Hi everyone!

I am new to this forum and hope I am posting in the right place.

I am the primary cardholder of a United Explorer card. My husband is not a primary cardholder, but I ordered a second card for him with his name on it (my account number).

I just booked a flight for him using only my Mileage Plus miles (he has no United miles) and no cash. He will be traveling alone to Hawaii (I'll be on a different flight because of miles).

If he shows "his" United Explorer card, can he get a free checked bag? I ask because 1) he's not the primary holder, 2) we didn't use his miles to get the ticket, and 3) we didn't use my United Explorer card to pay for anything related to the ticket.

We're now trying to decide who packs what, so this info would be a big help =)

Thanks in advance!!