Green Benefit
Free Checked Bag
All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Free Checked Bag benefit.
Details
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.
Our Top Selections for Free Checked Bag (+)
Includes 2 Bags & Companion
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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 (=)
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Alaska Airlines Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 |
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Alaska Airlines Business Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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American Airlines CitiBusiness Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 travel companions. |
75 |
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Chase Aeroplan Your first checked bag is free on Air Canada for you and up to 8 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 |
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Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 travel companions. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
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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. |
75 |
Cards Offering Some Value for Free Checked Bag with Limitations (-)
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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. |
50 |
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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. |
50 |
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 |
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 |
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 |
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 |
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 |
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United Business The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free. |
50 |
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United Club Infinite You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags. |
50 |
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United Explorer The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free. |
50 |
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United Quest You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags. |
50 |