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# US Travel Guide

Everything FlightLogic covers for US travellers — Chase and Amex card reviews ranked side by side, DOT passenger rights, lounge access strategy, and hands-on flight reviews from editors who book their own trips with cash and miles.

For US travellers, the highest-impact decisions are picking a flexible points card (Chase Sapphire Preferred or the Amex Membership Rewards ecosystem), knowing that DOT rules cover refunds but not delay compensation, and pairing a lounge card with the right airline loyalty programme. The guides below cover each decision in order.

## Best US Travel Credit Cards

Ranked by FlightLogic's scoring methodology — transfer partners, annual fees, lounge access, trip protections, and real-world redemption value. Pay your balance in full every month; carrying a balance destroys points value at typical APRs.

### [Chase Sapphire Preferred](https://flightlogic.co.uk/reviews/chase-sapphire-preferred-review/)

The refreshed CSP offers improved travel protections and transfer partners — but is the annual fee still justified?

Annual fee: **$95** · 5x on travel via Chase Travel, 3x dining, 2x other travel, 1:1 transfer to 14+ airline/hotel partners

### [American Express Platinum](https://flightlogic.co.uk/reviews/amex-platinum-review/)

Centurion lounge access, FHR credits, and Uber Cash — we run the numbers on real-world value.

Annual fee: **$895** · 5x on flights and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel, Membership Rewards transferable to 20+ partners

### [Chase Ink Business Cash](https://flightlogic.co.uk/reviews/chase-ink-business-cash-review/)

One of the best no-annual-fee business cards for office supplies and telecom spend.

Annual fee: **$0** · 5x on office supplies/internet/cable/phone (first $25k/year), 2x gas/dining (first $25k/year), 1x other

## US Travel Guides

## Flight, Lounge & Card Reviews

## Americas Airlines

## Flight Delay Compensation: US vs EU261

The US has no EU261-style cash compensation for delays, but DOT refund rules and credit card trip delay protection can still help. Our guide explains when US passengers have rights, when EU261 applies to US departures, and how to claim through your card issuer.

## US Travel FAQ

### What is the best US travel credit card in 2026?

FlightLogic's top-rated US travel card is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, scoring highest on transfer partners, trip protections, and real-world value for the annual fee. See our ranked reviews and the Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Amex Platinum guide for a full comparison.

### What are my rights if my US flight is delayed or cancelled?

Unlike the EU and UK, the US has no blanket cash compensation law for flight delays. DOT rules require refunds for cancelled flights and significant schedule changes, and airlines must provide care during lengthy tarmac delays. Our guide covers DOT refund rules, credit card trip delay protection, and when EU261/UK261 still applies to US departures.

### Is the Amex Platinum worth the $895 annual fee?

Only if you actively use the credits — Centurion Lounge access, Uber Cash, airline incidental credits, and Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits can offset the fee for frequent travelers. See our full Amex Platinum review for a line-by-line value breakdown.

### Which US airlines rank highest on FlightLogic?

Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead US carriers in FlightLogic's 2026 rankings, with Delta scoring highest on operational reliability and JetBlue on domestic economy value. See our airline directory and compare tool for side-by-side scores.