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Carry-on and Checked Baggage Policies
Pop quiz: 1) What is the 3-1-1 rule of checked baggage? 2) Are there any domestic US airlines currently not charging for the first piece of checked baggage?
Answers:
- Each container of carry-on liquid/gel must be in a container 3 oz or smaller, and these containers must be placed in one quart-size plastic zip-top bag. This bag must go through security separately. Travel Tip: Purchase food or beverages for the plane after you pass through security! Questions about what is allowed for carry-on? Check out www.tsa.gov for the latest regulations concerning baggage and security.
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Currently, Alaska Airlines, Jet Blue, and Southwest do not charge for the first piece of checked baggage.
Baggage Weights and Measures on International Flights
Call us with specific questions, or log on to the carrier's website for more specifics. Here is a helpful chart to get you started with the packing process. All limits are per bag and based on coach class. All of these airlines allow a personal item (purse or laptop) in addition to the carry-on bag. As of now, both carry-on and checked baggage is free of charge for passengers traveling internationally (excluding Canada).
| Airline and allowance | Carry-on limits | Checked limits |
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Air France 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 26 pounds |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
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Alitalia 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 11 pounds |
95 linear inches 45 pounds |
|
American Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 40 pounds |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
|
British Airways 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
10"x18"x22" lift unaided |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
|
Continental Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 40 pounds |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
|
Delta Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 40 pounds |
65 linear inches 50 pounds |
|
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 26 pounds |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
|
Lufthansa Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
28"x16"x22" 17 pounds |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
|
Northwest Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 26 pounds |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
|
Quantas Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
45 linear inches 15 pounds |
62 linear inches 70 pounds |
|
SAS Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
46 linear inches 18 pounds |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
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United Airlines 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
9"x14"x22" lift unaided |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |
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US Airways 1 carry-on and 2 checked |
51 linear inches lift unaided |
62 linear inches 50 pounds |