Which Card Offers the Best Travel Protections

News & Enhanced OffersNew month, new offers. Follow the Award Travel 101 Facebook community where we discuss these topics and more:BiltSouthwest PromotionHilton HonorsLifeMilesMarriott BonvoyBask BankTrip UpdatesAngie - Update to previous podcast commentJoe - Short-notice tripCar rentalGrand CypressThe returnWhat Bonuses Did We Get?Angie - still working on a the minimum spending requirement to Earn 100K Ultimate RewardsJoe - applied for the Ink Preferred. Received 7-10 day notice.Highlight Feature: Premium Credit Card Travel Protections & Which is Best?Our "posts of the week" and "highlight feature" are care of two members of the Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. Shane Fortune shares his documenting process. Ivan Dell’Era highlights some card benefit differences.For more details, check out the "Master List" of Credit Card Benefits.Amex PlatinumMany members think using the American Express Platinum card is best, since it earns 5x points on airfare. But not so fast! What do the Terms & Conditions state?Key terms:Definition of who's covered, for how much, and things to knowCapital One Venture XWhen the Venture X card launched a lot of folks looked at it as a replacement for their Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR). It had free authorized user cards (AU), a lower annual fee, good transfer partners and what appeared to be excellent travel protections. But are they? What do the Terms & Conditions state?Key terms:Definition of who's covered, for how much, and things to knowChase Sapphire ReserveThe Sapphire Reserve is the card that revolutionized the field with it's incredible welcome offer, best lounge access, and strong travel protections. Is it still the best in the field? What do the Terms & Conditions state?Key terms:Definition of who's covered, for how much, and things to knowWhich Card/s Do Angie & Joe UseAngie: CSR for travel protections-wider airline partner network, highWhere To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024. If you want a waitlisted ticket, see this post in AT101. Support the AT101 Podcast/Community