Baggage Regulations

Baggage Regulations

Carry On Baggage

In general two items may be carried onboard the plane per passenger. The dimensions vary slightly by carrier and by aircraft type and layout. However, it is usually permitted to bring onboard an item that is 9” x 14” x 22”. Some airlines allow bags up to 25” in height onboard. Most airlines request that this carry-on bag should weigh less than 40 pounds, when filled.



Additionally, most airlines allow for one additional “personal item” to be brought onboard such as a briefcase, purse, diaper bag, outer garments, or a small shoulder bag. This item MUST fit under the seat.


Carry-On Baggage Rules By Airline



AIRLINE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF
CARRYONS
BAG SIZE COMBINED
CARRY-ON WEIGHT
NOTES
Alaska Air 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
51 inches (130 cm.)
unspecified all items must fit in sizer together
America West 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
45 linear inches
unspecified must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin
American Airlines 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
45 linear inches
maximum of
40 lbs. (18 kg.)
must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin
Continental Airlines 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
51 inches (130 cm.)
maximum of
40 lbs. (18 kg.)
must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin
Delta Air 1
(+1 personal)
approximate dimensions
of 9"x14"x22"
total of
40 lbs. maximum
must fit in Delta's
"SizeWise" baggage sizer
Frontier Airlines 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
49 linear inches
unspecified must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin
Northwest Airlines 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
45 inches (115 cm.)
maximum of
40 lbs. (18 kg.)
must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin
Southwest Airlines 1
(+1 personal)
approximate dimensions
of 10"x16"x24"
unspecified must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin
United Airlines 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
45 inches (115 cm.)
unspecified must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin
US Airways 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
50 inches (126 cm.)
total of
40 lbs. maximum
personal item maximum
size of 36 linear inches
British Airways 1 Maximum of 115 cm. (46 in.) total of
13 lbs. maximum
first class & business class
are allowed 2 carry-on bags
Lufthansa Air 1 Maximum of 115 cm. (46 in.) total of
17.5 lbs. maximum
first class & business class
are allowed 2 carry-on bags
Qantas Airlines 1
(+1 personal)
maximum L+W+H of
45 inches (115 cm.)
maximum of
15 lbs. (7 kg.)
must fit under seat
or in the overhead bin



Checked Baggage - Domestic (USA):

In general you may check two pieces of luggage per person - luggage NOT to be carried into the main compartment but placed in the baggage compartment of the aircraft. These bags should be less than 62 linear inches (height + width + length), usually a 29” Suitcase will work. However, each bag must also weigh 50 pounds or less, or a penalty will be assessed.

Each checked bag must have the name of the person traveling affixed to the outside of the bag and we recommend you have your name and address on a piece of paper on the inside or your checked bags, as well.

Checked Baggage - International:

In general you may check two pieces of luggage per person - luggage NOT to be carried into the main compartment but placed in the baggage compartment of the aircraft. These bags should be less than 62 linear inches (height + width + length), usually a 29” Suitcase will work. However, each bag must also weigh less than 50 pounds (70 pounds on some international flights), or a penalty will be assessed.

Each checked bag must have the name of the person traveling affixed to the outside of the bag, we recommend you have your name and address on a piece of paper on the inside or your checked bags, as well.

Some checked items are assessed a special handling charge because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements. Examples are: Bicycles, Golf Bags.


Checked Baggage Fees By Airline



AIRLINE FIRST
CHECKED
BAG
SECOND
CHECKED
BAG
THIRD
CHECKED
BAG
OVERWIEGHT FEES OVERSIZE FEES
Alaska Airlines $0 $25.00 $125.00 50LBS OR LESS $0
51 - 100LBS - $100
63 - 80" $50
81 - 115" $75
America West $15.00 $25.00 $100.00 51 - 70LBS $65 - $150
71 - 100LBS $115-$200
63" - 80" $100
American Airlines $15.00 $25.00 $100.00 51 - 70LBS $50
71 - 99LBS $100
63" + $150
Continental Airlines $0 $0 $100.00 50 - 70LBS $50
71LBS + NOT ACCEPTED
63" - 115" $150
Delta Air $0 $25.00 $80.00 51 - 70LBS $80
71 - 100LBS - $100
63" - 80" $150
Frontier Airlines $0 $25.00 $50.00 51LBS + $75 63" + $75
Northwest Airlines $15.00 $25.00 $100.00 51LBS + $100
71 - 99 LBS - $100
63" + $100
Southwest Airlines $0 $0 $25.00 51 - 70LBS $25
71LBS + $50
63" + $50
United Airlines $15.00 $25.00 $100.00 51 - 100LBS $125 63" + $125
US Airways $15.00 $25.00 $100.00 51 - 70LBS $50
71 - 99LBS $100
63" + $150
British Airways $0 $0 $50.00 51 - 70LBS $50
71LBS + NOT ACCEPTED
63" + $50
Lufthansa Air $0 $0 $100.00 51 - 70LBS $25
71LBS + NOT ACCEPTED
Contact Lufthansa
Qantas Airlines $8-$106 $8-$106 $8-$106 Contact Quantas Contact Quantas



Disclaimer:

For information purposes only. Please verify all information with the TSA and the airline prior to traveling.

* Several airlines exempt elite frequent fliers and full-fare passengers from checked-bag fees ** Passengers may also carry on one personal item such as coat, purse or laptop case