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Domestic Airline Baggage Policies & Procedures
Effective MAY 1st, several domestic airline baggage policies have changed. We have provided domestic airline baggage policies, accessible by clicking each airline's link. We also suggest you check each airline's website for the most updated baggage policies.
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US Airways |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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Each
passenger can carry on one bag and one personal item such as
a purse or briefcase within the following limits:
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Weighing not more than 40 lb
• Not exceeding 51 linear
inches (length + width + height)
• Personal Item:
21” x 16” x 8” (length x width x height)
• Fits easily in the overhead bin or underneath the seat
in front of you |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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"A second checked bag will be assessed a $25 fee. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008." |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds US Airways' permissible limit of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay an additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For bags weighing 51-70 lbs, you'll be charged an additional amount of $50. For bags between 71- 100 lbs, the fee is $80. There is a fee of $80 for every bag between 63-80 inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and 80 inches are not accepted. Also, you're required to pay an amount of $80 for each additional bag. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to the US Airways
crew at your destination airport before leaving the airport
or within 24 hours of arrival of your flight. For detailed information,
please contact US Airways customer care at 800-371-4771 |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
details on carriage and handling of Sporting equipment, please
contact US Airways reservations. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to US Airways baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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| Delta Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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Delta
Airlines allows you to carry-on one bag, plus one personal item
within the following limits:
• Weighs 18 kg (40pounds)
or less
• Doesn’t exceed 45 inches (length+ width+
height)
• Fits easily into the Size wise unit (approximately
22” x 14” x 9”)
• Fits in the overhead
bin or the underneath the seat in front of you |
| Checked Baggage Allowance |
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"Effective May 5, 2008 this will be reduced to one free bag per passenger traveling in the U. S., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Each bag must: Weigh 50 pounds (22.5 kg) or less. Not exceed 62 inches when you total length plus width plus height." |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds Delta Airlines' permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay an additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For bags weighing 51-70 lbs, you'll be charged an additional amount of $50. For bags between 70-100 lbs, the fee is $100. There is a fee of $100 for every bag between 63-80 inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs are not accepted. Also, you're required to pay an amount of $100 for each additional bag. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Delayed
Baggage: If you're baggage is delayed, notify one of the Delta
Airlines representatives at the earliest.
Lost Baggage: If you've lost your baggage, please download a
copy of the Passenger Property Loss Claim form and fill it out
so that it can be taken care of without delay. You can download
this form from the the Delta Airlines website. Fax or mail your
completed form and baggage claim check to:
Fax:
888-880-3412
Mail:
Delta Air Lines
Central Baggage Service
Corporate Customer Care
P.O. Box 20598
Atlanta, Georgia 30320-2598
Damaged Baggage: Delta Airlines has partnered with Rynn's Luggage
at Netbags.com to provide baggage repair services. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
details on carriage, handling and pricing of sporting equipment,
please contact Delta Airlines reservations at: 800-221-1212
404-765-5000
800-933-5935 (Delta Shuttle)
800-831-4488 (Hearing & Speech Impaired)
Numbers are US only. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Delta Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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United Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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On board
United, you are allowed to carry on one bag and one personal
item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer provided
they are within the following permissible baggage limits:
• The dimensions of your bag shouldn’t exceed 9"
x 14" x 22" (length + width + height)
• Not
to exceed 45 linear inches (length + height + width)
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All carry-on bags must easily I the overhead bin or underneath
the seat in front of you |
| Checked Baggage Allowance |
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"Effective April 4, 2008, United revised its domestic checked baggage fees to include customers traveling on refundable fares, government fares and Standard Award tickets in Economy class in the policy charging a service fee for checking a second bag. Customers who purchased these types of fares on or after February 4, 2008 and prior to April 4, 2008 for travel on or after May 5, 2008 may request a waiver of the second bag service fee upon check-in with a Customer Service Representative of the airline at the airport. Alternatively, those customers may request reimbursement from United's refund department." |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds United Airlines' permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay an additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-100 lb, you'll be charged an additional amount of $25. Bags exceeding 62-115 inches will be charged $100 per item. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and 115 inches are not accepted. Also, the following charges apply for additional bags- $85 each for 1-2 extra bags, $125 each for 3-4 extra bags, and $200 each for 5 and up. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If you
