Delta hopes the argument is more compelling now that they have more flights departing Seattle and have made plans to end some of their reciprocal elite benefits with Alaska Airlines, which have allowed some Alaska customers to
get free checked bags on those occasions when they fly with Delta instead.
Cardholders also
get free checked bags on every flight.
Back in the good ol' days you would
get a free checked bag on all flights and sometimes even 2 bags!
You'll also
get a free checked bag on all Sun Country flights and four points per dollar spent on in - flight purchases.
Not exact matches
«Airlines have started to charge for more things, but with an airline rewards credit card, you can
get things like your first
bag checked free and priority boarding,» says Erik Larson, president and founder of NextAdvisor.com, which provides consumer - oriented research
on credit cards and other products.
You'll
get your first
checked bag for
free, priority boarding and two United Club passes
on each anniversary.
You
get a
free checked bag for you and up to four other people
on your reservation, priority boarding
on domestic flights and a discount
on in - flight food and beverage purchases.
Platinum members
get priority
check - in, priority boarding, complimentary upgrades, and first
checked bag free on eligible Delta and Emirates flights too.
Matt Schulz, senior industry analyst at CreditCards.com Favorite airline card: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard «It's
got a strong sign - up bonus, gives you a
free checked bag for you and four of your travel companions and also gives you preferred boarding
on American flights.
AAdvantage Platinum Pro members
get complimentary auto - requested upgrades
on flights, complimentary preferred seats and main cabin extra seats, a 72 - hour upgrade window, an 80 percent elite mileage bonus, and two
free checked bags.
You won't
get free checked bags, discounts
on in - flight meals and drinks, or discounted Delta Sky Club access.
Cardmembers
get their first
checked bag free for all Delta flights, and this benefit applies for up to 9 additional passengers traveling with the cardmember
on the same reservation.
The AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard issued by Barclays offers
free checked bags, earns double miles
on American Airlines purchases and you'll
get 10 percent of your redeemed miles back.
For example, if you have two AA cards, you won't be eligible for two
free checked bags per person
on your reservation, nor do you
get double the discount
on Reduced Mileage awards.
You'll
get double miles
on gas and grocery purchases,
free checked bags when flying with Aeromexico, all for a low annual fee of $ 25.
Some other benefits include
getting your first
checked bag free when you fly with American Airlines, preferred boarding, World Elite Travel Services (that includes special offers
on accommodations and upscale retailers) and travel coverage including things like a personal concierge, trip cancellation and interruption insurance, auto rental collision damage waiver, and much more.
You also
get free checked bags for yourself and up to six other passengers, and an annual $ 50 discount
on airfare.
You also
get to take advantage of Group 1 Priority Boarding privileges as well as
checking your first
bag for
free (and up to 4 companions
on your itinerary).
You also
get your first
checked bag free for yourself and one companion
on your reservation, passes to the United Club at airports, premier upgrades, upgrades at certain hotels such as complimentary breakfast, and invitations to special culinary and sports events.
Benefits include
getting the first
checked bag for
free on American Airlines for you and up to four companions.
Getting that first
checked bag free on Delta flights is a potential huge money saver.
You
get your first and second
checked bags free of charge
on any United operated flight.
You'll also
get perks like 1
free checked bag for yourself and up to 8 traveling companions, bonus miles for Delta purchases, discounts
on certain in - flight purchases, and more!
Delta: The Gold Delta SkyMiles credit card from American Express (a CreditDonkey partner) has a higher annual fee of $ 95 ($ 0 introductory annual fee for the first year), but that annual fee
gets you a
free checked bag for up to 9 people
on your reservation for Delta flights and priority boarding.
For flights, you will
get 1
free checked bag and priority boarding for up to 9 people
on your reservation.
Yet, what is even better, is that you
get your first two
checked bags free on every flight.
With the Gold Delta SkyMiles ® Credit Card from American Express, you
get your first
checked bag free, priority boarding, and 20 % savings
on in - flight food, alcoholic beverages, and audio headsets.
You also
get the first
checked bag free on domestic AA itineraries for you (and up to 4 companions traveling with you
on the same reservation).
Get up to 5
free checked bags for travel companions booked
on the same flight (yourself and 4 others).
Without being an elite status member, you
get a
free checked bag for yourself and up to 4 others, as well as boarding privileges
on flights.
With the Explorer Business card you'll
get one
free checked bag for you and a companion traveling
on the same reservation, priority boarding, two
free lounge passes every year and more.
You and anyone
on your itinerary
get one
free checked bag each.
When you hold the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card you
get a
free first
checked bag for yourself and up to 8 people in the same reservation
on any Delta flights.
Besides earning miles, you also
get Delta perks like priority boarding, first
checked bag free, and 20 % savings
on your eligible in - flight purchases (in the form of a statement credit).
They also
get you a
free checked bag (if you ever decide to expand beyond that carry -
on).
Get your first
checked bag free on American Airlines flights, complimentary Group 1 boarding, and 25 % off in - flight purchases like food, beverages, and headsets.
The AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard issued by Barclays offers
free checked bags, earns double miles
on American Airlines purchases and you'll
get 10 percent of your redeemed miles back.
You also
get 1
free checked bag, complimentary same - day standby, and a discount
on an Admirals Club membership.
You also
get a US Airways Companion Certificate to fly up two additional passengers for $ 99 each, a 5000 mile discount
on US Airways carrier award bookings and
free checked bags.
With this card, you will earn 2x miles
on United purchases, and similarly
get a
free checked bag and priority boarding, as well as other benefits.
But if you buy that ticket with a Gold Delta SkyMiles credit card from American Express, you and up to nine people traveling
on the same reservation
get a
free checked bag.
With the Explorer Business card you'll
get one
free checked bag for you and a companion traveling
on the same reservation, priority boarding, two
free lounge passes every year and more.
In addition to
free United Club lounge access, you'll
get priority boarding,
check - in and security screening, plus two
free checked bags, elite status with Hyatt and Hertz, complimentary cabin upgrades
on award tickets (when available), a close - in award booking fee waiver and special perks through the Luxury Hotel & Resorts Collection.
For example, if you have two AA cards, you won't be eligible for two
free checked bags per person
on your reservation, nor do you
get double the discount
on Reduced Mileage awards.
For instance, you (and up to 8 travel companions)
get your first
checked bag free on domestic American Airlines flights.
That meant I
got about $ 25 worth of food out of the upgrade
on top of the
free checked bag and other niceties.
Matt Schulz, senior industry analyst at CreditCards.com Favorite airline card: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard «It's
got a strong sign - up bonus, gives you a
free checked bag for you and four of your travel companions and also gives you preferred boarding
on American flights.
You'll earn more miles for traveling Delta, plus
get all the terrific travel perks like Zone 1 priority boarding, a
free checked bag, and the 20 % discount
on in - flight purchases.
For flights, you will
get 1
free checked bag and priority boarding for up to 9 people
on your reservation.
Bottom Line:
Get a
free checked bag for up to 3 companions, a 5,000 - point anniversary bonus, a 10 % rebate every time you redeem points, and an intro APR
on The JetBlue Plus Card.