These airlines have the best benefits for business travelers

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• Several airlines offer benefits for business travelers.
• Flying in business class is undoubtedly the biggest business travel perk of all.
• Free checked bags and free upgrades are among the most common perks.

If there’s one thing we expect with business travel, it’s all about the perks. This could mean a premium lounge, priority check-in and/or comfortable seats. These are just a few of the “must haves” that travelers should expect when choosing an airline. With that in mind, let’s look at the airlines that rolled out the red carpet for business travel, in no particular order.

12. Air Canada

Air Canada is a surprising addition to the benefits of airline business travel.

Air Canada’s Aeroplan members enjoy a host of business benefits for Elite Status travelers, including free checked bags, access to North American Maple Leaf lounges, a priority phone line and other rewards.

11. Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines offers a small but surprisingly good set of benefits.

Southwest Airlines has been known for years as one of the most basic, no-frills airlines, but its business fare includes enough perks to make it stand out. Select business customers receive priority boarding A1-A15, a free drink and free internet on board.

10. Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines knows how to treat its business customers.

Not only do all passengers on Singapore Airlines have access to the best in entertainment, but business travelers will also love the easy check-in process and priority treatment they receive in premium economy and above.

9. United Airlines

MileagePlus is a great program for business travelers from United Airlines.

Business travelers who frequent United Airlines should be members of its MileagePlus Premier program. Members enjoy many benefits such as premium Economy Plus seats, free travel companions, access to sold-out flights and a dedicated Premier member hotline.

8. Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is ramping up its business travel benefits.

Frequent business travelers will undoubtedly enjoy the benefits of Virgin Atlantic’s Flight Club. You can use previously earned points to choose any open seat and receive a priority upgrade. Best of all, Flying Club members have reserved seats on each flight in case of last-minute travel changes.

7. Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is known for its luxury benefits and perks.

With Qatar Airways, not only do you get perks like noise-cancelling headphones and fine wines, but you can also enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience when traveling abroad. The airline’s rewards program, Privilege Club, is also free with discount seats, increased baggage allowance and bonus miles.

6. JetBlue

JetBlue is ramping up its perks offerings for business travelers.

Business travelers who frequent Jet Blue can earn points and unlock benefits such as priority security lanes, early boarding with Group B and a free beer, wine or alcoholic beverage on board. Plus, you can get free checked bags, upgraded seats, priority boarding and dedicated check-in lines.

5. Lufthansa

Lufthansa has a great program to earn miles and benefits.

When you join Lufthansa’s Miles & More program, you can earn miles for booking rental cars and hotels, two must-haves for business travelers. In addition, you can earn points on 35 partner airlines. Better yet, kids under 11 fly free when business turns into pleasure.

4. British Airways

The British Airways Business Travel Program is great for international travel.

Business travelers who are members of the British Airways Executive Club will immediately find something to their liking with the airline’s ‘On Business’ programme. This service rewards small and medium-sized businesses with points that can be redeemed for travel and/or seat upgrades.

3. The Emirates

Emirates Airlines is one of the best in the world for benefits.

Arguably one of the most premium airlines in the world, Emirates will roll out the red card for its business customers enrolled in its Skywards program. In addition to free checked bags, you can access luxury Middle Eastern lounges and enjoy in-flight amenities such as free Wi-Fi and some of the most attentive service in the air.

2. Delta Airlines

SkyMiles members with Delta Airlines get a lot of perks.

One of the best perks of being a Delta SkyMiles business customer is getting priority check-in and free upgrades. Additionally, you can access Delta’s Sky Club, Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge using your Skymiles credit card.

1. American Airlines

The American Airlines AAdvantage program is great for business travelers.

Frequent business travelers should become AAdvantage customers with American Airlines. As you earn points, you can earn three free checked bags, Group 1 boarding and free upgrades.

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