If you fly more than 3 times per year this may be helpful to you to rid luggage fees. First, an airline branded credit card grants one FREE bag checking per flight. The downside is that many of these types of credit cards have an annual fee. Some though, like United’s Explorer Card waives that fee the first year. Other credit cards have different benefits that allow your accrued points to go towards checking bags, so read your card’s benefits. Did you know Southwest Airlines doesn’t charge for up to 2 checked bags?