have not received your baggage within 72 hours, download and
print United's Baggage Tracing/Claim Form. Please complete this
form and mail it to United Airlines along with the following:
A copy of your delayed baggage report
Passenger ticket receipt
Receipts for items valued over $250.00
United Airlines
Central Baggage Service - HDQLZ
P.O. Box 66140
Chicago, IL 60666
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| Sports
Equipment |
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For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee. You can check out the
detailed guidelines for sport equipment on the United Airlines
website. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to United Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates |
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American Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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You
can carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or
briefcase within the following restrictions:
• Weighs
18 kg (40pounds) or less
• Doesn’t exceed 45
linear inches (length+ width+ height)
• Fits in the
overhead bin or the underneath the seat in front of you |
| Checked Baggage Allowance |
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"Customers who purchase tickets on or after May 12, 2008 for the lowest domestic economy fares, may check one bag for free and check a second bag for $25 each way. Our carry-on policy of one personal item (such as a purse or laptop bag) plus one bag remains in place. Please view the updated baggage policies for details about international and domestic baggage policies for all classes of service, here." |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds American Airlines' permissible limit of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For bags weighing 51-70 lbs, you'll be charged an additional amount of $25 to $95 depending on quantity, and for bags between 71- 100 lbs, the fee is $60 to $90 each, depending on quantity. There is a fee of $80 for every bag between 63-115 inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and 115 inches are not accepted. The rates for additional pieces of baggage are- $80 each for 1-3 pieces, $105 each for 4-6 pieces and $180 each for over 7 pieces. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If you
are unable to locate a checked bag upon arrival, you should
notify an American Airlines/American Eagle baggage service agent
prior to leaving the airport. At that time, you will be given
a Baggage Claim ID and a brochure explaining the baggage recovery
process. Please refer to your six-letter file locator in all
conversation and correspondence regarding your claim. Delayed
Baggage
Within the United States call
Baggage Customer Service Desk (24 hours)
1-800-535-5225
Outside the United States call The Baggage Service Department
at the nearest airport |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee. Please refer to the American
Airlines website for detailed guidelines. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to American Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates |
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Northwest Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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You
can carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or
briefcase within the following restrictions:
• Weighs
18 kg (40pounds) or less
• Doesn’t exceed 45
inches (length+ width+ height)
• Fits in the overhead
bin or the underneath the seat in front of you |
| Checked Baggage Allowance |
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"Domestic Travel (within the U.S./Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean) Coach Class: Effective May 5, 2008, each ticketed passenger is allowed one (1) piece of checked luggage.
International Travel - between North America and Africa / Asia / Europe / India / Middle East) Coach Class: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two (2) pieces of checked luggage."
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| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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For all extra, oversized, and overweight items, you're required to pay additional fees. For each bag weighing 51-70 lb, you'll be charged an additional amount of $125, and for bags between 71- 100 lb is not acceptable.There is a fee of $80 for per oversized bag. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If you
are unable to locate checked luggage upon arrival, please go
directly to the Northwest Luggage Service office located in
each airport Northwest serves. If you wish to discuss claim
processing (for luggage that has been missing for more than
five days) or settlement options, you can contact Northwest Airlines'
Central Luggage Service department at:
Luggage Service Recovery
Department C5260
2700 Lone Oak Parkway
St. Paul MN 55121-1534
Domestic (toll-free): 1-800-648-4897 (Monday - Friday, 8:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT)
International: (612) 725-2644
Fax: (612) 727-4639 |
| Sports
Equipment |
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Please
note that items like surfboards and bicycles are charged a fixed
handling fee of $80. For detailed guidelines, please call up
a Northwest Airline agent. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Northwest Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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AirTran Airways |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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For
carry-on luggage, AirTran Airways allows one carry-on item and
one personal item like handbags, walking sticks, crutches, coats,
cameras, infant food, laptop computers etc. provided they are
within the following permissible limits:
• Doesn’t
exceed overall dimensions of 55 inches (length + width + height)
• Fits in the overhead bin or the underneath the seat
in front of you |
| Checked Baggage Allowance |
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"Effective May 15, 2008 — The charge for a second checked bag will be $10 when paid using Online Check-In or $20 when paid at the airport kiosks and ticket counter. For each fare-paying customer, AirTran Airways will allow one (1) checked piece free of charge, with size and weight limitations.
