NerdWallet’s 2026 Summer Travel Report warns that while many airline credit cards promise free checked bags, a range of fine-print restrictions can nullify the perk. Requirements vary by carrier and ...
JetBlue Airways was the first airline to raise checked baggage fees in response to increasing fuel prices. Now, nearly all of the biggest U.S.-based carriers have followed suit. Carriers have raised ...
Why we like it: While it’s not specifically a Southwest credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card can be incredibly useful for Southwest flyers. You’ll earn points on travel spending as well as ...