The best credit card to use at every airport in America
Whether you're planning to hit the road for spring break or looking ahead to your summer travels, there's a lot to think about when planning a vacation — especially if you're flying to your destination. Not only do you have to add the airline ticket to your travel budget, but you have to think about other fees too, like checking your bag or choosing a window or aisle seat. But there may be an airline-branded credit card out there to help you cut back on some of those costs. (Want more budget-saving ideas? Consider these 28 ways to help you save for this year's big adventure.)
You have a lot to consider when choosing one of these cards. Sure, you want to think about if you're loyal to a certain airline, but you may also want to take it one step further and take note of your airport loyalty. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) collects passenger boarding cargo data for U.S. airports. Using its most recent data, we established this list of the 25 busiest airports in America ... and then figured out which credit cards would be best to use at each of them.
Plus, before signing up for any new credit card, it's important to know where your credit stands. Travel credit cards tend to require good scores, so knowing how you fare can help you see your odds of qualifying. (You can look at your two free credit scores on Credit.com.)
Now, without further ado, here's list of the credit cards that could get you the most rewards at some of the busiest airports in the country:
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This article originally appeared on Credit.com.
