For avid travelers, certain credit cards come with an abundance of travel-related benefits, but they usually carry stiff annual fees, too. If you only fly a few times a year, you probably can't justify a fee of $450 or more. However, most airline's entry credit cards come with an annual fee of less than $100 and a good amount of money-saving rewards, like a free checked bag, bonus miles you can use on flights, statement credits, priority boarding (not technically a money saver, but still a really convenient perk), etc. You can do some research to see who is offering the best deal, but it's also a good idea to find out your local airport's hub airline, and consider their credit card.
