Luggage Size Policies for Airlines
When I book a flight for my family to travel, one of the deciding factors when choosing an airline is baggage policies. Knowing Luggage Size Policies for Airlines along with their total number of bags you can have on the flat is so important when you fly. I find that sometimes you can get an amazing price on your tickets, but then the airline baggage prices end up costing more than the discount and you end up paying more in the long run. This list of policies and tips is going to make it much easier for you to travel affordably.
Luggage Size Policies for Airlines
I put together this list of major airlines luggage size policies to help make choosing the right airline a bit easier for you. These policies are subject to change, so always double check directly on the airline website for any updates.
Jet Blue luggage size polices are as follows: All checked bags cannot exceed 62″ (157.48 cm) in overall dimensions (length + width + height) and cannot exceed 50 pounds (22.73 kg). If you’ll be carrying additional bags, there is a $50 fee for checking a second bag and a $100 fee for a third bag. A Value Added Tax (VAT) of up to 18% is also payable on baggage fees for certain international flights. Each customer may bring onboard one personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop, etc.) plus one carry-on bag. If the carry-on bag does not fit in the overhead bin or space is limited, the bag will be gate checked.
American Airlines Luggage Size Policies: For flights within and between the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada on tickets purchased, the fees are $25 for the first checked bag, $35 for the second checked bag, $150 for the third checked bag and $200 for any additional bags.
You can bring one small carry-on bag plus one personal item per passenger as long as the carry-on bag fits comfortably in the sizer without being forced and does not exceed overall dimensions of 45 inches (length + width + height).The maximum dimensions cannot exceed any of the following measurements: 22″ long x 14″ wide x 9″ tall or 115cm (56 x 36 x 23 cm). All carry-on items should be stowed in an overhead bin. Personal items include purse, briefcase, laptop bag OR a similar item such as a tote. The personal item must be smaller than your carry-on bag and must fit under the seat in front of you.
All checked bags may have a maximum size of 62 inches, which is calculated by adding the length plus the width plus the height. Oversized bags and overweight bags will incur additional fees. Please note checked baggage cannot exceed 80 linear inches and any bag weighing more than 100 pounds will not be accepted for check-in at the airport. Each checked bag is $25 each. Oversized bags from 51-70 lbs. will be an additional $50 each. Oversized bags from 71 to 100 lbs. are an additional $100 each and oversized bags over 62 inches are an additional $75 each. All guests are welcome to bring onboard one carry-on item up to 30 pounds and one personal item.
Fees may apply for the first two pieces of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 50 pounds per bag and a maximum exterior linear dimension of 62 inches (158 cm) per bag. Additional checked bags or any bags that exceed these allowable weights and dimensions are subject to applicable excess, oversized and/or overweight baggage service charges. Charges vary based on your itinerary.
Each traveler can bring onboard one carry-on bag plus one personal item free of charge. Make sure that these items will fit into the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage. Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 15, 2012, for travel on or after February 13, 2013, overweight items from 51 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for an overweight and oversize baggage fee of $75 per item. For tickets for travel before February 13, 2013, or for tickets purchased prior to December 15, 2012, overweight and oversize baggage fee is $50 per item.
Carry-on items are limited to one bag plus one smaller, personal-type item. Southwest Airlines limits carry-on bag dimensions to 10x16x24 inches.
Fees for checked bags vary based on your destination. You’re allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item at no extra charge. Just make sure they fit into the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Personal items include 1 purse, briefcase, camera bag or diaper bag, 1 laptop computer or item of similar size. These allowed items are freebies and do not count as a personal item: jacket, umbrella, stroller, wheelchair, crutches, food and drinks and duty free items.
For Domestic flights the first checked bag is $25, the second is $35, the third is $150, and additional bags are $200 each. You’re allowed 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item. Your carry-on bag can be up to 45 inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (23 x 36 x 56 cm) Your personal item needs to be smaller than your carry-on item and must fit under the seat in front of you.Instead of a carry-on bag, you can bring on a soft-sided garment bag up to 51 inches.
Checked baggage fees vary based on your departure city and destination. You are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item such as a laptop, camera bag, backpack or briefcase. If you are traveling with an infant on your lap, you may bring 1 additional carry-on bag for their belongings.
Buy bags early and online for the best price. All prices are per bag, each way and vary between $21 and $100 each, depending on when you pay. You can carry on one personal item free of charge. This is something like a small backpack or purse that fits entirely in the smaller size box (16”x14”x12”).
Frontier offers two Fare Options that give you the ability to purchase travel that includes the amenities you want. The prices range from Free to $75 per bag. Everyone, regardless of your Fare Option, is allowed to carry on one personal item for free.To take a larger carry-on bag, you always pay our lowest fees at the time of purchase on FlyFrontier.com!
No matter what airline you choose, you need to know the luggage size policies to make sure you’re being compliant and won’t need to pay extra for luggage on your flight.
July 21, 2021 @ 7:07 pm
WOW it has been a lot of years since I flew had no ideal about baggage charges. When I go some where I usually end up driving because driving is usually less than total time of flying.