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No, you don’t get free checked bags with Chase Sapphire Reserve when flying. This benefit is more common with Chase’s co-branded airline cards, such as those partnered with United Airlines.
How to Use the Travel Credit to Cover Baggage Fees
There is a way you can indirectly get free checked bags with the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. The card comes with an annual $300 travel credit, which reimburses you for the cost of baggage fees and nearly any other travel-related purchases.
Travel credits are applied to your account the same day a qualifying purchase posts. Also, credits should appear on your monthly statement within 1-2 billing periods.
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@1eureka100: Yes, you can! Chase Sapphire Reserve allows you to activate your Priority Pass membership with no additional cost. Once you've enrolled, you can use your Priority Pass membership card to get into a Priority Pass lounge, even if the flight is not booked using the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
Thanks for answering that question . On other hands can one use an airline branded card for ticket purchase and get free luggage check in benefit and for the same trip use chase sapphire reserve for lounge benefits ?