Airline Luggage Policies

Before you take your next flight, check the baggage policy of your airline. Recent changes could cost you if you don't know the rules. Airlines all have different Luggage policies, charges and restrictions. To ensure that your luggage meets these requirements, and you are aware of any excess baggage charges you may incur.

Airline Carry-On Policies

The following chart outlines the carry-on baggage policies for the most popular airlines in North America. Click on the name of the airlines to see details on their policy.

Airline	Allowance	Max wt	Max size
Alaska Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	10"H x 17"W x 24"L
America West Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	26" x 14" x 11"
American Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	40lbs	45 in (carry-on) 36 in (personal)
Continental Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	40lbs	51" Linear
Delta Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	40 lbs	Must fit 'Size wise' template approx 22" x 14" x 9"
Frontier Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	35 lbs	49" Linear;
Hawaiian Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	25 lbs	45" linear or 22" x 14" x 9"
JetBlue Airlines	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	A320 = 26"x18"x12" (carry-on) E190 = 24"x16"x10" (carry-on) 18"x15"x8" (personal item)
Midwest	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	Carry on = not stated Personal item = 18" x 15" x 6"
Northwest	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	Carry on = 22" x 14" x 9" Personal item = 15" x 11" x 6"
Southwest	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	24" x 16" x 10"
Spirit	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	22" x 13" x 10"
United	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	22" x 14" x 9"
US Airways	1 bag, 1 personal item	-	26" x 14" x 11"
Virgin America	1 bag, 1 personal item	16 lbs	24" x 16" x 10"

Airline Checked Baggage Policies

Click on the name of the airlines to see details on their policy.

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Alaska

America West Airlines

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