26. Beyond Points and Miles: Uncovering Hidden Credit Card Perks

Today we let you in on some of the hidden benefits of credit cards that have saved our day more than once! The points and miles are great, but the added perks? They're the unsung heroes of some of our travel stories! We begin with primary car rental insurance, a godsend for any traveler. Jess explains why she prioritizes this feature over anything else, even meeting a minimum spend. You'll also hear Pam express how much simpler and stress-free her travels have become. Then there's delayed, lost, or damaged baggage coverage. Alex and Pam share their personal experiences. During a trip to Greece, Pam's luggage was delayed for three days.  In another incident, Alex's stroller was damaged during a Southwest flight. Since she'd paid the taxes and fees with her Chase Sapphire Preferred, she was able to claim reimbursement for the damaged stroller.  If you are still reading, you can probably tell that credit cards have some massive perks beyond just the points and miles. We can’t imagine how these stories would have ended up without the hidden benefits of these cards. (Check out the links below to learn more!)  Ready to unlock more travel tips like these? Hit play and discover how these credit card benefits can be your secret weapon for hassle-free travels. Your nearly-free vacations await!   Links:   Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Points and Miles Journey:   Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy I https://travelmomsquad.teachable.com/p/thmata?coupon_code=THMWEB150   Our Website: https://travelmomsquad.com   Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelmomsquad.com/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmomsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@travelmomsquad Facebook group: Travel Mom Squad: Travel on Points | Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelmomsquad   Links For This Episode:  Credit Cards with Cell Phone Protection   Credit Cards with Travel Protection    Episode Minute By Minute: 0:00 There are so many more ways to earn and level up your travels! 1:14 Protection #1: Car Rental Insurance - this can save you so much hassle 5:40 Protection #2 Lost, Delayed or Damaged Baggage - How Pam got reimbursed for lost luggage  15:04 Protection #3 Cell Phone Insurance - The trick all entrepreneurs need to know 22:49 Protection #4 Delayed or Canceled Flights - How to get your money back and on a new flight fast!