Military personnel may check one (1) duffel bag or sea bag in place of a 61-inch bag.
Any customer who requires use of a wheelchair may have it checked as baggage at no charge, and it will not be considered part of the passenger's free baggage allowance.
Free baggage allowance takes into consideration the reasonable baggage requirements of customers, as well as the cargo space and weight limitations of the aircraft. Customers desiring to carry more than permitted by the free allowance may do so, if pieces offered do not exceed the size and weight limits and the appropriate excess baggage is paid.”
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| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds AirTran Airways' permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For bags weighing 51-70 lbs, you'll be charged an additional amount of $25. For bags between 71- 100 lbs, the fee is $65. There is a fee of $50 for every bag between 63-80 inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and 80 inches are not accepted. Also, you're required to pay an amount of $50 for each additional bag |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If you
are unable to locate a checked bag upon arrival, you should
notify an AirTran Airways baggage service representative prior
to leaving the airport. At that time, you will be given a Baggage
Claim Number and a brochure explaining the baggage recovery
process.
For additional queries regarding your baggage claim, please
contact the System Baggage Service office Monday through Friday
from 7:30am to 6:00pm.
System Baggage Service 1-800-965-2107 x8900 |
| Sports
Equipment |
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Select
sporting equipment may be a part of the free baggage allowance
when checked in lieu of the first piece of luggage acceptable
under this allowance. Sporting equipment NOT included in the
free baggage allowance are: bicycles, scuba gear and surfboards.
Each item has acceptance limitations (see below) and will be
assessed an excess baggage charge of $65.
For detailed guidelines, please refer to the Airtran Airways
website or call up an Airtran Airways agent at 800-AIR-TRAN
or 678-254-7999 in Atlanta. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to AirTran Airways baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Continental Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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You’re
allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item within the
following restrictions on weight and dimension:
• Weighing
not more than 40lbs/18 kg
• Not exceeding 51 linear
inches (length + width + height) |
| Checked Baggage Allowance |
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"Continental Airlines implemented a $25 fee for customers checking a second bag when traveling on Economy fare tickets. The fee applies to travel commencing on or after May 5, 2008 within the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Certain customers will be exempt from paying the new fee and will be allowed to check second bags free of charge (bags must meet weight and size restrictions). These customers include:
•OnePass Elite members
• SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members
• Any customer traveling on a ticket purchased in Y class of service
•Continental Airlines Presidential Plus credit card holders
• Active military personnel traveling on orders"
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| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds Continental Airlines' limits of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For bags weighing 51-70 lb, you'll be charged an additional amount of $50. Bags weighing over 70 lbs are not accepted. For every bag over 63 inches, you're required to pay an additional amount of $100. The rate for additional pieces of baggage is - $100. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Articles
Lost on-board: Articles that were left on-board a Continental
aircraft may be reported to the Continental Airlines Baggage
Resolution Center at its 24/7 toll-free number: 1.800.335.BAGS
(1.800.335.2247) prompt 1. If the toll-free number is not available
in your area, please call 1.281.821.3526 prompt 1.
You may also report your loss to a Continental Baggage Services
representative at any airport served by Continental Airlines.
Damaged Articles: Damaged items should be reported to and viewed
by the Airport Baggage Service Office immediately after the
arrival of your flight, or must be viewed by and reported to
Continental Airlines in writing no later than 4 hours (for international
travel 7 days) after flight arrival. For information regarding
damaged items, contact the airport Baggage Service Office where
the damage was reported.
In the course of normal handling, your baggage may show evidence
of use. Continental is not liable for minor cuts, scratches,
scuffs, dents and soil. Continental is not responsible for conditions
that result from normal wear and tear or the following:
Damage to wheels, feet, extending handles, over-packed bag and
items of fragile or perishable nature
Loss of external locks, pull straps or security straps
Manufacturer's defects. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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Continental
accepts one item of archery equipment per customer in lieu of
one piece of free baggage. Besides, a non-motorized bicycle
with single seat or up to two non-motorized bicycles packed
in one case is accepted as a checked baggage. You can also carry
one Boogie/Skim/Speed board or one board bag containing up to
two boards per customer in lieu of one piece of free baggage.
