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Latest Infographic: Avoiding Baggage Fees and Saving Money on Travel

by on July 26, 2011

Baggage fees are one of the many nuisances of modern day travel. But as it turns out, they’re avoidable if you use the right credit card.

We’ve put together an infographic with information on how you can use your credit card to avoid the $25+ charges levied on checked bags, along with some information on which credit cards can help you gain that most of elusive of airline perks – Elite status.

With Elite status, not only do you avoid paying to put your bags in the cargo hold, but you can also enjoy things like discounted or free upgrades, 50% mileage bonuses on future flights, and free food, drinks, and wifi in luxury airline lounges.

Click through to see the full-sized graphic:

 For more info on the cards that will get you free bags:

Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express
American+Express Gold+Delta+SkyMiles Credit Card
  • Bonus Miles: Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel after you spend $500 on the Card within the first three months of Cardmembership.
  • Earn As You Spend: Get 2X miles on Delta purchases and 1X miles for all other eligible dollars spent.
  • Check your first bag free on every Delta flight - that's a savings of up to $200 per round trip for a family of four.
  • Premium Travel Perks: Settle in sooner with Priority Boarding, and enjoy the skies with 20% in-flight savings to use toward meals, beverages, and movies awarded as a statement credit.
  • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95.
  • Terms and Restrictions Apply.
Cons
  • Has annual fee
  • Needs excellent credit
Annual Fee Signup Bonus APR , Variable* APR Promotions
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95 Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening 15.24% - 19.24% Variable None

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