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Also: A month-by-month guide to the cheapest international flights August 28, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Ways to make travel better by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] Last week, I saw a line with an estimated 20-minute wait for standard security at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). After looking at the long line, I got into the [TSA PreCheck]( line, which had less than a three-minute wait time. About a half-hour earlier in the immigration hall, I’d bypassed the long U.S. and Canadian citizens line and instead used [Global Entry](. All I had to do to reenter the U.S. was [look at a camera on the kiosk]( and then walk toward baggage claim after the immigration agent called my name. While in South Korea, China and Japan over the last few weeks, my husband and I [withdrew local currency out of ATMs]( since we knew our bank would reimburse any fees. We didn’t need much cash, though, as we paid for most of our purchases using a [credit card without foreign transaction fees](. I also have [Clear Plus]( as another option to save time when going through airport security in the U.S. And I have [Priority Pass lounge membership]( through several of my travel rewards credit cards, including [The Platinum Card® from American Express](. I give all these examples to illustrate that there are many things you can do to make travel easier and more comfortable. Now is a great time to get a new card or enroll in benefits on your current cards to help you travel better during the busy winter season and beyond. Here are some stories that may improve your travel experience: - [6 valuable travel perks that you can get with a credit card]( - [7 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear]( - [The 9 best Priority Pass lounges in the US]( - [The top 11 credit cards with annual travel statement credits]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: ZACH HONIG/THE POINTS GUY. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Protect your points Join TPG and take action to fight proposed legislation that would kill credit card rewards programs. Let’s stop the big-box retailers and lawmakers from passing the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023. [Act now]( Today’s top stories [The best credit cards for sports fans]( These are the best cards for the sports fanatic in your life. 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