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Preferred Boarding

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

Details

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.

Our Top Selections for Preferred Boarding (+)

Includes Companions

Value
CitiBiz AAdvantage Platinum Select CitiBiz AAdvantage Platinum Select

Get priority boarding on American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travelers listed on the same reservation

50
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business

Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation. reservation. Not valid for additional card members.

50
Southwest Performance Business Southwest Performance Business

Get 4 upgraded boardings per year when available.

50
United Business Card United Business Card

The primary cardholder and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.

50
United Quest Card United Quest Card

The Primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.

50

Other Cards with Solid Value for Preferred Boarding (=)

Value
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite

Get priority boarding on American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travelers listed on the same reservation.

40
AAdvantage Executive World Elite AAdvantage Executive World Elite

Get preferred boarding on American Airlines flights and priority airport screening .

40
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC

Get priority boarding on American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 companions listed on the same reservation.

40
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Delta SkyMiles Gold Business

Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.

40
Delta SkyMiles Gold Personal Delta SkyMiles Gold Personal

Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.

40
Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal

Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.

40
Delta Skymiles Reserve Business Delta Skymiles Reserve Business

Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation. additional card members.

40
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal

Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.

40
Southwest Priority Southwest Priority

Get 4 upgraded boardings per year when available.

40
United Club Infinite Card United Club Infinite Card

The Primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.

40
United Explorer Card United Explorer Card

The Primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.

40