Summer Travel Reward Challenges Amid Rising Costs
Travelthissummermightbemoreexpensiveforthoseusingcreditcardsthatearnairlinemiles.
今年夏天，使用可累積航空里程的信用卡出行的人可能會面臨更昂貴的旅行成本。
Risingjetfuelpriceshaveledtoincreasedticketprices.
航空燃油價格上漲導致機票價格上漲。
TheLaborDepartmentreportedthatairfaresinAprilwere21%higherthanlastyear.
美國勞工部報告稱，4月機票價格比去年同期上漲了21%。
Withhigherdemand, summerflightstypicallycostmore.
由於需求旺盛，夏季航班通常價格較高。
Travelersmayneedtospendcashorchoosedifferentdestinations.
旅行者可能需要花費現金或選擇不同的目的地。
Inthepast, airlinespublishedtablesshowinghowmanymileswereneededforupgradesorflights.
過去，航空公司會公佈表格，顯示升等或轉乘航班需要多少哩程。
Now, mostairlinesusedynamicpricing, adjustingfaresbasedondemand.
現在，大多數航空公司都採用動態定價，並根據需求調整票價。
Thismeansmoremilesorpointsareneededforticketsasfaresrise.
這意味著隨著票價上漲，兌換機票需要更多的哩程或積分。
Consumersandsomepoliticianshavecriticizedairlinesforraisingthenumberofmilesrequiredforfreeflights.
消費者和一些政界人士批評航空公司提高免費航班所需的里程數。
BrianKelly, knownasThePointsGuy, statesthatwhilepointsmightseemlessvaluable, consumersneedtostrategizebetter.
被稱為「積分達人」的布萊恩凱利表示，雖然積分看起來價值不高，但消費者需要更好地制定策略。
Therearenumerouswaystoaccumulateairlinemiles, manyofwhichdon'texpire.
累積航空里程的方法有很多，其中許多里程都不會過期。
Joiningafrequentflyerprogramisoneoftheeasiestmethodsandusuallyfree.
加入常旅客計畫是最簡單的方法之一，而且通常是免費的。
Membersearnmileswhileflyingwithairlinesortheirpartners.
會員搭乘航空公司或其合作夥伴的航班即可賺取哩程。
Thesemilescanberedeemedforperkslikediscountedflightsorseatupgrades.
這些哩程可以兌換折扣機票或座位升等福利。
Higherloyaltytierscomewithaddedbenefits, likepriorityboarding.
更高的會員等級會帶來額外的福利，例如優先登機。
Manyairlinescollaboratewithbankstoofferco-brandedcreditcards.
許多航空公司與銀行合作推出聯名信用卡。
Thesecardsallowuserstoearnmilesoneverydaypurchases.
這些信用卡可以讓用戶透過日常消費賺取哩程。
AdamMorvitz, atravelloyaltyexpert, emphasizesturningspendingintotravelrewards.
旅遊忠誠度專家亞當·莫維茲強調將消費轉化為旅遊獎勵。
Withrisingbaggagefees, travelerscanbenefitfromloyaltyprograms.
隨著行李費用的上漲，旅客可以從會員計畫中受益。
AirlineslikeUnitedandDeltahaveincreasedcheckedbaggagefeesthissummer.
今年夏天，美聯航和達美航空等航空公司提高了托運行李費用。
Somecreditcardholderscanstillcheckbagsforfreebasedontheirloyaltytier.
部分信用卡持卡人仍可依其會員等級享有免費托運行李服務。
BankslikeAmericanExpressandChaseprovidetheirowntravelcreditcards.
美國運通和摩根大通等銀行都提供自己的旅遊信用卡。
Thesecardsoftenincludevariousperkssuchasnoforeigntransactionfees.
這些卡通常包含各種優惠，例如免收境外交易手續費。
Morvitzsuggestsflexiblepointscardsforbeginnersastheyoffermoreoptions.
Morvitz建議初學者使用靈活的積分卡，因為它們提供了更多選擇。
Sign-upbonusesfornewcardscanrangeupto 150,000 miles.
新卡註冊獎勵最高可達 15 萬哩程。
Trackingspendingrequirementsiscrucialtoqualifyforthesebenefits.
追蹤消費支出要求對於獲得這些福利至關重要。
Thevalueoftravelrewardsdiminishesifcardholderscarryabalance.
如果持卡人有未償餘額，旅行獎勵的價值就會降低。
Thehigh-interestratesoncreditcardscannegateanysavings.
信用卡的高利率會抵銷所有節省的費用。
Morvitzadvisesresponsiblespendingandpayingoffbalancesmonthly.
莫維茲建議理性消費，並按月還清欠款。
Hotelloyaltyprogramsarealsochanging, affectinghowrewardspointsarevalued.
酒店會員忠誠計畫也在發生變化，這影響到獎勵積分的價值。
Hyattrecentlyshifteditsloyaltyprogramstructure, affectingpointcosts.
凱悅酒店集團近期調整了其會員忠誠計畫的結構，這影響了積分價格。
Travelersareadvisednottohoardhotelpoints, astheirvaluemaydiminish.
建議旅客不要囤積飯店積分，因為積分價值可能會下降。
Travel this summer might be more expensive for those using credit cards that earn airline miles.
Rising jet fuel prices have led to increased ticket prices.
The Labor Department reported that airfares in April were 21% higher than last year.
With higher demand, summer flights typically cost more.
Travelers may need to spend cash or choose different destinations.
In the past, airlines published tables showing how many miles were needed for upgrades or flights.
Now, most airlines use dynamic pricing, adjusting fares based on demand.
This means more miles or points are needed for tickets as fares rise.
Consumers and some politicians have criticized airlines for raising the number of miles required for free flights.
Brian Kelly, known as The Points Guy, states that while points might seem less valuable, consumers need to strategize better.
There are numerous ways to accumulate airline miles, many of which don't expire.
Joining a frequent flyer program is one of the easiest methods and usually free.
Members earn miles while flying with airlines or their partners.
These miles can be redeemed for perks like discounted flights or seat upgrades.
Higher loyalty tiers come with added benefits, like priority boarding.
Many airlines collaborate with banks to offer co-branded credit cards.
These cards allow users to earn miles on everyday purchases.
Adam Morvitz, a travel loyalty expert, emphasizes turning spending into travel rewards.
With rising baggage fees, travelers can benefit from loyalty programs.
Airlines like United and Delta have increased checked baggage fees this summer.
Some credit card holders can still check bags for free based on their loyalty tier.
Banks like American Express and Chase provide their own travel credit cards.
These cards often include various perks such as no foreign transaction fees.
Morvitz suggests flexible points cards for beginners as they offer more options.
Sign-up bonuses for new cards can range up to 150,000 miles.
Tracking spending requirements is crucial to qualify for these benefits.
The value of travel rewards diminishes if cardholders carry a balance.
The high-interest rates on credit cards can negate any savings.
Morvitz advises responsible spending and paying off balances monthly.
Hotel loyalty programs are also changing, affecting how rewards points are valued.
Hyatt recently shifted its loyalty program structure, affecting point costs.
Travelers are advised not to hoard hotel points, as their value may diminish.
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