With airline baggage fees on the rise, some of our suitcases are starting to feel a little lonely. The good news? No matter which airline you prefer, there’s an affordable mid-tier card that will cover those baggage fees for you.
Most major U.S. carriers charge $45 and up per bag, so if you check a bag more than a couple times a year, this perk alone can offset the card’s annual fee. Plus, these cards pack other valuable perks like priority boarding, free seat selection and award flight discounts.
Read on to find your — and your suitcase’s — perfect match.
United Airlines: For a $150 annual fee (which is actually $0 for the first year), this card provides a free checked bag for you and a companion. I also love that it gives me automatic discounts when I redeem my miles.
American Airlines: Don’t fly American enough to reach elite status? This card offers elite-like perks for a $99 annual fee (waived for the first year), as well as a free checked bag for up to five travelers. Now that’s a party.
Southwest Airlines: You can get free bags for up to nine people for just a $99 annual fee with this card. (Although I personally like this one for its free extra-legroom upgrades.) Family trip, here we come.
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