NO MORE FEES
SOAR ABOVE TRAVEL FEES
Dodge ATM, Luggage and Foreign Transaction Fees
Credit Cards That Waive Foreign Transaction Fees
U.S.:
AMEX Platinum
AMEX Delta Skymiles Gold & Platinum cards
Barclays Luthansa Miles & More
Bank of America Travel Rewards VISA
Bank of America Alaska Airlines VISA Signature
Bank of America Premium Rewards
Capital One VENTURE
Chase British Airways Signature
CITI American Airlines Advantage Platinum Select
CITI Premier Mastercard
Chase Ink business PreferredChase Sapphire Preferred
Chase United Explorer Mileage Plus
Chase United Quest
CANADA:
Amazon.ca Rewards VISA: Allows you to redeem rewards to offset Foreign Transaction Fees.
AVOID ATM FEES:
Charles Schwab High Yield Investor Checking Account (U.S. only): This account will reimburse you any third party ATM charges
Get a checking account with a member bank of the 'Global ATM Alliance' (Bank of America in theU.S.; or ScotiaBank in Canada). When abroad, use ATM's of fellow member banks and you will not be charged ATM fees. To view a list of all member banks of the Global ATM Alliance, Click Here.
AVOID CHECKED BAG FEES
1. Most major airlines are affiliated with credit cards that offer travel benefits, some of which include an option to check one (1) bag for no fee on the condition that the concerned flight was paid for using the card that offers the benefit. For a list of credit cards that have a complimentary checked bag benefit, Click Here.
2. Upsize your carry-on with a wearable luggage jackets from either Jaktogo.com, Scottevest.com, Stuffa Jacket or Rufus Roo. See me wearing a luggage jacket from ‘Bagket’ at the airport on Instagram by clicking here.
3. Prioritize airlines that do not charge checked bag fees. Checked bag allowances by airline are posted at Kayak.com.
4. Earn elite airline status or fly first class on rewards points for free checked bag benefits.
5. Many airlines waive checked-bag fees based on the category of your ticket (i.e.. Basic economy tickets generally have to pay to check bags). Terms vary by airline, so make sure you understand the terms before you book.
