Air travel with only a carry-on bag saves you money and time, but can also be stressful. This is especially true when you have to fight for overhead bin space. We review options and tips for getting priority boarding when you don’t have airline status.
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Do you all find the hunt for overhead bin space to be stressful as well? How do you ensure that you get a space for your carry-on bag? 😎
We are lucky because our daughter is only two so we priority boarding!! But good info!! Thanks
Like the point that you made regarding people stuffing everything into the overhead bin. The one thing that bugs me is when things aren't orderly in the overhead bin; bags sideways, 4 inches from another bag, etc.
Wow, i've never ever had an issue with overhead bin space so I always thought Priority boarding was simply to get on & off first. I guess I'll have to start taking this into consideration when getting my ticket.
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Hey I recognized Sacramento airport in there for b-roll Are you based there?
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Just wanted to add that Barclays AA credit card also has preferred boarding. Most people forget that Barclays is a viable alternative to the Citi AA credit cards.
I waited an hour and a half one time to get my bag back that I checked onto an American Airlines flight after landing. After that annoying experience I got the Citi Aadvantage credit card so that I could at least check a bag for free. As a really tall dude, I need more space to pack. Airlines in general are annoying enough to charge hefty fees for extra legroom for the privileged of being comfortable.
Barclays aviator mastercard (personal and business) also gets you preferred boarding. (for you and up to 4 others)
Nice video. I prefer to spend the maximum time in the lounges instead of priority boarding. Rather board last than standing in queues like school kids.
Great info, thanks.
Thanks a lot for the video. I have the United Explorer card as well as the Southwest Priority card and I got approved for Global Entry this year so I've got those bases covered. I need to look into something for American Airlines and that will cover the airlines that fly out of my closest airport.
Since I'm based out of Chicago, I'm pretty UA loyal and have the Explorer card. I find the free checked back and priority boarding incredibly valuable. There was a year where we were doing a lot of travel with UA and opted by purchase the Economy Plus subscription. We ended up saving money, getting more space, and priority boarding. I'd suggest folks look into that as it may be a viable option. We always buy Economy Plus so it made sense for us. I've also flown that more space option with Jet Blue and it was delightful.
Hi,, the for the tips, the priority boarding with the brand cards, is buying the ticket or just showing at the counter…
Very insightful. Thanks for making this video.
We traveled on Delta this past week from Atlanta to Sacramento and Active Duty Military and their spouse (us) received priority boarding above diamond status members. Welcome surprise. Also, Atlanta was a 45 min layover hub transferring from a smaller plain. Was glad I checked my pilot bag otherwise we might have missed our connecting flight waiting in line immediately after landing.
The collapsible bag. Awesome idea. 😎
Even when you get Main Cabin 1 on Delta, sometimes you have to be at the front of the group just to be safe. It's crazy how many people board in Main1. Looking forward to finally getting Gold status with them later this year and getting ahead of the Main1 chaos.
Also, since United's general boarding groups go Window (3), Middle (4), Aisle (5) then basic, aim for a window seat if you're on a regular economy ticket!
Do you know of any good sites or blogs where it breaks down how many points you need for economy/first class flights ? What airlines have the best redemptions to the city you want to travel
Great video. Keep up the great work 👍
As a Delta Platinum Medallion I know exactly what you mean. Delta devalued Platinum Medallion this year and now they board after C+ and with Gold. It was frustrating, but the auto upgrade to C+ makes certain I have overhead space. And, make sure your subscriber's know that MB1 Is really not priority boarding since anyone with a Delta CC gets that also. That means pretty much everyone.