| Login |   The Airfarewatchdog Blog Airline baggage fees chart Posted by George on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Here we list, airline by airline, fees for checked bags on major US airlines. These fees are for domestic economy class travel (which in some cases includes Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Canada) only and may be higher on international flights. There are all kinds of exceptions to these fees, especially for certain classes of frequent flyers and military personnel. These fees are cumulative and are double for round-trip travel. They are subject to change and were accurate to the best of our knowledge as of Nov 5, 2008. If you're a heavy packer, you'll want to fly with Airtran, Alaska, Frontier and Southwest, even if there's a cheaper fare on another ailrine. See also: shipping services (FedEx, UPS, etc) vs. the airlines. Airline | First checked bag
| Second checked bag
| Additional bags
| Overweight bags
| Oversized bags | | Airtran | $0 $15 | $10 paid online, $20 at airport $25
| $50 | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $29 $39
71 to 99 lbs: $69 $79 | 62-70 total linear inches: $29 $39; 71-80 inches $69 $79 | | Alaska | $0 | $0 $25
| First bag over 2: $50; next five bags: $100; 7th or more: $150 | 51-100 lbs: $50 | 63-80 inches: $50; 81-115 inches: $75 | | American | $15 | $25 | Bags 3-5: $100; 6th or more: $200 | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $50; 71-100 lbs: $100. These fees may be higher on international routes | 63 inches and over: $150 | | Continental | $15 (effective for travel on/after Oct 7) | $25 | $75 nonstop/$100 connecting | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $50
Over 70 lbs not accepted. | 63 inches and over: $100 | | Delta | $0 ($15 effective Dec 5) | $50 ($25 effective Dec 5)
| Third bag: $125; Bags 4, and 5: $80 each
Bags 6, 7, and 8: $110 each (does anyone really fly with 8 bags?)
Bags 9 and 10: $180 each | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $90 ($150 for travel outside US)
71 to 99 lbs: $150 ($300 each outside US) | 63-80 total linear inches: $150 $175
| | Frontier | $0 $15 | $25 | $50 | 51-100 lbs: $75 | 63-80 inches: $75 | | JetBlue | $0 | $20 | $75 | 51-70 lbs: $50; 71-99 lbs: $100 | 63-80 inches: $75 | | Northwest | $15 | $25 | $100 | 51-70 lbs: $50 | 63-160 inches: $100 | | Spirit | $15 online/$20 at airport | $25 | Bags 3-5: $100 | 51-70 lbs: $50
71 to 99 lbs: $100 | 62-79 inches: $100; 80 inches and over: $150 | | Southwest | $0 | $0 | First additional bag: $25; bags 4-9: $50; 10 and more: $110 | 51-70 lbs: $25; 71-100 lbs: $50 | 62-80 inches: $50 | | United | $15 | $25 | Bags 1-4: $125; 5th or more: $250 | $100 | 63-115 inches: $125 | | US Airways | $15 | $25 | Bags 3-9: $100 | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $50
71 to 99 lbs: $100 | 62-80 total linear inches: $100 |
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Most interesting that the only airline making money is the only airline that doesn't charge for every little thing. Go Southwest!!!!!
by Kathy on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Found your info on checked bagage very helpful but how about including other airlines. There is a world outside of the USA.
by Dennis Taylor on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Why not just raise ticket prices? I think this is just a way for the airlines to sell ticket low then add all the fees on. I would rather pay more for my ticket and no fees to pay. What is next???
by Katrina on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Great chart! And of course, Great Website.
