Baggage Fees Guide
Domestic Economy Class Baggage Fees Chart
The Baggage Fee Chart is for United States domestic flights in the economy class. Use the chart to find the latest checked bags and carry on restrictions. The fees listed are for one way only. Double the fee if you are traveling roundtrip (once for the departure flight and once for the return flight). Luggage fees add up quickly. Include these fees in your total cost estimates before booking your flight.
Most airlines share the same guidelines for baggage allowances. Listed below are the common principles for checked and carry-on bags, exceptions, and waived fees. Check with each airline for more specific information.
Check It Out
Luggage the airplane carries for you in their cargo hold is considered a “checked bag”. Bag size is restricted to 62 linear inches. Add the length, width, and height of one piece of luggage. If the sum exceeds 62 inches, the bag is oversize. Each bag must weigh less than 50 pounds. Luggage weighing more than 50 pounds is overweight. Airlines tack on hefty fees for oversize and overweight bags.
Purchase a compact travel scale and pack it with you. Buy souvenirs and gifts without the fear of overweight penalties. Bring on the snow globes!
Strollers and child restraint seats are usually checked for free. Luggage allowances for children vary according to each carrier and fare price. Consider how much gear kids require for family trips. In today’s economy your child may be worth his/her weight in luggage allowances—er, gold.
Long distance or frequent flights are difficult for toddlers. Make life easier by purchasing our CARES child restraint. Parents love it!
Carry-On, Easy Off
Luggage and personal items carried on to the airplane by passengers are considered “Carry-On”. Most carriers allow each passenger one carry-on item and one personal item. Personal items are purses, briefcases, backpacks, laptop computers, diaper bags, and camera cases. The following items do not count towards the carry-on allowance: food items, wheelchairs, crutches, coats, jackets and umbrellas.
Our airplane seat belt extenders come with a free tote. The tote fits perfectly in a jacket, carry-on bag, or airplane seat pocket. Keep your extender, airplane tickets, identification, ipod, and cell phone in one place.
Medical Assistance
Passengers who require medical supplies or equipment may usually check these items free of charge. They can also carry on the item without counting towards the carry-on allowance (must not exceed size and weight limits).
Upgrade & Save
Airplane carriers waive fees for qualifying passengers. First and business class passengers can check their second bag for free, saving up to $50 for each round trip. Consider this discount when deciding which class to fly. If you are tall or suffer knee problems, the upgrade might be worth the extra cost for the leg room alone.
Check each carrier website for special active military allowances. Frequent flyer programs or airline clubs offer complimentary upgrades or services. If you travel often, these promotions may benefit you in the long run.
The Baggage Fee Chart is for United States domestic flights in the economy class. Use the chart to find the latest checked bags and carry on restrictions. The fees listed are for one way only. Double the fee if you are traveling roundtrip (once for the departure flight and once for the return flight). Luggage fees add up quickly. Include these fees in your total cost estimates before booking your flight.
Most airlines share the same guidelines for baggage allowances. Listed below are the common principles for checked and carry-on bags, exceptions, and waived fees. Check with each airline for more specific information.
Check It Out
Luggage the airplane carries for you in their cargo hold is considered a “checked bag”. Bag size is restricted to 62 linear inches. Add the length, width, and height of one piece of luggage. If the sum exceeds 62 inches, the bag is oversize. Each bag must weigh less than 50 pounds. Luggage weighing more than 50 pounds is overweight. Airlines tack on hefty fees for oversize and overweight bags.
Purchase a compact travel scale and pack it with you. Buy souvenirs and gifts without the fear of overweight penalties. Bring on the snow globes!
Strollers and child restraint seats are usually checked for free. Luggage allowances for children vary according to each carrier and fare price. Consider how much gear kids require for family trips. In today’s economy your child may be worth his/her weight in luggage allowances—er, gold.
Long distance or frequent flights are difficult for toddlers. Make life easier by purchasing our CARES child restraint. Parents love it!
Carry-On, Easy Off
Luggage and personal items carried on to the airplane by passengers are considered “Carry-On”. Most carriers allow each passenger one carry-on item and one personal item. Personal items are purses, briefcases, backpacks, laptop computers, diaper bags, and camera cases. The following items do not count towards the carry-on allowance: food items, wheelchairs, crutches, coats, jackets and umbrellas.
Our airplane seat belt extenders come with a free tote. The tote fits perfectly in a jacket, carry-on bag, or airplane seat pocket. Keep your extender, airplane tickets, identification, ipod, and cell phone in one place.
Medical Assistance
Passengers who require medical supplies or equipment may usually check these items free of charge. They can also carry on the item without counting towards the carry-on allowance (must not exceed size and weight limits).
Upgrade & Save
Airplane carriers waive fees for qualifying passengers. First and business class passengers can check their second bag for free, saving up to $50 for each round trip. Consider this discount when deciding which class to fly. If you are tall or suffer knee problems, the upgrade might be worth the extra cost for the leg room alone.
Check each carrier website for special active military allowances. Frequent flyer programs or airline clubs offer complimentary upgrades or services. If you travel often, these promotions may benefit you in the long run.
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Carrier
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Carry-On Restrictions
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1st Checked Bag
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2nd Checked Bag
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Air Tran |
L+W+H=55"
|
$15
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$25
|
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Alaska Airlines
|
10"+17"+24"=51"
|
No Fee
|
$25
|
|
American Airlines
|
L+W+H=45"
40 lbs
|
$20
|
$30
|
|
Continental Airlines
|
L+W+H=45"
40 lbs |
$15
|
$25
|
|
Delta
|
L+W+H=45"
40 lbs |
$15
|
$25
|
|
Frontier
|
L+W+H=49"
35 lbs
|
$15
|
$25
|
|
Hawaiian Airlines
|
L+W+H=45"
25 lbs
|
$15
|
$25
|
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JetBlue Airways
|
8"+15"+18"=41"
|
No Fee
|
$20
|
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Midwest Airlines
|
9"+15"+21"=45"
50 lbs |
$15
|
$25
|
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Northwest Airlines
|
9"+14"+22"=45"
|
$15
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$25
|
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Southwest Airlines
|
10"+16"+24"=50"
|
No Fee
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No Fee
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United Airlines
|
L+W+H=45"
|
$15
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$25
|
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US Airways
|
L+W+H=45"
40 lbs |
$15
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$25
|
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Virgin America
|
L+W+H=50"
16 lbs
|
$15
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$15
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