Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. Editor's Note This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Checked bag fees can add up quickly , especially if you travel frequently or with companions.
Fortunately, many airline credit cards offer a free checked bag for the primary cardholder and, in some cases, several travelers on the same reservation.
Here's a look at the cards that can help you avoid checked bag fees, how their benefits work and what to know before booking your next flight .
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Alaska Airlines' first checked bag fee starts at $45. A second checked bag costs $55.
But if you have the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite credit card ($395 annual fee), Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature credit card ($95 annual fee) or the Atmos Rewards Visa Signature Business Card ($70 for the company and $25 per card in annual fees), you're in luck. You can check the first bag for free for yourself and up to six additional passengers (seven people total) on the same reservation on flights marketed by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.…