Checked Bag Policies
Published September 19, 2008

It’s becoming more common for airlines to charge travelers a fee for checking luggage. Before you book your flight, take a look at our chart to see who’s charging what! Policy changes are becoming more frequent, be sure to check back each time you fly.

Air Canada Domestic, International View Policy No Fee No Fee
Air Trans Domestic View Policy No Fee $10/$25 (4)
Alaska Airlines Domestic View Policy No Fee $50
American Airlines Domestic, Mexico View Policy $15
6/15/08		 $25
Continental Airlines Domestic, Latin America View Policy $15
9/5/08		 $25
Delta Domestic View Policy No Fee $50
Frontier Domestic, International View Policy $15
11/1/08		 $25
Hawaiian Airlines Domestic View Policy No Fee No Fee
jetBlue Domestic View Policy No Fee $20
Midwest Airlines Domestic View Policy No Fee $20
NWA Domestic View Policy $15
7/10/08		 $25
Southwest Airlines Domestic View Policy No Fee No Fee
Spirit Airlines Domestic View Policy $15 (3)
6/20/08		 $25
United Domestic View Policy $15
6/13/08		 $50
US Airways Domestic View Policy $15
7/9/08		 $25
Virgin America Domestic View Policy No Fee $25
British Airways Domestic, International View Policy No Fee $25/$35/$90
discounts if paid at ba.com

1 Baggage policies apply each way for select flights.
2 The charge for a second checked bag will be $10 when paid using Online Check-In or $20 when paid at the airport kiosks and ticket counter
3 The charge for the first checked bag will be $15 when paid using Online Check-In or $25 when paid at the airport kiosks and ticket counter
4 Through September 17, 2008, the charge for a second checked bag will be $10 when paid using Online Check-In or $20 when paid at the airport kiosks and ticket counter. Effective September 18, 2008, for reservations booked August 14 or later, the charge for a second checked bag will be $25

Note: Baggage policy and fees are subject to change by the airlines at any time. Please see the airline's Web site for the most current information.