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Airline Baggage Policies & Procedures
Please find a list of Airline Baggage Policies and Procedures for Domestic and International Airlines. We’ve provided each airline’s baggage details as follows, Carry-on Allowances, Checked Baggage Allowances, Excess Baggage Rules and who to contact for Delayed, Lost or Damaged bags.

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US Airways
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/baggage/baggagepolicies.aspx
Carry-on Allowance Each passenger can carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase within the following limits:
• 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 Each Coach Class passenger is allowed 2 checked bags within the following limits:
• Weighs 50 lb/23 kg or less
• 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
If you’re an Envoy/First Class passenger, you are allowed 2 checked bags of the following dimensions:
• Weighs 70 lb/32 kg or less
• 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
Parents paying 10% of the adult fare for an infant to fly on a transatlantic flight have the following checked baggage allowance on the complete itinerary:
One checked bag with the maximum total dimensions of 45” and maximum weight of 50 pounds
One fully collapsible stroller or one child restraint device or car seat
Excess Baggage Rules If your baggage exceeds US 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 lb, you’ll be charged an additional amount of $50, and for bags between 71- 100 lb, the fee is $80. There is a fee of $80 for every bag between 63-80 linear inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and 80 linear inches are not accepted. Also, you’re required to pay an amount of $80 for each additional bag.
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage
Please report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to the US Airways crew at your destination airport beofre 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 For details on carriage and handling of Sporting equipment, please contact US Airways reservations.
Comments Please refer to US Airwas website for latest baggage embargos.

Delta Airlines
http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/index.jsp
Carry-on Allowance 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 SizeWise unit (approximately 22” x 14” x 9”)
• Fits in the overhead bin or the underneath the seat in front of you
Checked Baggage Allowance You’re allowed to check two bags within the following limits for each bag:
• Weighs not more than 50 lbs/22.5 kg
• Doesn’t exceed 62 inches (length + width + height)
Excess Baggage Rules If your baggage exceeds Delta Airlines’ permissible 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 $25, and for bags between 70- 100 lb, the fee is $100. There is a fee of $100 for every bag between 63-80 linear inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs are not accepted. Within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, an amount of $50 is charged for each additional bag, while for the same, the charge is $100 for all other destinations. For sports equipments like surfboards, cycles etc, you’re required to pay a fixed handling fee.
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage
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 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 If you're traveling with pets, be sure to get the detailed guidelines for pet travel. You can carry-on, check-in or ship your pet as a cargo.

United Airlines
http://www.united.com/page/middlepage/0,,1031,00.html
Carry-on Allowance 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)
• All carry-on bags must easily I the overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you
Checked Baggage Allowance Based on domestic and international and routes, United Airlines have different checked baggage requirements.
Domestic: If you’re flying on a domestic route, you may check two bags free of charge within the 50 US states and to/from Canada, San Juan, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. Be sure that each bag falls within the following permissible limits:
• Weighs 50 pounds/23kg or less
• Dimensions not to exceed 62 inches/158cm (length + width + height)
International: On international routes, United Airlines allows you a maximum free baggage allowance of two bags per passenger, each not exceeding a weight of 50 pounds/23kg and within a dimension of 62 inches/158cm (length + width + height). However the rules may vary depending on the Class of travel and destination.
Excess Baggage Rules If your baggage exceeds United Airlines’ permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you’re required to pay additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For bags weighing over 50 lb/23 kg, you’ll be charged an additional amount of $50 each. Bags exceeding 62- 115 linear inches will be charged $100 per article. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and 115 linear 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
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
Sports Equipment 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.

American Airlines
http://www.aa.com/content/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jhtml
Carry-on Allowance 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 American Airlines allows you two pieces of checked baggage within the following permissible limits:
• Not weighing more than 50lbs/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm (length+ width+ height)
Excess Baggage Rules If your baggage exceeds American Airlines’ permissible 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 $25, and for bags between 71- 100 lb, the fee is $50. There is a fee of $80 for every bag between 63-115 linear inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and 115 linear 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
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 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 Some destinations outside of the continental U.S. (as well as travel from Los Angeles to Miami and Fort Lauderdale) have additional limitations on checked baggage at specific times of the year. This is called an "embargo". Please contact an American Airlines representative at 1-800-433-7300 to see if a baggage embargo is applicable for your itinerary and travel dates.
If you are traveling to Central or South America, Mexico or the Caribbean, please check the important seasonal baggage embargo information on the American Airlines website.

Northwest Airlines
http://www.nwa.com/travel/luggage/index.html
Carry-on Allowance 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 If you’re traveling Coach Class on flights to/from US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, you can check two pieces of baggage within the following permissible limits:
• Weighing not more than 50lbs/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm (length+ width+ height)

If you’re traveling First Class on flights to/from US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, you enjoy a generous allowance of three pieces of baggage. While the first two should fall within the coach class baggage limitations, the third one has the following requirements:
• Weighing not more than 40lb/18 kg
• Not exceeding 45 linear inches (length+ width+ height)
Excess Baggage Rules For all extra, oversized, and overweight items, you’re required to pay additional fees. For detailed guidelines on excess baggage, please refer to the Northwest Airlines website.
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage
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, ou 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 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 On Northwest flights, more than 99% of checked luggage arrives on the same flight with the customer who checked the luggage. On an unlikely event that your luggage is delayed, lost or damaged, you must report any to Northwest within 24 hours.

