Best Credit Card For Preferred Boarding Benefits

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

Most of the cards branded by the airlines give you an "early boarding" perk when you book with their card. The early boarding status is automatically applied to your ticket. Why not get on a littler earlier and find overhead room for your carry-on. The (+) are our recommended keeper card for each airlines. They are generally the business version because the fee is tax deductible.

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American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Business

Group 5 priority boarding on American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to four companions on the same reservation.

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Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business

Zone 1 priority boarding on Delta flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.

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Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business

Group 5 priority boarding on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.

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Our Top Selections for Preferred Boarding (+)

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		Value
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Business Group 5 priority boarding on American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to four companions on the same reservation.	50
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Zone 1 priority boarding on Delta flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	50
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Group 5 priority boarding on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	50
	United Business Group 2 priority boarding on United flights for the primary cardholder and all the companions on the same reservation.	50
	United Quest Group 2 priority boarding on United flights for the primary cardholder and companions on the same reservation.	50

Other Cards with Solid Value for Preferred Boarding (=)

		Value
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Executive Group 4 priority boarding on American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	50
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Globe Preferred boarding on American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	50
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Platinum Group 5 priority boarding on American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to four companions on the same reservation.	50
	Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Preferred boarding for the primary cardholder and up to six companions on the same reservation.	50
	Atmos Rewards Visa Business Preferred boarding on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to six companions on the same reservation.	50
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Zone 1 priority boarding for the cardholder and up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.	50
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Zone 1 priority boarding for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	50
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Zone 1 priority boarding for the cardholder and up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.	50
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Zone 1 priority boarding on Delta flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	50
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Zone 1 priority boarding on Delta flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	50
	JetBlue Premier Group A priority boarding on JetBlue flights for the primary cardholder and up to four companions on the same reservation.	50
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Group 5 priority boarding on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	50
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Group 5 priority boarding on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	50
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Complimentary Preferred seat selection within 48 hours of departure for up to 8 passengers per reservation.	50
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Group 5 priority boarding on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	50
	United Club Group 2 priority boarding on United flights for the primary cardholder and companions on the same reservation.	50
	United Explorer Group 2 priority boarding on United flights for the primary cardholder and companions on the same reservation.	50