Thanks
by Gary on Friday, May 30, 2008
No! I don't want to pay more on MY ticket for all those packing-challenged people who think they have to bring everything but the kitchen sink in their suitcase. Let them pay for all those bags and all that weight, not me!
by Linda on Friday, May 30, 2008
Very helpful, thanks. Would be nice to include the allowable baggage dimensions for carry on as well.
by jet on Friday, May 30, 2008
George, you're already out of date on Alaska. They announced bag fees this week.
by David G on Friday, May 30, 2008
Love the chart - Wish it was "printable" . It would also be nice to have the restrictions on carry on as well.
by Richard Auth on Saturday, May 31, 2008
Anybody know if you can pay with a credit card at the Skycap?
by Amy Alkon on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
United charging $15 for first bag, beginning with tickets bought on June 13, 2008 and after.
by Sonny on Thursday, June 12, 2008
well this is really going to fuck over all of us who ski and snowboard in the winter with an extra $100 on every flight.
by kevin on Friday, June 13, 2008
Have there been any additional fee increases since you posted the Baggage fee list by airline on your blog 5/28/08.By the way this is a very helpful list ,thanks I am in the travel expense department an this will come in handy
by Erika on Monday, July 07, 2008
Recently charged $50 (not $29) by AirTran for oversized bag. Creative (and rude) agent measured my bag along the curved edges (as opposed to side to side) and this added 4 inches. When I questioned it she said "pay the $50 or get out of line".
by Mike on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Notice that Southwest is one of two airlines that doesn't charge for a second bag. That is because they are one of the few profitable US airlines.
by Davin Peterson on Friday, July 25, 2008
Great chart - would like to see a column added for golf/sports equipment.
by Paula on Friday, July 25, 2008
if week bought tickets before they decided to charge for luggage - do we have to pay the fee?
by janine on Friday, July 25, 2008
Alaska's baggage policies have changed. They are charging effective 07/01/08. Just a note to those reading up on this subject.
by R.M. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Frontier is now charging $15 for the first checked bag. The fee is effective for tickets purchased after September 13 for travel after November 1. Southwest and Delta are now the only two airlines that don't charge for the first checked bag.
by Jake on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Why
by klogo on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
No kiddin Dennis
by klogo on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Frontier started charging to breath on the plane, they don't feed you either.
UsAirways requires that everyone close their eyes for the entire flight and NO TALKING EITHER.
by klogo on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
One very important consideration that was missed is the exemption of these fees for members of frequent flyer programs. For instance, United waives most fees for pretty much all of the membership types. And International is NOT usually higher, it's usually LESS (such as first 2 bags are free)
by Shannon on Thursday, October 02, 2008
One very important consideration that was missed is the exemption of these fees for members of frequent flyer programs. For instance, United waives most fees for pretty much all of the membership types. And International is NOT usually higher, it's usually LESS (such as first 2 bags are free)
by Shannon on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Does anyone know how to measure a baggage? Does the 'linear inch" include the height of wheels and handle?
by SP Lim on Monday, October 13, 2008
This is out of date. Be sure to check your air carriers website so you're not surprised when you get to the ticket counter.
by Crystal on Saturday, October 18, 2008
OVERLOOKED WAS AMERICAN WAIVES FLEQUENT FLYIERS TOP TIER MEMBERS AND ANYONE TRAVELING INTERNATIONAL.
by MICHELLE on Saturday, October 18, 2008
Goodness, people don't read sometimes! :)
"There are all kinds of exceptions to these fees, especially for certain classes of frequent flyers and military personnel."
by George Hobica on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I already had problems every finding a spot for my tiny roll-aboard bag when flying for business. Now those of us with legitamately small carry-on luggage will have to compete with those just trying to stuff big bags in overheads so they can avoid fees. Another genius stroke by the airline industry.
by PKK on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I think they should just have a weight limit and weigh the passenger with the bag. Smaller people can take a bag free.
by NKM on Thursday, November 13, 2008
This is a total ripoff... Airtran charged us $39 each on duffles that had pillows in them because of the measurement on our outbound flight but not on the return... what nitwits came up with asking us to bring more luggage on board?
by lupdy on Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Continental did not charge me for my first checked bag from IAH to LAX this week (Nov 27, 2008), they may have postponed charging for the first bag based on info above. Hopefully I will not have to pay on my way back!
by DaughterNature on Thursday, November 27, 2008 Post a Comment
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