Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.

wow now virgin america started charging–atleast its good to note VA allows 70 pounds for the first bag!

Passengers traveling on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air may check free of charge, one bag with a maximum dimension of 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and weight of up to 50 pounds.

Passengers checking in with one of our airline partners, or on a codeshare flight may be subject to additional checked baggage restrictions. Please check with the operating carrier for more information regarding their baggage allowance and fees.

addendum….

# Excess Baggage Fees
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will accept baggage exceeding the free piece, subject to the standard fees outlined below. The fees noted below are based on one-way travel and are collected at the time of check-in.
Excess Piece Number Max. Linear Dimension Max. Weight Excess Charge
1st 62 in. 50 lbs. $25 (USD) one way
2nd 62 in. 50 lbs. $100 (USD) one way
3rd 62 in. 50 lbs. $100 (USD) one way
4th 62 in. 50 lbs. $100 (USD) one way
5th 62 in. 50 lbs. $100 (USD) one way
6th 62 in. 50 lbs. $100 (USD) one way
7th or More 62 in. 50 lbs. $150 (USD) one way

air canada gives two bags free!!

I was surprised seeing Alaska charging, and after ac’s comment, I looked at Alaska’s site and found this:

“Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air passengers traveling on tickets purchased or reissued on or after May 1, 2009, for travel on or after July 7, 2009, will be charged $15 for the first checked bag* and $25 for the second checked bag.”

Delta/Northwest will allow 1 free bag for international, you should note that.

Otherwise, a very handy chart.

^ never mind

About time!

It’s ridiculous that people want to fly nearly for free and get all the perks. Charging for bags makes perfect sense when the one with the lowest price wins.

Personally, I’d rather pay more for a ticket but get food like we used to get and other small “perks”. Too bad that once a year mom and pop flier doesn’t agree with me…

hey dan, this entry was featured on consumerist, nice

Dan’s article quoted on consumerist:
http://consumerist.com/5226720/heres-what-the-airlines-are-charging-for-luggage

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NOOTICE, THE 1ST BAG ON SPIRIT IS 15$ NOT 25
PLUS U CAN TAKE A CARRY ON LUGGAGE, AND A BAG/PURSE/BACK PACK ( I EVEN ONCE TOOK 2, THEY COULD CARE LESS)
GOOD LUCK!

@spirit frequent flyer:
http://www.spiritair.com/Policiesbags.aspx#CheckedBag

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” I EVEN ONCE TOOK 2, THEY COULD CARE LESS GOOD LUCK!” – they’re supposed to. The two item carry on limit is not an airline regulation but an FAA regulation. The fine is about $10,000.

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i’ve been told by a number of people that delta charges for their second bag internationally however i called delta in australia and they said for regular members you get 2 bags 50 lbs and for elite you get 2 bags 70 lbs.

i agree

wow dan this post really got the website out there

Not only have American companies started charging passengers for checked in luggage, but some, like Delta, give the maximum allowable dimensions for carry on as well – in length, width and depth, in addition to linear inches. This is a real problem since if your linear measurement is within the maximum allowable for carry on, but is not shaped according to the diktats of the company, you’ve got to go out and buy carry on luggage that fits a particular airline. And linear measurements can differ from company to company. For ex, American Airlines allows 114cm while Delta accepts up to 118cm. My carry on measures 120cm (about 1/2″ more) — what am I supposed to do since I’ll be flying both this summer? This is the pits.

hey dan how can i be come Continental elite

I don’t know if anyone has noticed this, but Delta will be charging an additional $5.00 for bags checked in at curbside, kiosk or ticket counter. This fee will be waived if the baggage is checked in online. This starts for tickets made after July 16th 2009, to be flown after Aug 4th 2009.

@Shira:
Look up at the chart under “airport surcharge”

Thanks Dan, missed that.

you didnt mention delta charges for all israel flights $50
for second bag

@chulent:
That’s because they don’t.

Citi® Platinum American Express® Card- what do you hold about this card?

dan
do you think if i show my citi aadvantage platinum Credit Card and say im aadvantage platinum i can get 2 free bags
(since it says on there website aadvantage platinum get 2 free bags)

@bo:
No.

Surprising that Midwest doesnt have a published policy with regard to there “executives” (thats their one tiered elite program. I have heard, however, that “Executive” members are not charged for two bags with Midwest from a fellow Midwest flyer.

Mike i have to say i don’t agree there. Most of the “perks” are small things but they end up overcharging for.