Save on fall travel by avoiding checked bag fees

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Looking Ahead to Fall Travel

It’s no secret that traveling abroad this past summer  turned from a relaxing dream-come-true to a stressful nightmare for many. Pent-up demand as pandemic restrictions eased, along with labor shortages in key airline positions, meant a record number of delays, cancellations and other traveling snafus.

Making the summer travel experience even worse is the fact that it hasn’t been cheap. The average cost for a vacation abroad has been coming in close to $5,300, according to an estimate from Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison provider. But there’s good news—travel prices are expected to fall this autumn.

Even if prices slightly drop, there are some costs you can prepare for now—or avoid entirely. Baggage fees, for example, often start at about $30 per bag one way—but there are strategies travelers can use to check bags for free, such as earning elite status or paying for your trip with the right credit card. Read on for some of our favorite ways to save.

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Best Airline Credit Cards Of September 2022

One easy way to get airline perks without status is with a travel rewards credit card. While it might seem like the best choice for a credit card for flights is an airline credit card, that’s not necessarily the case. An airline-specific credit card may be the right choice for you if you are loyal to an airline or if you want access to an airline-specific lounge.

How The Montreal Convention Protects Your Luggage When Traveling Internationally

The Montreal Convention is a treaty with nearly all developed nations, including the U.S. It creates strict rules for how airlines handle claims for luggage delay, loss or damage compensation.

12 Benefits Any Airline Credit Card You Get Should Offer

Some airline credit cards offer welcome bonuses worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars toward flights. Just as importantly, though, many airline credit cards extend day-of-travel perks that can save you time and money when flying including free checked bags, priority boarding, companion tickets and even lounge access.

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