Air Canada’s Credit Card Gets You A Free Checked Bag And Priority Boarding On United—Even In Basic Economy

I receive compensation for content and many links on this blog. Be aware that websites may earn compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened. Citibank is an advertising partner of this site, as is American Express, Chase, Capital One, and others. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own, and have not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by my advertising partners. I do not write about all offers that are available -- instead focusing on miles, points, and cash back (and currencies that can be converted into the same). Terms apply to the offers and benefits listed on this page.A few days ago I laid out some of the unique and surprising ways to gain value from the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card (See rates and fees). The 15% discount on awards that include an Air Canada flight The credit you can earn towards status from spending on the card Taking advantage of a Hyatt status challenge through the new Air Canada-Hyatt relationship (the card now provides Aeroplan Silver status as an ongoing benefit, which qualifies members for a Globalist challenge) But there’s something pretty basic that I failed to mention. The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card doesn’t just get you basic travel benefits on Air Canada, and as an Aeroplan Silver that also means Star Alliance Silver benefits, but because Air Canada has an enhanced partnership with United – they’re revenue-neutral antitrust-immunized joint venture partners, which is as close as two airlines from different countries can often get to a merger while adhering to foreign ownership rules – you also get some great United benefits. Specifically, group 2 boarding priority (‘premier access’) check-in free checked bag up to 50 pounds on eligible itineraries The Air Canada card doesn’t just get you a checked bag on Air Canada, it gets you one with United also. And the bag benefit and boarding benefits are status-based, and apply even on basic economy fares. Topics on this page Editorial note: any opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any card issuer. Comments made in response to this post are not provided or commissioned nor have they been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any bank. It is not the responsibility of advertisers Citibank, Chase, American Express, Barclays, Capital One or any other advertiser to ensure that questions are answered, either. Terms and limitations apply to all offers.