Best airline credit cards of 2026
For people loyal to one airline: free bags, priority boarding, lounge access and faster status.
By Quy Dinh · Updated Oct 25, 2026
Our picks
A free checked bag for you and up to 8 companions, Zone 5 boarding and a $100 Delta Stays credit, for $150 ($0 the first year).
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A companion ticket every year after renewal, $2,500 toward Medallion status, free checked bags and 3x on Delta and hotels, for $350.
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15 Sky Club visits a year, Centurion Lounges on Delta days, a yearly companion certificate and $2,500 toward Medallion status, for $650.
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A free checked bag for you and a companion, Group 2 boarding, two United Club passes a year and cheaper award flights, for $150.
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7,500 points every anniversary, a free checked bag, a preferred seat when you book and Group 5 boarding, for $229.
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We compared the perks you get on every trip (bags, boarding, lounges), the yearly extras like companion tickets, and what each card does for elite status. Our editorial guidelines.
For education only, not financial advice. Offers and benefits change; each card’s page shows when we last checked it.
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