Latest Infographic: Avoiding Baggage Fees and Saving Money on Travel

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.

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

United MileagePlus® Explorer Card
	Earn up to 40,000 bonus miles & first year free, a $95 value* First checked bag is free for you and a companion when you fly United flights, up to a $50 value Board your flight before general boarding with priority boarding privileges Visit the United Club with two complimentary day passes every year, up to a $100 value Earn 2 miles for each $1 spent on airline tickets purchased from United and 1 mile per $1 for everything else Your miles don't expire and there is no limit to the number of miles you can earn
Annual Fee Signing Promo APR, variable* Intro APR Promotions $0 the first year, then $95 25,000 United Airlines Miles Bonus - after your first use, an additional 5,000 when you add an authorized user to your account, and 10,000 more miles when you spend $25,000 on your card. APR: 15.24% Default APR: 29.99% Cash Adv: 19.24% Purchase: None Bal Trans: None

Delta Airlines - Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card
	Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95 Check your first bag Free- for up to 9 people on your reservation - on every Delta flight Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings
Annual Fee Signing Promo APR, variable* Intro APR Promotions $0 the first year, then $95 30,000 Delta Miles Bonus after spending $500 - in the first 3 months Min APR: 15.24% Max APR: 19.24% Default APR: 27.24% Cash Adv: 25.24% Purchase: None Bal Trans: None