Airline Incidentals Credit Card Benefits

All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Airline Incidentals benefit.

Additional airline fees are annoying. This benefit will partially or completely reimburse you for airline incidentals like extra baggage fees, seat upgrades, in-flight meals, drinks, booking fees, in-flight entertainment and lounge passes. Credit cards generally offer between $100 and $350 (+) versions are open the widest variety of incidentals. (-) versions are for lower amounts or less likely to be useful in real life.

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Amex Business Platinum

Get statement credits of up to $200 per calendar year toward incidental air travel fees (lounges, checked bags, seat upgrades, wi-fi, etc.) on ONE U.S. airline you select

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Amex Platinum

Get statement credits of up to $200 per calendar year toward incidental air travel fees (lounges, checked bags, seat upgrades, wi-fi, etc.) on ONE U.S. airline you select

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Bank of America Premium Rewards

Get up to a $100 Airline Incidental Statement Credit annually for seat upgrades, baggage fees, in-flight services, and airline lounge fees - automatically applied to your card statement

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Our Top Selections for Airline Incidentals (+)

		Value
	Amex Business Platinum Get statement credits of up to $200 per calendar year toward incidental air travel fees (lounges, checked bags, seat upgrades, wi-fi, etc.) on ONE U.S. airline you select	70
	Amex Platinum Get statement credits of up to $200 per calendar year toward incidental air travel fees (lounges, checked bags, seat upgrades, wi-fi, etc.) on ONE U.S. airline you select	70
	Bank of America Premium Rewards Get up to a $100 Airline Incidental Statement Credit annually for seat upgrades, baggage fees, in-flight services, and airline lounge fees - automatically applied to your card statement	70
	Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite Get up to a $300 Airline Incidental Statement Credit annually for seat upgrades, baggage fees, in-flight services, and airline lounge fees - automatically applied to your card statement	70

Other Cards with Solid Value for Airline Incidentals (=)

		Value
	American Airlines AAvantage Aviator 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi. Plus anniversary credit on WiFi purchases up to $25 annually	70
	Citi American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	70
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases, eligible for complimentary seating upgrades.	70
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases, eligible for complimentary seating upgrades.	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Reimbursed up to $8 a day for Southwest inflight Wi-Fi	70

Cards Offering Some Value for Airline Incidentals with Limitations (-)

		Value
	Alaska Airlines Get 20% back on inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases when you pay with your card	70
	Alaska Airlines Business Get 20% back on inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases when you pay with your card.	70
	Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Executive 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	70
	Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food and Drinks Purchases.	70
	Delta SkyMiles Gold 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	70
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Business 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	70
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	70
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	70
	JetBlue 50% Savings on Inflight Food and Drink Purchases	70
	JetBlue Business 50% Savings on Inflight Food and Drink Purchases	70
	JetBlue Plus 50% Savings on Inflight Food and Drink Purchases	70
	JetBlue Premier 50% Savings on Inflight Food and Drink Purchases	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	70
	United Business 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	70
	United Club 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	70
	United Club Business 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	70
	United Explorer 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	70
	United Gateway 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	70
	United Quest 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	70