For detailed guidelines, please refer to the Continental Airlines
website or call up a Continental Airlines agent. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Continental Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Frontier Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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Each
Frontier Airlines passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and
one personal item such as a purse, briefcase, laptops etc. However,
these should fall within the following permissible limits:
• Weighing not more than 35lbs/16 kg
• Not exceeding
49 linear inches/124 cm (length + width + height) |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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You’re
allowed two pieces of checked baggage within the following requirements:
• Weighing not more than 50lbs/23 kg
• Not
exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm (length+ width+ height) |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your
baggage exceeds Frontier Airlines’ permissible limits
of free baggage allowance, you’re required to pay additional
fee based on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing
51-100 lb, you’ll be charged an additional amount of $50.
For every bag between 63 and 80 inches, you’re required
to pay an additional amount of $50. The rates for additional
pieces of baggage are- $50 each for 1-2 pieces, $100 each for
3-15 pieces and $200 each for over 16 pieces. Bags weighing
over 100 lbs and exceeding 80 inches are not accepted. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any property loss, damage or delay, in person and within
four hours of your arrival at your destination. If you've already
left the airport, please contact the Found Property voicemail
at 877-461-5737 (option 4) or send an email to lostandfound@flyfrontier.com
with a detailed description of your lost item, and your contact
information.
Liability: For travel wholly between U.S. points, liability
shall not exceed $3,000 US dollars per ticketed passenger. Actual
value for reimbursement of lost or damaged property will be
determined by the documented original purchase price less any
applicable depreciation.
International Liability Limit governed by the Warsaw Convention
is US $9.07 per pound up to US$454 per bag. International Liability
Limit governed by the Montreal Convention is 1000 Special Drawing
Rights (SDR) per ticketed passenger. SDR's are an international
monetary fund currency unit, converted to U.S. dollars, using
the in-effect rate on the mishandled baggage settlement date. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee. For detailed guidelines,
please call up a Frontier Airlines agent. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Frontier Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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America West |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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Each
passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item
within the following permissible limits:
• Not exceeding
51 linear inches (length + width + height)
• Fits in
the overhead bin or the underneath the seat in front of you |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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If you’re
traveling Coach Class, you’re allowed 2 checked bags provided
each of these falls within the following permissible limits:
• Weighing not more than 50 lb/23 kg
• Not exceeding
62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
First Class passengers can carry two bags, each weighing up
to 70 lb/32 kg, and dimensions not exceeding 62 linear inches/157
cm (length + width + height). |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your
baggage exceeds the permissible limits of free baggage allowance,
you’re required to pay additional fee based on quantity,
weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-70 lb, you’ll
be charged an additional amount of $50, and for bags between
70- 100 lb the fee is $80 each. For every bag between 63 and
80 inches, you’re required to pay an additional amount
of $80. There is a fee of $80 each for up to 7 additional bags.
Bags weighing over 100 lbs and exceeding 80 inches are not accepted. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If your
bag is delayed, please notify a US Airways representative before
leaving the airport, or within four hours of arrival at your
destination. If your baggage has not been located and returned
within five days, mail or fax the Passenger Property Form to
the Central Baggage Claims Office. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required
to view this file.
US Airways Central Baggage Claims – RWB-BGZ
4000 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
480-693-2305 Fax
If your bag is damaged, please notify a US Airways representative
within 4 hours of arrival at your destination for domestic travel,
or within 7 days for international itineraries. All reports
must be made in person at the airport.
