✈ Best Cards for Inflight Perks, Best Time to Book Flights & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Last call to book flights on Delta for fewer Virgin Atlantic miles December 6, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Flying high on inflight perks by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] I spent entirely too much of my life thinking that “normal” people like me couldn’t take advantage of airline perks like complimentary upgrades, free checked bags and discounts on inflight food and beverages. After unlocking the power of travel cards with inflight perks, it only feels right to share what I’ve learned so that you don’t miss out on valuable years of perk-packed travel like I did. If you want to enjoy discounts on inflight purchases, you can’t go wrong with the [Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card]( one of [American Airlines’ AAdvantage cards]( a [Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards card]( or a [Delta Air Lines SkyMiles card](. TPG’s current count of [cards that can get you free checked bags when you fly]( is 26. This can be a valuable perk if you are on [Team Checked Luggage]( (or, like me, you have too many kids). If it’s a better seat you’re after, the [Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card]( comes with access to complimentary upgrades on Delta flights (subject to availability). In fact, the only time I’ve flown first class was thanks to one of these upgrades. Here are a few more TPG stories to help you harness the power of inflight perks: - [16 best airline credit cards]( - [The best carry-on luggage for every kind of trip]( - [The best airline credit cards with annual fees under $100]( - [Are airline credit cards worth it anymore?]( 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](. 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