Airline Checked Baggage Policies Many airlines now charge passengers a fee for checked baggage. Below is a brief overview of some the major airlines' checked baggage fees and policies, published as of 6/18/09. Please note that these baggage fees apply each way on select flights. Rules regarding baggage allowances vary between airlines and change frequently, so remember to check for updates whenever you plan to fly. View the latest information on each airline’s policy using the links provided on this page, or visit your airline's web site directly. |
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| Airlines | Applies to | Airline Policy | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Notes |
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| AeroMexico | To and from Mexico and Central America | View | Free | $25 |
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| Air Canada | Flights within Canada, between Canada and United States including Hawaii | View | Free | Free | |
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| Air New Zealand | Flights from the USA, Canada and Tahiti | View | Free | Free | |
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| Air France | International | View | Free | Free | |
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| AirTran | Domestic | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| Alaska Airlines | Domestic | View | Free | $25 | Tickets purchased on or after May 1, 2009, for travel on or after July 7, 2009, will be charged $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second checked bag. |
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| American Airlines | Within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| British Airways | International | View | Free | Free | |
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| Continental | Between Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America (excluding Brazil) and the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| Delta | Within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| Frontier Airlines | Domestic | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| Hawaiian Airlines | Domestic | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| JetBlue Airways | Domestic | View | Free | $30 | Customers booked prior to June 2, 2009 checking a second bag will be assessed a $20 second bag fee. |
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| Lufthansa | International | View | Free | Free | |
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| Mexicana | International including to/from the United States | View | Free | Free | |
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| Midwest Airlines | Domestic | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| Northwest | Domestic | View | $15 | $25 | View airline website for international baggage policies. |
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| Spirit Airlines | Domestic | View | $15 | $25 | 1st Bag - $19 Online, or $25 at the airport
2nd Bag - $25 Online or at the airport. |
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| Sun Country Airlines | Domestic,
International | View | $15 | $25 | |
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| Thai Airlines | To/from USA and Canada | View | Free | Free | |
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| United Airlines | Domestic, Canada, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas | View | $20 | $30 | For tickets purchased before May 14, 2009 a fee of $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second checked bag will apply. |
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| US Airways | Domestic, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean |
View | $15 | $25 | Beginning July 9, 2009 a fee of $20 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second checked bag will apply. |
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| Virgin America | Domestic, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean |
View | $15 | $15 | Passengers in the main cabin may check up to 10 bags for a fee of $15 each. |