American carriers heavily encourage fliers to get their branded credit cards in tandem with their loyalty programs, which often give perks like free checked bags, among other variously useful perks.
For example, if you have the Alaska credit card you get a free checked bag for each of up to 6 people on your reservation.
It sucks that they gouge infrequent passengers, but if you fly even a couple times a year the perks are worth the card fee for whichever airline you fly most.
Also, international flights often do have free checked bags regardless.
For example, if you have the Alaska credit card you get a free checked bag for each of up to 6 people on your reservation.
It sucks that they gouge infrequent passengers, but if you fly even a couple times a year the perks are worth the card fee for whichever airline you fly most.
Also, international flights often do have free checked bags regardless.