US Airways is not responsible for conditions that result from
normal wear and tear, or the following:
Damage to: Wheels, feet, zippers, extending handles Over-packing
of the bag Fragile or perishable items Loss of external locks
Pull or security straps Manufacturer's defects
Repairs: Rynn's Luggage provides baggage repair services. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee. For detailed guidelines,
please refer to the US Airways website. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to America West baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Alaska Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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Each
passenger on board Alaska Airlines is allowed to carry on one
bag and one personal item with a maximum dimension of 24 x 17
x 10 inches/61 x 17 x 10 cm (length x width x height). |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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"Effective May 21st, 2008 Alaska Airlines and Horizon Airlines will be charging $25 for checking a second bag. First Class passengers and Mileage Plan members traveling within Alaska will not have to pay the $25 fee." |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds the permissible limit of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay an additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-70 lbs, you'll be charged an additional amount of $25. For bags between 70- 100 lbs the fee is $50 each. There is a fee of $50 for every bag between 63 and 80 inches, and $75 for bags between 80-115 inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and exceeding 115 inches are not accepted. The rates for additional luggage are- $50 each for 1-3 pieces, $75 each for 4 -6 pieces and $150 each for 7 and up.
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Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Delayed
or damaged bags should be reported in person to the Alaska Airlines
baggage office within 24 hours of arrival time. It's important
to retain copies of your ticket, baggage claim check and any
receipts you may have accumulated for expenses incurred as a
result of the mishandling. For more information, contact Alaska
Airlines' Central Baggage Service office at 206-392-6580. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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Some
sporting equipment (snow skis, golf clubs), may be checked in
lieu of one piece of luggage, if packaged in a suitable container.
Sporting equipment checked in addition to the free baggage allowance
is charged an excess fee. There is a fee charged in all situations
for some equipment (surfboards, scuba gear). For detailed guidelines,
please refer to the Alaska Airlines website or call up an Alaska
Airlines agent. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Alaska Airlines and Horizon Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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ATA Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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On board
ATA Airlines, you’re allowed to carry on one bag and one
personal item within the following restrictions:
•
Weighing not more than 40lb/18kg
• Not exceeding 49
linear inches/124 cm (length + width + height)
• Fits
in the overhead bin or the underneath the seat in front of you |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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If you’re
a domestic passenger, you’re allowed 3 checked bags provided
each of these are within the following permissible limits:
• Weighing not more than 50 lb/23 kg
• Not exceeding
62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
International passengers on board ATA are allowed 2 checked
bags each within the following restrictions:
• Weighing
not more than 50 lb/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear
inches/157 cm (length + width + height) |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your
baggage exceeds ATA’s permissible limits of free baggage
allowance, you’re required to pay additional fee based
on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-70 lb,
you’ll be charged an additional amount of $25, and for
bags between 70- 100 lb the fee is $50 each. There is a fee
of $50 for every bag between 63 and 80 inches. Bags weighing
over 100 lbs and exceeding 80 inches are not accepted. The rates
for additional pieces of baggage are- $25 each for 1-3 pieces,
$50 each for 4 -9 pieces and $110 each for 10 and up. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to the ATA Airline
agent at the destination airport within 24 hours of arrival.
Liability: On domestic flights, ATA's liability for baggage
loss, damage or delay is limited to $3,000 per ticketed customer.
For international travel (including domestic portions of international
journeys), ATA's liability for destruction or loss of, damage
to or delay of, checked or unchecked baggage, is limited to
1,000 Special Drawing Rights (approximately $1,400, subject
to currency rate change) for each passenger. ATA will reimburse
the original purchase cost of a wheelchair that has been lost
or damaged beyond repair as a result of a domestic or international
flight. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee. For detailed guidelines,
please call up an ATA Airline agent. |
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Spirit Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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Spirit
Airlines allows you to carry on one bag and one personal item
within the following restrictions:
• Weighing not more
than 40lb/18kg
• Not exceeding 22 x 13 x 10 inches
(length x width x height)
• Fits in the overhead bin
or the underneath the seat in front of you |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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You’re
allowed one piece of checked baggage provided it comes within
the following permissible limits:
• Weighing not more
than 50 lb/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157
cm (length + width + height) |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds Spirit Airlines' permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay an additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-70 lbs, you'll be charged an additional amount of $25, and for bags between 71-99 lbs the fee is $100 each. There is a fee of $75 for every bag between 63 and 115 inches, and $150 for bags between 116-150 inches. Bags weighing over 99 lbs and exceeding 160 inches are not accepted. For each additional bag, you'll be charged an amount of $75. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed/damaged or lost baggage to the Spirit Airlines
agent at the destination airport within 24 hours of arrival.
Liability: Domestic Baggage – Limitation of Liability.
