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 - $50 |
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 |
$25 |
$100.00 |
50 - 70LBS $50
71LBS + NOT ACCEPTED |
63" - 115" $150 |
| Delta Air |
$0 |
$50.00 |
$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 + $50
71 - 99 LBS - NOT ALLOWED |
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
