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
Value | ||
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United Club Card Business You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags. |
100 |
Other Cards with Solid Value for Free Checked Bag (=)
Value | ||
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AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 | |
AAdvantage Executive World Elite Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 travel companions. |
75 | |
Alaska Airlines Visa Business Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 | |
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 | |
Chase Aeroplan Your first checked bag is free on Air Canada for you and up to 8 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 | |
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation. |
75 | |
CitiBiz AAdvantage Platinum Select Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 travel companions. |
75 | |
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 | |
Delta SkyMiles Gold Personal 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 | |
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 | |
Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal 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 | |
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 | |
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 |
Cards Offering Some Value for Free Checked Bag with Limitations (-)
Value | ||
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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 | |
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal 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 | |
Southwest Performance Business Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 | |
Southwest Plus Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 | |
Southwest Premier Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 | |
Southwest Premier Business Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 | |
Southwest Priority Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone. |
50 | |
United Business Card The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free. |
50 | |
United Club Infinite Card You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags. |
50 | |
United Explorer Card The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free. |
50 | |
United Quest Card You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags. |
50 |