: If an airline goes bankrupt, credit card users can often get their money back through a chargeback. Debit card users have significantly less consumer protection in these "bust" scenarios.
Processed refunds may take longer to appear in your bank balance.
If you prefer not to use a credit card, other options include:
Rarely includes built-in trip cancellation or delay coverage.
: Banks often set a daily cap on debit card transactions (typically $1,000 to $3,000 ). You must ensure your limit is high enough to cover the total cost of all tickets in a single transaction.
