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Also: Amtrak orders more new trains to meet growing demand August 23, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Benefits of airline credit cards by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] [Airline credit cards]( can be an easy and often inexpensive way to get extra perks when flying. For example, many airline credit cards offer a [free checked baggage allowance](. The [Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card]( offers cardmembers and up to eight companions on the same reservation a first checked bag free on Delta Air Lines flights. You can also get [priority boarding]( with select airline credit cards. For example, the [Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card]( provides priority boarding on Alaska Airlines flights to the cardholder and up to six guests traveling on the same reservation. You may also get extra perks on your flights. The [Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card]( offers cardholders four upgraded boardings annually and 25% back on inflight purchases on Southwest Airlines flights. Some premium airline credit cards also offer lounge access. For example, the [Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®]( offers Admirals Club access to the cardholder and up to two travel companions (or a spouse/partner and children under 18) with same-day travel on eligible American Airlines and Oneworld flights. And some airline credit cards even make it easier to [earn airline status](. With the [United Explorer Card]( you can earn 500 Premier qualifying points for every $12,000 you spend on purchases, up to 1,000 PQPs in a calendar year. Consider what perks you want when flying, and then check out the following articles to find the best card for you: - [Best credit cards for American Airlines flyers]( - [Best Delta Air Lines credit cards]( - [The best credit cards for United Airlines flyers]( - [Best credit cards for airport lounge access]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: DAVID PAPAZIAN/GETTY IMAGES. Today’s top stories [Alaska Airlines 3-day sale: Fly to Mexico, Caribbean and Central America for as low as $115 one-way]( Book by Aug. 24 to score cheap flights to warm-weather destinations through Alaska Airlines. [Read more]( [Amtrak orders more new trains to meet growing demand]( Amtrak placed an order for 10 more of its new Amtrak Airo trains to meet surging passenger demand. 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