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Turk-February t1_iug8y1m wrote

I traveled for years and hated every minute of it.

Here’s what took me too long to learn, now I quite enjoy traveling.

  • Get TSA pre check, it will make your life better. Global entry if you’re doing international travel.

  • Pick and airline and be loyal to it, get their cobranded card and put your travel expenses on it, you’ll have status faster than you think.

  • Cards are also a good way to get access to lounges. Layovers are better in lounges.

  • If you rent cars, pick the same company every time and join their rewards program. Getting status with rental companies is worth it.

  • Hotels, join their rewards program. Status has benefits in room selection.

All of these make the trip just a little better in their own way, combined it makes a huge difference, almost makes business travel enjoyable.

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UnsaltedGL t1_iugawoo wrote

Right there with you. Been traveling for work for 25 years. Million miler, blah blah blah. I dislike flying so much that I drive whenever I have the opportunity. I'll drive 1000 miles if it lets me avoid another flight.

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TheReverend5 t1_iugn6ky wrote

>Pick and airline and be loyal to it, get their cobranded card and put your travel expenses on it, you’ll have status faster than you think.

This is generally not as good as getting a legitimate multi-purpose travel card (e.g. a Chase Sapphire Reserve), since Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards points are much more flexible for premium redemptions.

The rest of your advice is spot on though.

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paychul t1_iugnvui wrote

It's not about redeeming points; it's about earning status. Upgrades on seats and rooms. Priority check in. All of that makes traveling easier. As far as I know the Chase card doesn't earn you status anywhere.

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TheReverend5 t1_iuhkiqn wrote

AmEx Plat gives you both Hilton and Marriott status. But yes, the cobranded hotel cards also give status with fewer benefits.

Which cobranded Airline cards give status?

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