Checked Baggage Allowance

For tickets purchased on or after June 27, 2009 for travel on or after July 1, 2009

Domestic travel (within the US or to/from Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands)

Coach Class Travel

WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members All other customers
Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 2 bags: free
3rd bag: $25
4th bag: $125
5-10th bag: $200
1st bag: $15+
2nd bag: $25+
3rd bag: $125
4-10th bag: $200
Size limit* 70 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
50 lbs/23 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

First Class and Full Coach (Y) Fare  Travel

Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 3 bags: free
4th bag: $125
5-10th: $200
up to 3 bags: free
4th bag: $125
5-10th bag: $200
Size limit 70 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
70 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
*For Coach Class travel, Checked bags within the allowance that weigh more than 50 lbs but less than 70 lbs will be assessed a $90 Heavy Bag Fee. WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members are exempt from this fee.
Checked bags within the allowance whose dimensions exceed 62 inches will be assessed two excess baggage charges.
For travel between North America and Asia, checked bags within the free allowance whose weight exceeds 70 lbs will be assessed three excess baggage charges.

 

Travel between the U.S./Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands and Europe

Coach Class Travel

WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members All other customers
Number of checked bags and fee per bag up to 2 bags: free
3rd bag: $200
4th-5th bag: $350
6th-10th bag: $600 
1st bag: free
2nd bag: $50/EUR50
3rd bag: $200
4th-5th bag: $350
6th-10th bag: $600
Size limit* 70 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
50 lbs/23 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

BusinessElite and Full Coach (Y) Fare  Travel

Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 3 bags: free
4th bag: $200
5th-6th bag: $350
7th-10th bag: $600
up to 3 bags: free
4th bag: $200
5th-6th bag: $350
7th-10th bag: $600
Size limit

70 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

70 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

*For Coach Class travel, Checked bags within the allowance that weigh more than 50 lbs but less than 70 lbs will be assessed a $150 Heavy Bag Fee. WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members are exempt from this fee.
Checked bags within the allowance whose dimensions exceed 62 inches will be assessed two excess baggage charges.

 

All other international travel 

Coach Class Travel

WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members All other customers
Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 2 bags: free
3rd and up: $150
up to 2 bags: free
3rd and up: $150
Size limit* 70 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
50 lbs/23kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

BusinessElite and Full Coach (Y) Fare  Travel

Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 2 bags1: free
3rd bag2: free
4th and up: $150
up to 2 bags1: free
3rd bag2: free
4th and up: $150
Size limit

170 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
2 lbs/18 kg;
45 linear in/115 cm

170 lbs/32 kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
240 lbs/18 kg;
45 linear in/115 cm

*For Coach Class travel, Checked bags within the allowance that weigh more than 50 lbs but less than 70 lbs will be assessed a $90 Heavy Bag Fee. WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members are exempt from this fee.
Checked bags within the allowance whose dimensions exceed 62 inches will be assessed two excess baggage charges.
For travel between North America and Asia, checked bags within the free allowance whose weight exceeds 70 lbs will be assessed three excess baggage charges.

 

For tickets purchased on or after May 23, 2009 for travel on or after July 1, 2009

Coach Class
Domestic Travel
(within the U.S. or to/from Puerto Rico or
U.S. Virgin Islands)

All Customers
(excluding current
WorldPerks Elite or
SkyMiles Medallion
members)
WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members
Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) 1st bag: $15
2nd bag: $25
3rd bag: $125
4-10th bag: $200
up to 2 bags: free
3rd bag: $25
4th bag: $125
5-10th bag: $200
Size limit* 50 lbs/23kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
70 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

Coach Class
International Travel
(between the U.S./Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands and Europe only)

Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) 1st bag: free
2nd bag: $50
3rd and up: $150
up to 2 bags: free
3rd and up: $150
Size limit* 50 lbs/23kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
70 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

Coach Class
International Travel
(outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Europe)

Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 2 bags: free
3rd and up: $150
up to 2 bags: free
3rd and up: $150
Size limit* 50 lbs/23kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
70 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

 

*Checked bags within the allowance that weigh more than 50 lbs but less than 70 lbs will be assessed a $50 Heavy Bag Fee. WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members are exempt from this fee.
Checked bags within the allowance whose dimensions exceed 62 inches will be assessed two excess baggage charges.
For travel between North America and Asia, checked bags within the free allowance whose weight exceeds 70 lbs will be assessed three excess baggage charges.


First Class and
Full Coach (Y) Fare 
Domestic Travel
(within the U.S. or to/from Puerto Rico or
U.S. Virgin Islands)

All Customers
(excluding current
WorldPerks Elite or
SkyMiles Medallion
members)
WorldPerks Elite and SkyMiles Medallion members
Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 3 bags: free
4th bag: $125
5-10th: $200
up to 3 bags: free
4th bag: $125
5-10th bag: $200
Size limit* 70 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
70 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm

BusinessElite
and Full Coach (Y) Fare 
International Travel

Number of checked bags and fee per bag (USD) up to 2 bags1: free
3rd bag2: free
4th and up: $150
up to 2 bags1: free
3rd bag2: free
4th and up: $150
Size limit* 170 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
240 lbs/18kg;
45 linear in/115 cm
170 lbs/32kg;
62 linear in/158 cm
240 lbs/18kg;
45 linear in/115 cm

 

*Checked bags within the allowance whose dimensions exceed 62 inches will be assessed two excess baggage charges.
For travel between North America and Asia, checked bags within the allowance whose weight exceeds 70 lbs will be assessed three excess baggage charges.

