As travelers gear up for the holiday season, The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly joins Wealth! to discuss his top tips for a smooth airport experience and his favorite travel credit cards.

Travelers can usually expect packed airports and long lines during the holiday season. Kelly recommends getting TSA PreCheck and Clear to help travelers beat long lines and get to their gates earlier. He notes that some travel credit cards or airline statuses offer discounts on these services, so be sure to check before signing up. In addition, he sees credit card lounges as a great perk for travelers, calling the Chase Sapphire lounges, in particular, "extraordinary."

He recommends the American Express Gold Card as a great credit card for travelers. While it has a $325 annual fee, users get $100 credit toward dining. He also recommends the Bilt credit card as a good option, which offers points on rent and dining with no annual fee. The Capital One Venture X card is another solid option for travelers, earning two miles per dollar on every purchase.

While there are many different cards out there, Kelly advises getting a card that rewards you based on where you're spending the most.

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This post was written by Melanie Riehl