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Banks see surge in credit card spending on travel expenses
More consumers also applying for miles cards to earn flight perks as borders reopen
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Travel is taking off at last, with card spending on air tickets and overseas hotels reaching levels not seen since the pandemic hit.
The increase is being driven by the huge pent-up demand from those stuck at home for two years as well as the higher costs of travel.
