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Credit cards for business travelers

As a traveler, chances are you'll make heavy use of some form of plastic to buy tickets before you leave and for on-the-road charges. But selecting the right plastic poses several strategic questions. This report aims to help you decide what type of credit card(s) will give you the most benefits for your type of business travel.

Airline lounge membership: finding the best fit

If you're looking to join a lounge club, it's a good idea to do a little research first. Depending on your preferred airline, what routes you fly most, what amenities you're looking for, and other factors, your choice of lounge club will vary. Use this report as a jumping-off point for your search.

Low fare 101: What travelers need to know about low-fare airlines

The term "low-fare airline" gets thrown around a lot, but often it isn't entirely clear what you can expect from a low-fare airline. In this special report, we'll tell you what qualities define a low-fare airline and give you the information you need to distinguish between the various low-fare carriers.

Secrets of the upgrade: 16 ways to score a comfortable airline seat

Just about every business traveler knows that, on most lines, today's coach is a really bad product. For obvious reasons, then, most business travelers plan their flights with at least some focus on the possibility of escaping the coach cattle car. Read on for the 12 most likely ways to score a comfortable seat by buying a ticket, plus four ways you can sometimes make it to the front cabin by frequent flyer finagling.

Setting travel policies for your business

Travel patterns vary tremendously among small-business persons and independent professionals. But no matter what your circumstances, you can probably benefit from setting up some basic objectives and policies. And, of course, sound objectives and policies can help you keep costs under control.

 

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