Best Credit Card For Airline Incidentals 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

Up to $200 per calendar year in statement credits for eligible airline incidental fees after selecting one U.S. airline. Applies to charges billed separately from airfare.

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Bank of America Premium Rewards

Up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year for eligible airline incidental fees such as seat upgrades, checked bags, inflight purchases, and lounge access.

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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 Up to $200 per calendar year in statement credits for eligible airline incidental fees after selecting one U.S. airline. Applies to charges billed separately from airfare.	70
	Bank of America Premium Rewards Up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year for eligible airline incidental fees such as seat upgrades, checked bags, inflight purchases, and lounge access.	70
	Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite Up to $300 per year in statement credits for qualifying airline incidental fees such as seat upgrades, checked bags, in-flight purchases, and lounge access.	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business 25% Refund on inflight purchases	70

Other Cards with Solid Value for Airline Incidentals (=)

		Value
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage MileUp 25% discount on eligible American Airlines inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases.	70
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve 20% Back on In-Flight Purchases, eligible for complimentary seating upgrades.	70
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business 20% statement credit on eligible inflight purchases and access to complimentary seat upgrades when available.	70

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

		Value
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Executive 25% savings on American Airlines inflight food, beverages, and Wi-Fi	70
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Platinum 25% Savings on American Airlines inflight food and drinks purchases.	70
	Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature 20% statement credit on eligible inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases.	70
	Atmos Rewards Visa Business Get 20% back on inflight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases when you pay with your card.	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 Business 50% discount on eligible inflight food and beverage purchases.	70
	JetBlue Plus 50% Off Inflight Food and Drink Purchases.	70
	JetBlue Premier 50% Savings on inflight food and drink purchases	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus 25% Savings on inflight purchases on Southwest Airlines	70
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier 25% savings on Southwest Airlines inflight purchases	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 purchases	70
	United Business 25% Rebate on in-flight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases on United and United Express-operated flights; eligibility for complimentary Premier upgrades subject to availability.	70
	United Club 25% savings on in-flight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases on United.	70
	United Club Business 25% statement credit on eligible food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases on United and United Express-operated flights	70
	United Explorer 25% rebate on in-flight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases on United flights.	70
	United Quest 25% statement credit on food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases made onboard United- and United Express-operated flights.	70