Best Credit Card For Free Checked Bag 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

Two checked bags free on United flights for the primary cardholder and one companion on the same reservation.

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Our Top Selections for Free Checked Bag (+)

Includes 2 Bags & Companion

		Value
	United Club Business Two checked bags free on United flights for the primary cardholder and one companion on the same reservation.	100

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

		Value
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Business First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to four companions on the same reservation.	100
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Executive First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	100
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Globe First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	100
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Platinum First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to four companions on the same reservation.	100
	Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature First checked bag free on domestic Alaska flights for the primary cardholder and up to six companions on the same reservation.	100
	Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite First checked bag free for the primary cardholder and up to six companions on the same reservation.	100
	Atmos Rewards Visa Business First checked bag free on domestic Alaska flights for the primary cardholder and up to six companions on the same reservation.	100
	Chase Aeroplan First checked bag free on Air Canada flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Gold First checked bag free on Delta flights for the cardholder and up to 9 companions on the same reservation. Cardholder must be included on the reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Business First checked bag free on domestic Delta flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum First checked bag free on Delta flights for the cardholder and up to 9 companions on the same reservation. Cardholder must be included on the reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business First checked bag free on domestic American Airlines flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	100
	Hawaiian Airlines Two checked bags free for the primary cardholder.	100
	JetBlue Business First checked bag free on JetBlue flights for the primary cardholder and up to three companions on the same reservation.	100
	JetBlue Plus First checked bag free on JetBlue flights for the primary cardholder and up to four travelers on the same reservation.	100
	JetBlue Premier First checked bag for the primary cardholder and up to three companions on the same reservation.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business First checked bag free on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus First checked bag free on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier First checked bag free on Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business First checked bag free for the cardmember and up to 8 additional passengers on the same reservation.	100
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority First checked bag free on domestic Southwest flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation.	100

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

		Value
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve First checked bag free on Delta flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	100
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business First checked bag free on Delta flights for the primary cardholder and up to nine companions on the same reservation.	100
	JetBlue First checked bag free on JetBlue flights for the primary cardholder and up to three companions on the same reservation.	100
	United Business First checked bag free on domestic United flights for the primary cardholder and one companion on the same reservation.	100
	United Club First two checked bags free on United flights for the primary cardholder and one companion on the same reservation.	100
	United Explorer First checked bag free on United flights for the primary cardholder and one companion on the same reservation.	100
	United Quest First two checked bags free for the primary cardholder and one more companions on the same reservation.	100