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Average Rewards Among Top 10 Cards

$899
Hotel
$837
Miles
$429
Cash Back

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How Much In Travel Rewards Are Americans Missing Out On?

Our survey found that 59% of Americans aren't utilizing travel rewards programs. Top reasons for joining among those that do? Ability to earn rewards, special discounts and status perks.

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Credit Card News & Analysis

More Consumers Plan to Fly for December Holidays Than They Did at Thanksgiving, Though Travel Is Down Overall

As Americans try to make holiday plans amid the pandemic, many are arguing with their family members over whether it’s safe to see each... Read More

Do You Need a COVID-19 Test to Fly in 2022? Latest Update on Domestic and International Travel Requirements

In 2022, the global situation has seen significant improvement, and the restrictions that were once in place for both domestic and... Read More

Only 3% of Americans Will Fly Over Thanksgiving

COVID-19 worries and travel restrictions are keeping most families close to home, many in smaller groups. Read More

54% of Americans Have Stayed in Hotels and Airbnbs During the Coronavirus Pandemic

COVID-19 isn’t putting a damper on vacation plans for everyone; Americans are still booking rooms while taking extra precautions to stay... Read More

72% of Americans Did Not Take a Summer Vacation This Year

Few consumers went on vacation during this summer, and 44% of working Americans did not use any of their paid time off Read More

41% of Millennial Travel Credit Cardholders Closed Their Card Due to Pandemic

With travelers unable to use their points and miles, worries about expiring rewards abound. Read More

32% of Americans 'Definitely' Plan to Fly Again in 2020

A large number of consumers are planning to fly again this year, and many say their first flight will be this summer. Read More

10 Best Search Engines for Your Cheap Flight Search

Skiplagged is a great search engine when you're looking for the cheapest flights, and it is the only one that offers hidden-city ticketing. Read More

61% of Americans Plan Trips to Visit Family, Friends, As Some States Begin to Reopen

As travel resumes, Americans are planning to visit loved ones first, and many are already researching travel destinations. Read More

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