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Booking travel directly or via credit card portals: which wins?
Original: CNBC Points Pro: Is it better to book travel directly or through a credit card issuer's portal?
CNBC's Points Pro column examines whether travelers get better value booking flights and hotels directly with airlines and hotel chains, or through their credit card issuer's travel portal. The piece weighs factors such as earning loyalty points, portal rewards multipliers, price matching, and service protections when plans change, helping readers decide which route maximizes the value of their card perks and travel rewards.
Why now: Travelers are weighing whether credit card travel portals or direct bookings offer better rewards and flexibility.
Evidence
- CNBC Points Pro: Is it better to book travel directly or through a credit card issuer's portal? · CNBC
- CNBC Points Pro: Is it better to book travel directly or through a credit card issuer's portal? · cnbc.com
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