Gold Benefit

Preferred Boarding

All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Preferred Boarding benefit.

Details

Most of the cards branded by the airlines give you an "early boarding" perk when you book with their card. The early boarding status is automatically applied to your ticket. Why not get on a littler earlier and find overhead room for your carry-on. The (+) are our recommended keeper card for each airlines. They are generally the business version because the fee is tax deductible.

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Our Top Selections for Preferred Boarding (+)

Includes Companions

		Value
	CitiBiz AAdvantage Platinum Select Get priority boarding on American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travelers listed on the same reservation	50
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation. reservation. Not valid for additional card members.	50
	Southwest Performance Business Get 4 upgraded boardings per year when available.	50
	United Business Card The primary cardholder and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.	50
	United Quest Card The Primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.	50

Other Cards with Solid Value for Preferred Boarding (=)

		Value
	AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Get priority boarding on American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travelers listed on the same reservation.	40
	AAdvantage Executive World Elite Get preferred boarding on American Airlines flights and priority airport screening for up to 8 (where available)	40
	Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC Get priority boarding on American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 companions listed on the same reservation.	40
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.	40
	Delta SkyMiles Gold Personal Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.	40
	Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.	40
	Delta Skymiles Reserve Business Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation. additional card members.	40
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal Get zone 1 priority boarding for up to 9 travelers on the same Delta reservation.	40
	Southwest Priority Get 4 upgraded boardings per year when available.	40
	United Club Infinite Card The Primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.	40
	United Explorer Card The Primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.	40