• Thu, May 29, 2025

by: MarketWatch

Premium travel perks are losing their luster. These ones are still worth it.

Upgraded travel is more accessible than ever. But are frequent-flier programs and rewards credit cards victims of their own success?

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by: Dexerto

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  • Fri, May 30, 2025

by: CNET

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by: Momtastic

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A funny Instagram clip is doing the rounds on the Internet that will certainly make you relate to it. The following video is from a toddler's travel diary, where he is seen backpacking in the wee hours to catch an early morning flight to Thailand. However, he doesn't seem to be very happy about it. [ ] The post Video: Backpacker Toddler Proves He's Not a Morning Person While Traveling appeared first on Momtastic.

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by: GOBankingRates

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by: WWD

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by: Fortune

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by: Fortune

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by: Forbes

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by: BBC

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by: Forbes

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by: Fortune

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by: Fortune

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by: Forbes

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by: Fortune

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Premium travel perks are losing their luster. These ones are still worth it.

Upgraded travel is more accessible than ever. But are frequent-flier programs and rewards credit cards victims of their own success?
The article from MarketWatch discusses the diminishing appeal of certain premium travel perks due to changes in travel patterns and increased costs. It highlights that while some benefits like airport lounge access and priority boarding are losing their value, others such as free checked bags and elite status matching remain highly valuable. Specifically, the piece notes that the overcrowding of airport lounges has reduced their exclusivity and comfort, and the cost of priority boarding has risen, making it less attractive. Conversely, perks like free checked bags continue to be appreciated by travelers, especially as airline fees for baggage have increased. The article also mentions that elite status matching programs, where airlines offer equivalent status to members of competing loyalty programs, are still seen as worthwhile due to the competitive nature of the airline industry.

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https://www.marketwatch.com/story/some-premium-travel-perks-are-losing-their-luster-heres-which-ones-are-still-worth-it-35ad8d12