Domestic Travel (within the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands)**
For tickets purchased between November 12, 2008 and May 23, 2009
  Coach Class First / BusinessElite Full Coach (Y) Fare
  Checked Bags Cost per bag Size Checked Bags Cost per bag Size Checked Bags Cost per bag Size
All Customers (excluding current WorldPerks Elite, SkyMiles Medallion members) First** USD $15 50 lbs/23 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm up to 3 Free 70 lbs/32 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm up to 2 Free 70 lbs/32 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm
Second** USD $25 Fourth USD $125 Third USD $125
Third USD $125 Fifth - Tenth USD $200   Fourth - Tenth USD $200
Fourth - Tenth USD $200            
       
WorldPerks Elite, SkyMiles Medallion members up to 2 Free 70 lbs/32 kg 62 linear in/158 cm up to 3 Free 70 lbs/32 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm      
Third USD $25 Fourth USD $125    
Fourth USD $125 Fifth - Tenth USD $200    
Fifth - Tenth USD $200        

Domestic Travel (within the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)**
For tickets purchased on or before November 11, 2008
  Coach Class First / BusinessElite Full Coach (Y) Fare
  Checked Bags Cost per bag Size Checked Bags Cost per bag Size Checked Bags Cost per bag Size
All Customers (excluding current WorldPerks Elite, SkyMiles Medallion members) First** USD $15 50 lbs/23 kg 62 linear in/158 cm up to 2 Free 70 lbs/32 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm up to 2 Free 50 lbs/23 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm
Second** USD $25 Third Free 40 lbs/18 kg 45 linear in/115 cm Third & subsequent USD $100
Third & subsequent USD $100 Fourth & subsequent USD $100        
       
WorldPerks Elite, SkyMiles Medallion members up to 2 Free 50 lbs/23 kg 62 linear in/158 cm up to 2 Free 70 lbs/32 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm up to 2 Free 50 lbs/23 kg 62 linear in/ 158 cm
Third & subsequent USD $100 Third Free 40 lbs/18 kg 45 linear in/115 cm Third & subsequent USD $100
      Fourth & subsequent USD $100        

**For travel to/from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, the first and second checked bags are free. All other "Domestic" policies apply as indicated above.

  • Items that weigh more than 100 pounds (45kg) for domestic or trans-Pacific travel or more than 70* pounds (32 kg) for trans-Atlantic travel, must be shipped as cargo using a known shipper/freight forwarder, or repacked to comply with baggage requirements.
  • The same free checked baggage allowance applies to children and infants paying at least 50% of the adult fare. Infants paying 10% of the adult fare are permitted one piece of checked baggage free of charge. Maximum size for the one bag is 45 inches/115 cm linear measurement i.e. length plus height plus width. Maximum weight 22 lbs/10 kgs. Plus one (1) collapsible stroller/push cart.
  • Exception: For travel between the United States mainland and Hawaii, and to and from Florida, one container of fruit will be allowed in addition to the normal baggage allowance for a fee of $10.00. The maximum weight permitted is 10 pounds.

    Note: The same checked baggage allowance applies to children and infants paying at least 50% of the adult fare. Infants traveling free of charge are permitted one (1) carry-on diaper bag, free of charge.

International Travel (outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)**
For tickets purchased prior to November 11,2008
  Coach Class First / BusinessElite
  Checked Bags Cost per bag Size* Checked Bags Cost per bag Size*
All Customers
(excluding current WorldPerks Elite, SkyMiles Medallion members)
up to 2 Free 50 lbs/23 kg
62 linear in/158 cm
up to 2 Free 70 lbs/32 kg
62 linear in/ 158 cm
Third & subsequent USD $150 Third Free 40 lbs / 18 kg
45 linear in/115 cm
 
WorldPerks Elite, SkyMiles Medallion members up to 2 Free 70 lbs/32 kg
62 linear in/158 cm
up to 2 Free 70 lbs/32 kg
62 linear in/ 158 cm
Third & subsequent USD $150 Third Free 40 lbs / 18 kg
45 linear in/115 cm
  *Checked bags within the free 2 bag allowance that weigh more than 50 pounds and up to 70 pounds will be assessed a USD/EURO $50.00 heavy bag fee.

*Checked bags within the free 2 bag allowance whose linear dimensions exceed 62 inches will be assessed 2 excess baggage charges. See rate table. See rate table.

*(Applicable to Trans-Pacific travel between North America and Asia) Checked bags within the free 2 bag allowance whose weight exceeds 70 pounds will be assessed 3 excess baggage charges. See rate table. See rate table.
*Checked bags within the first 2 bag allowance whose linear dimensions exceed 62 inches will be assessed 2 excess baggage charges. See rate table. See rate table.

*(Applicable to transpacific travel between North America and Asia ) Checked bags within the 2 free bag allowance whose weight exceeds 70 pounds will be assessed 3 excess baggage charges. See rate table. See rate table.

  • Items that weigh more than 100 pounds (45 kg) for domestic or trans-Pacific travel or more than 70* pounds (32 kg) for trans-Atlantic travel, must be shipped as cargo using a known shipper/freight forwarder, or repacked to comply with baggage requirements.
  • The same free checked baggage allowance applies to children and infants paying at least 50% of the adult fare. Infants paying 10% of the adult fare are permitted one piece of checked baggage free of charge. Maximum size for the one bag is 45 inches/115 cm linear measurement i.e. length plus height plus width. Maximum weight 22 lbs/10 kgs. Plus one (1) collapsible stroller/push cart.