Free Checked Bag Credit Card Benefits

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

How'd you like to save money on your checked bags -- in some cases over $100 worth per trip when you consider your traveling companions. Most airline branded cards offer some version of "free checked bags." (+) versions include 2 bags and your companion. (-) are subpar "free checked bags" benefit, in our judgement.

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United Club Business

You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags.

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Our Top Selections for Free Checked Bag (+)

Includes 2 Bags & Companion

		Value
	United Club Business You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags.	100

Other Cards with Solid Value for Free Checked Bag (=)

		Value
	Alaska Airlines Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation.	100
	Alaska Airlines Business Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation.	100
	American Airlines AAvantage Aviator Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation.	100
	American Airlines Citi Business Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 travel companions.	100
	Chase Aeroplan Your first checked bag is free on Air Canada for you and up to 8 travel companions on the same reservation.	100
	Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 travel companions.	100
	Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travelers on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on reservation.	100
	Hawaiian Airlines Can now include sports equipment.	100
	JetBlue Business Your first checked bag is free on JetBlue and includes up to 4 travelers on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100
	JetBlue Plus Your first checked bag is free on JetBlue and includes up to 4 travelers on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100
	JetBlue Premier Your first checked bag is free on JetBlue and includes up to 3 travelers on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100

Cards Offering Some Value for Free Checked Bag with Limitations (-)

		Value
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on the reservation.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.	100
	United Business The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free.	100
	United Club You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags.	100
	United Explorer The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free.	100
	United Quest You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags.	100