AirTran Airways
http://www.airtran.com/policies/baggage_information.aspx
Carry-on Allowance 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 You’re allowed two pieces of checked luggage with the following weight and size limitations:
• Weighing not more than 50lbs/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm (length+ width+ height)
Excess Baggage Rules For every piece of luggage exceeding the permissible limit, you’re required to pay a fee of $50. Additional charges apply for overweight and oversize luggage. For every overweight baggage, you’ll be charged $25 for items from 51 to 70 pounds and $65 for items from 71 to 100 pounds. Oversize baggage will be accepted up to a maximum size of 80 inches for a fee of $65 per bag. Baggage weighing over 100 pounds and dimensions exceeding 80 inches are not be accepted.
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage
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 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.

Continental Airlines
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/default.aspx
Carry-on Allowance 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 Passengers traveling to/from Canada and within the Mainland U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands are allowed 2 checked bags per passenger, but with the following requirements:
• Weighing not more than 50lbs/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157cm (length + width + height)
However, if you are an OnePass Elite Member traveling in Economy Class, you enjoy an excess baggage allowance of up to 70 pounds/32 kg. Besides, First or BusinessFirst passengers can carry an additional bag, with the maximum weight permissible for any bag being 70 pounds/32 kg.
Excess Baggage Rules 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 $25 and for bags between 70- 100 lb, the fee is $50. For every bag over 63 inches, you’re required to pay an additional amount of $80. 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. Bags weighing over 100 lbs are not accepted.
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage
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 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 For wholly domestic travel, Continental assumes no responsibility or liability for baggage or other items carried in the passenger compartment of the aircraft.

For most international travel (including domestic portions of an international itinerary), Continental's liability is a maximum of $400 per customer for unchecked (carried in the passenger compartment of the aircraft) baggage.

Frontier Airlines
http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/travel-info-services/baggage.do
Carry-on Allowance 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 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 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
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 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.

America West
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/baggage/baggagepolicies.aspx
Carry-on Allowance 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 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 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
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 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.

Alaska Airlines
http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/help/faqs/CheckedBaggage.asp
Carry-on Allowance 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 You can carry two 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)
Excess Baggage Rules 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 $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, and $75 for bags between 80- 115 inches. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and exceeding 115 inches are not accepted. The rates for additional pieces of baggage are- $50 each for 1-3 pieces, $75 each for 4 -6 pieces and $150 each for 7 and up.
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage
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 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.

ATA Airlines
http://www.ata.com/traveler_resources/before_you_fly/baggage.html
Carry-on Allowance 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 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 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
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 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.

Spirit Airlines
http://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=policies
Carry-on Allowance 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 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 If your baggage exceeds Spirit Airlines’ permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you’re required to pay additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-70 lb, you’ll be charged an additional amount of $25, and for bags between 71- 99 lb the fee is $100 each. There is a fee of $75 for every bag between 63 and 115 linear inches, and $150 for bags between 116- 150 linear 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
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.
Sports Equipment 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.

JetBlue Airways
http://www.jetblue.com/help/topics/help_topic_baggageinfo.html
Carry-on Allowance 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 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 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
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 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.

Midwest Airlines
http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/travelPlanner/travelPolicies/baggage.aspx
Carry-on Allowance 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 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 If your baggage exceeds Midwest Airlines’ permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you’re required to pay additional fee based on quantity, weight and size. For each bag weighing 51-70 lb, you’ll be charged an additional amount of $25, and for bags between 71- 100 lb 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
Please report any damaged baggage to the Midwest Airlines crewmember 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.

Sun Country Airlines
http://www.suncountry.com/hometools/helpBaggage.shtml
Carry-on Allowance You’re allowed one piece of carry-on baggage not exceeding 48 linear inches, plus one personal item like handbags, walking sticks, crutches, coats, cameras, infant food, laptop computers etc., which easily fits into the overhead bin or underneath the eat in front of you.
Checked Baggage Allowance You’re can carry up to two pieces of checked luggage free of charge, each within the following limitations:
• Weighing not more than 50lb/23 kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm (length+ width+ height) for the first bag and 55 linear inches for the second
Excess Baggage Rules If your baggage exceeds Sun Country Airline’s permissible limits of free baggage allowance, you’re required to pay additional fee of $40 for every extra or overweight piece of luggage. Bags weighing over 100 lbs and exceeding 5 feet are not accepted.
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage
For inquiries regarding delayed or damaged baggage, please call our toll-free hotline at 888-359-5586 for assistance. Customers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area should call 612-970-3569.
Sports Equipment For sports equipments like surfboards, scuba and snorkel equipment, bicycles etc, you’re required to pay a fixed handling fee of $40. For detailed guidelines, please refer to the SunCountry Airlines website.
Comments On domestic flights, Sun Country is liable for loss of, damage to, or delay in delivery of high value, fragile, or perishable items, including but not limited to, the following: medication, money, jewelry, silverware, negotiable papers, securities, electronic/video/ photographic equipment, samples, heirlooms, antiques, artifacts, works of art, or other valuables included in the passenger's checked luggage, with or without the knowledge of Sun Country Airlines. Sun Country does not assume responsibility for loss or damage due to normal wear and tear; protruding parts, such as feet, handles, wheels, straps, hooks; over sized or over packed luggage.

Hawaiian Airlines
http://www.hawaiianair.com/Aboutus/Pages/BaggageInquiries.aspx
Carry-on Allowance Each passenger on board Hawaiian Airlines is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item within the following dimensions:
• Weighing not more than 25lb/11 kg
• Not exceeding 45 linear inches/114 cm (length + width + height)
Checked Baggage Allowance You can carry two 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)
Excess Baggage Rules If your