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Fortune
Ivana Pino

How to use a credit card to save money on plane tickets, hotels, and more

Photo illustration of a credit card laid out on the beach like a towel with a beach umbrella propped up above it. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photos by Getty Images (3))

It seems that, post-pandemic, Americans are making up for lost time and hitting the restart button on their travel plans. But it comes at a cost. 

A report by the U.S. travel association showed that travel spending hit $97 billion in December—7% higher than 2021 levels. The most recent Consumer Price Index shows that airline fares are up more than 28% year-over-year. 

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