Here's how to sidestep the sticker shock entirely.
Summer Flights Are Getting Expensive. Your Next Card Doesn't Have to Be. | March 6, 2026
Hey Spencer,
If you've started pricing summer flights, you already know: airfares are not getting friendlier. A round-trip to Europe is routinely $1,200+.
Here's a different way to book that trip. The Capital One Venture Card's 75,000-mile bonus is still available — and when you transfer those miles to the right airline partner, they're worth over $1,500 toward award flights. Add the $250 travel credit that lands in your account within a week of opening, and you're looking at $1,750+ in travel value from a card with a $95 annual fee.
The math works better if you start now rather than when summer prices peak. Apply today, meet the spend over the next few months, and you'll have a stash of flexible miles ready when you're ready to book.
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Score 75k Bonus Miles and a $250 Travel Credit With This Capital One Venture Card Offer
The Capital One Venture Rewards Card is one of the best cards for everyday spending. And for a limited time, new applicants can enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. Here’s how to apply. | Read More
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