Many airlines have adopted fees for coach passengers to check baggage. As time goes on, more carriers are expected to follow suit in an effort to offset the rising cost of fuel.
In many cases, exceptions are made for passengers who have achieved a certain status in the airline's frequent flier program. Policies vary from airline to airline, so travelers are advised to check with their Azumano agent or individual airline(s) to obtain specifics. For your convenience, listed below are links to the current individual policies for a number of airlines. For those not listed, please feel free to visit their website.
Airline Checked Baggage Policies*
|
Airline |
Applicable Destinations |
1st Bag Fee |
2nd Bag Fee |
Exempt |
Carry-on policies^ |
|
Air Canada |
Domestic, Canada & U.S. |
No fee |
$30 |
Travel in Canada | - |
| Air France | Transatlantic | No fee | $50 | Blue Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Skyteam Elite members | - |
| Air Tran | Systemwide | $15 | $25 | NA | - |
| Alaska | Domestic | $15 | $25 | Intra-Alaska allowance is 3 bags | - |
| American | U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands & Canada |
$20 |
$30 | Elite Frequent Flyers | - |
| British Airways | Systemwide | FREE | $60 | NA | |
| Continental | U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands & Canada | $25 | $35 | Elite Frequent Flyers and First/Business Class | - |
| Delta | Domestic, & U.S. territories | $23 | $32 ($50 for international) | Elite Frequent Flyers and First/Business Class | - |
| Frontier | North America | $15 | $25 | NA | - |
| Hawaiian | Continental U.S. & Hawaii | $25 |
$35 |
Elite & Premier Club passengers | - |
| JetBlue | Systemwide | No fee | $20 | NA | - |
| Midwest | North America | $15 | $25 | NA | - |
| Northwest** | North America | $15 | $25 ($50 for international) | Elite Frequent Flyers, full fare passengers & First Class | - |
| Southwest | North America | No fee | No fee | NA | - |
| Spirit | Systemwide |
$25 at airport/$15 online |
$25 | NA | - |
| United | U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico & St. Thomas | $20 at airport/$15 online | $50 at airport/$45 online | Elite Frequent Flyers, except Canada | - |
| US Airways | U.S., Canada, Latin America, Caribbean & Europe | $25 at airport/$20 online | $30 at airport/$25 online | Elite Frequent Flyers and First/Business Class | Bags cannot exceed 45 inches and 40 lbs. |
*Fees are one way, not roundtrip. Azumano Travel is not responsible for incorrect fees or information in this grid as it is subject to change without notice.
**Northwest Airlines will be consolidating all operations under Delta Airlines due to the purchase of NWA by Delta. After the consolidation, many NWA rules and regulations will be realigned to match those of Delta's. Please be advised that the most accurate information concerning Delta and NWA baggage allowances can be found on either of the companies' websites.
^Azumano is posting information regarding carry-on policies as it becomes available. Currently, many airlines are readjusting policies; continued checking of the airlines website or azumano.com is recommended.