Travel rewards glossary
Learn the most common terms across credit cards, points and miles, loyalty programs and travel.
A credit card annual fee is a yearly charge your card issuer bills to keep your account open and…
An airline alliance is a formal partnership among multiple airlines that allows them to coordinate…
An all-inclusive resort is a hotel property where one upfront price covers your room, meals, drinks…
An authorized user is someone who has been granted permission to make purchases on another person's…
Capital One miles are the transferable rewards currency earned with select Capital One travel…
Both charge cards and credit cards are payment cards that let you make purchases and pay later. The…
A checked bag is luggage you hand over to the airline at check-in to be stowed in the aircraft's…
Every credit card billing cycle ends on a closing date, the day your issuer tallies your charges,…
A credit score is a three-digit number — typically ranging from 300 to 850 — that summarizes your…
Cash back is a type of credit card reward that returns a percentage of your spending as a…
Credit card churning is the practice of opening new credit cards primarily to earn a welcome offer,…
A digital nomad is someone who works remotely using technology while traveling continuously, with…
Delta SkyMiles is the frequent flyer program operated by Delta Air Lines, allowing members to earn…
Airport lounges operated by Delta Air Lines under the Delta Sky Club brand give eligible travelers…
A shopping portal is an online platform operated by an airline, hotel program, credit card issuer…
Southwest Airlines' frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, lets members earn points on flights,…
The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the most valuable perks in any U.S. airline loyalty program.…