Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Airline credit cards offer various benefits, including priority boarding. This feature allows cardholders to board the plane earlier, increasing the chances of finding overhead space for carry-on bags. The article examines the boarding privileges offered by different airlines’ credit cards, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. The article also highlights the boarding groups and procedures for each airline, as well as the benefits and limitations of carrying a cobranded credit card.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Airline credit cards promise to save time, not money, with priority boarding. Cardholders can board earlier, but it’s not a guarantee of overhead space. Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards cardholders board in Group C, while American Airlines’ AAdvantage cardholders board in Group 5. Delta’s SkyMiles cardholders board in Zone 5, and Frontier Airlines’ World Mastercard holders board in Group 4. JetBlue’s Business and Premier Card holders receive Group A boarding, while Southwest Airlines’ cardholders board in Groups 3-5. Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit cardholders board in Group 2, and United Airlines’ cardholders board in Group 2.
Priority boarding is just one of many benefits offered by airline credit cards, but it’s not worth carrying a card solely for this perk.
Escape requires planning, and airline credit cards are just one part of the equation.
