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Baggage Fees
Checked Bags updated february 07, 2012
Unless otherwise noted, prices are for one-way domestic flights within the US, purchased at the airport counter. Many exceptions to these fees apply. For example, some airlines offer reduced rates for online purchases and most have special allowances for military personnel.
Note this list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Please check with your individual airline.
| Airline | Bag #1 | Bag #2 | Bag #3+ | Bag Overweight | Bag Oversized |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtran | $20 | $25 | $50 | 51-70 lbs: $49 71 to 100 lbs: $79 |
62-70 linear inches: $49 71-80 linear inches: $79 |
| Alaska | $20 | $20 | Bag #3: $20 Bag #4+: $50 |
51-100 lbs: $50 | 63-80 linear inches: $50 81-115 linear inches: $75 |
| Allegiant | $35 | $35 | extra fees | extra fees | extra fees |
| American | $25 | $35 | $150 | 50-70 lbs: $100 70-100 lbs: $200 |
62+ linear inches: $200 |
| Continental | $25 | $35 | $100 | 50-70 lbs: $100 | 62-115 linear inches: $100 |
| Delta | $25 | $35 | Bag #3: $125 Bag #4-10: $200 |
51-70 lbs: $90 71-100 lbs: $175 |
63–80 linear inches: $175 81-115 inches: $300 |
| Frontier | $20 | $20 | $50 | 50-100 lbs: $75 | 63-110 linear inches: $75 |
| JetBlue | $0 | $40 | $75 | 51-70 lbs: $50 71-99 lbs: $100 |
63-80 linear inches: $75 |
| Spirit | Carry-On: $40 Checked Bag #1: $38 |
$45 | $95 | 41-50 lbs: $25 51-70 lbs: $50 71-99 lbs: $100 |
63-80 linear inches: $100 80+ linear inches: $150 |
| Southwest | $0 | $0 | Bag #3-9: $50 Bag #10+: $110 |
51 -100 lbs: $50 | 62-80 linear inches: $50 |
| United | $25 | $35 | $100 | 51-70 lbs: $100 71-99 lbs: $200 |
63+ linear inches: $100 |
| Virgin America | $25 | $25 | Bag #3-10: $25 | 51-70 lbs: $50 71-100 lbs: $100 |
63-80 linear inches: $50 |
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Linear Inches?
Oversized bags are determined based on total linear inches, but what exactly does that mean? It's actually simple.
Linear Inches = Length + Width + Height
