Gold Benefit

Airline Incidentals

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

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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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Our Top Selections for Airline Incidentals (+)

		Value
	American Express Platinum Business 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
	American Express Platinum Personal 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
	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

Other Cards with Solid Value for Airline Incidentals (=)

		Value
	AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi. Plus anniversary credit on WiFi purchases up to $25 annually	50
	AAdvantage MileUp card 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	50
	Delta Skymiles Reserve Business 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases, eligible for complimentary seating upgrades.	50
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases, eligible for complimentary seating upgrades.	50
	Southwest Performance Business Reimbursed up to $8 a day for Southwest inflight Wi-Fi	50

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

		Value
	AAdvantage Executive World Elite 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	25
	Alaska Airlines Visa Business Get 20% back on inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases when you pay with your card.	25
	Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Get 20% back on inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases when you pay with your card	25
	Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food and Drinks Purchases.	25
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Business 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	25
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Personal 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	25
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	25
	Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases	25
	JetBlue Business 50% Savings on Inflight Food and Drink Purchases	25
	JetBlue card 50% Savings on Inflight Food and Drink Purchases	25
	JetBlue Plus 50% Savings on Inflight Food and Drink Purchases	25
	Southwest Plus 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	25
	Southwest Premier 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	25
	Southwest Premier Business 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	25
	Southwest Priority 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi	25
	United Business Card 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	25
	United Club Card Business 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	25
	United Club Infinite Card 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	25
	United Explorer Card 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	25
	United Quest Card 25% back on food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases onboard United- and United Express-operated flights	25