Carry-on Luggage
Carry-on Allowance
Be sure to check new requirements from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding restrictions to items in carry-on luggage. Visit www.tsa.gov for details.
Northwest allows you to carry one piece of luggage on board the aircraft plus a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. The carry-on luggage must be of a size and shape to allow for storage in overhead compartments or underneath the seat in front of you.
Dimensions:
- Cannot exceed 45 linear inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches)
Note: Luggage not meeting these specifications must be checked and is subject to any applicable fees.
Exceptions:
- Pinnacle flights, CRJ aircraft and Mesaba flights, SF3 aircraft require that the one piece of carry-on luggage is checked and will be returned planeside. A purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack may be carried into the cabin.
- Northwest Airlink flights operated by Pinnacle and Mesaba on CRJ aircraft allow each passenger to bring onboard two personal items. As always, items must fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you.
- Per British Airport Authority regulations, only one piece of carry-on luggage is allowed through the screening checkpoint at London's Gatwick Airport. Once past the screening checkpoint, Northwest allows you to carry one piece of luggage on board the aircraft plus a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. For example, if you have a piece of luggage and a purse, the purse must be placed in the briefcase to go through the security checkpoint; but once past the checkpoint, the purse can be removed from the luggage. Find more information at http://www.gatwickairport.com/.
- India: Local government regulations limit carry-on to one bag for all passengers (World Business Class and Coach) traveling out of India.
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Personal Items
In addition to your carry-on bag, customers may carry on a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. Dimensions of the additional item must not exceed 15"x11"x6". At least one carry-on item should go beneath the seat in front of you.
Additional Items that may be brought on board and do not count towards your allowance:
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Overcoat or wrap |
Fully collapsible umbrella-style stroller* |
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Camera and/or pair of binoculars |
Cane |
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Umbrella |
Medical assistive devices |
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Two-wheeled baggage cart |
Infant diaper bags |
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Child Car Seats* |
Collapsible wheelchair |
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Reasonable amount of reading material for the flight |
Pair of braces or other prosthetic device (provided you are dependent upon the device) |
*For international travel, these items will count towards the free carry on allowance.
To ensure the health and welfare of infants and small children traveling, passengers are allowed to take baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items in their carry-on luggage. The items are permitted through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer at the security checkpoint). All items including formula or breast milk will be inspected.
Northwest also accepts small pets as carry-on luggage for a nominal fee. View details on traveling with your pet.
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Cabin-seat Luggage
Northwest Airlines will allow you to purchase a ticket for an item, approved by Northwest, which is too fragile or bulky to be handled as checked luggage.
The following restrictions apply:
- You will be charged 100% of the applicable adult fare for the portion of the trip on which the extra seat is used.
- Must be packaged or covered in a manner to avoid injury to other customers.
- Must be properly secured by a seat belt to avoid shifting during flight.
- Must not exceed floor and seat load limitations.
- Must not restrict access to, or use of, any regular or emergency exit or aisle of the cabin.
- Must not obscure any passenger's view of "seat belt," "no smoking," or "exit" signage.
- Must not contain dangerous goods.
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