lounges and Plaza Premium Lounges . Plus this card gets you Hertz President’s Circle status–well fancy shmancy-and even promises other rental car perks via matching your status with other companies.
So what are you waiting for? Upgrade that travel experience pronto because why spend time with the common folk if you could be living like luxury?! And don’t forget our essential summer tip: bring sunscreen or risk looking like a lobster. #travellife
