I'm planning a weekend in the UK and I've already chosen tickets by Virgin Atlantic. I'd like a credit card to pay for the trip and maybe use later.

What is the best credit card for you depends on your travel habits and needs. You should consider several things before you apply for a travel credit card. Firstly, if you often fly with one airline, airline co-branded credit card may be a good choice. On the one hand, this type of cards often comes with travel benefits like lounge access, free checked bag and more. On the other, airline cards often have limited redemption options - you may redeem earned miles on this airline and its partners (if it has any). Travel rewards credit cards offer more flexible redemption optins - you can...

You are right, the Allegiant credit card comes with $59 annual fee. However, they no longer charge the foreign transaction fee. If you want to have a credit card that you can use for miles earning for Allegiant Air flights, you should consider travel rewards credit cards that are not tied to any airline. These cards allow you to earn rewards on all purchases and redeem them for any flights you wish. You can also consider credit cards with no foreign transaction fees to see if there is the right credit card for you.

A foreign transaction fee is a fee that you are charged every time you use your card to make a purchase in another country. Usually this fee is charged as a percentage of the purchase - common it is 2%-3%. If you are a frequent traveler and shop abroad, it's better to apply for a credit card with a no foreign transaction fee. What is more, even if you're using your credit card to pay at a non-U.S. retailer, you may be charged a fee. Many credit card issuers don't add foreign transaction fees to their credit cards.