For travel wholly between U.S. points, liability for loss, delay
or damage to checked baggage is limited to $2,800 per ticketed
passenger (unless a higher amount is established by D.O.T.)
International Baggage – Limitation of Liability
On any flight entering into or leaving a foreign country, Spirit
will not accept live animals, as checked baggage or as cargo
shipments.
Spirit will not accept any agricultural items, perishable items
or any product that does not conform to the Customs and/or Agricultural
government entities of any foreign country that the passenger
is entering into or leaving from on a Spirit flight.
Spirit will not accept Human Remains (HR) as checked baggage
or cargo into any foreign country.
Limitations on excess, oversized, and overweight luggage may
apply.
Liability limitations for travel to/from international destinations
for all airlines are governed by the Warsaw Convention or Montreal
Convention as applicable.
For International travel (including domestic portions of International
itineraries) to which the Warsaw Convention applies:
Liability for loss, delay or damage is limited to a maximum
of $9.07 per pound ($20 per kilo) for checked baggage, and $400
per ticketed passenger for unchecked baggage. Liability is for
a maximum of 50 lbs/23 kgs ($453.50) per checked bag, unless
the passenger pays an excess baggage charge, and the precise
weight of the baggage is noted on the passenger’s baggage
claim check. This limit may be lowered for additional pieces
to certain international destination or when using connecting
carriers. Liability for loss or damage to baggage is limited
to 1,000 Special Drawing Rights per ticketed passenger. Exchange
rates are available online at www.IMF.org. Spirit Airlines will
use the date of travel to determine the applicable exchange
rate.
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| Sports
Equipment |
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For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee of $50. For detailed guidelines,
please call up a Spirit Airlines agent. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Spirit Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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JetBlue Airways |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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You
can carry on one bag and one personal item within the following
restrictions:
• Carry-on luggage not exceeding the
dimension of 24 x 16 x 10 inches (length x width x height)
• Personal item not exceeding the dimension of 18 x 15
x 8 inches
• Fits in the overhead bin or the underneath
the seat in front of you |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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You’re
allowed two pieces of checked baggage within the following permissible
limits:
• Weighing not more than 50 lb/23 kg
•
Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height) |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your
baggage exceeds JetBlue’s permissible limits of free baggage
allowance, you’re required to pay additional fee based
on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 70-100 lb,
you’ll be charged an additional amount of $50s. There
is a fee of $50 for every bag between 63- 80 linear inches.
Bags weighing over 100 lbs and exceeding 80 linear inches are
not accepted. For each additional bag, you’ll have to
pay an amount of $50. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If your
baggage has been delayed or damaged, please make a baggage claim
with a JetBlue crewmember while you're at the airport. If you
need to make the claim once you've left the airport, please
call the JetBlue Baggage Service Office at the airport you flew
into within four hours after arrival.
For following up on a baggage claim, Central Baggage Services
can be reached from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. seven days a week
at 1-866-538-5438. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee. For detailed guidelines
on sporting equipment, please refer to the JetBlue Airways website. |
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Midwest Airlines |
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click here for more info |
| Carry-on
Allowance |
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For
carry-on luggage, Midwest Airlines allows one carry-on item
and one personal item like handbags, walking sticks, crutches,
coats, cameras, infant food, laptop computers etc. provided
they are within the permissible limit of 21 x 9.5 x 14 inches
(length x width x height). |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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You’re
allowed two pieces of checked luggage, each within the following
weight and size limitations:
• Weighing not more than
50lb/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm
(length+ width+ height) |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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If your baggage exceeds Midwest Airlines' permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you're required to pay additional fees based on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-70 lbs, you'll be charged an additional amount of $25, and for bags between 71- 100 lbs the fee is $50 each. There is a fee of $80 for every bag between 63 and 115 linear inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and exceeding 115 inches are not accepted. For each additional bag, you'll be charged an amount of $50. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any damaged baggage to the Midwest Airlines crew member
at your destination airport within 48 hours of arrival of the
flight. Notice of missing baggage must be given to Midwest Airlines
within four hours of arrival of the flight. |
| Sports
Equipment |
|
For
sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re
required to pay a fixed handling fee of $80. For detailed guidelines,
please refer to the Midwest Airlines website. |
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