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Baggage fee waivers
Baggage fee waiver for: | First bag | Second bag |
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Club 49® members traveling on a ticket that contains at least one Alaska Airlines city in Alaska Restrictions may apply. | Free | Free |
Customers ticketed for travel solely within the state of Alaska Restrictions may apply. | First 3 bags free; additional bags $100 each |
2 bags
How much does Alaska Airlines charge for checked bags ? Checked baggage with Alaska Airlines is free for flights within the state of Alaska . For all other flights , the 1st bag is charged at $30 ( free for First Class), 2nd bag at $40 ( free for First Class) and 3+ bags at $100.
Pay $30 for the first bag, and $40 for the second. Size and weight limits apply.
The easiest way to avoid bag fees is to get the right credit card. If you typically fly on one or two carriers, consider their co-branded cards since nearly all of them include a free checked bag. If you fly on a variety of different carriers, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Citi Prestige® Card are your only options.
If you have the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Card or its business version, you and up to six guests get one checked bag free on Alaska flights. Check two bags free when you fly First Class or if you’re a Mileage Plan elite. Each bag can weigh up to 50 pounds and have overall dimensions of 62 inches.
A carry-on bag must fit underneath the seat or in an enclosed overhead bin. Personal items include: Handbag, purse, or pocketbook, backpack , briefcase, laptop computer, with or without a bag.
When traveling with us, you’re allowed one carry -on bag plus one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop computer. At least one of the items should be stowed under the seat in front of you, and you’ll also need to be able to lift your own bag into the overhead bin.
Alaska Airlines are fairly strict and limit passengers to one carry on and one personal item. Should your luggage be deemed oversize, you run the risk of having to pay extras at the gate.
Best ways to avoid checked bag fees Hold elite status (or travel with a friend/family member with elite status) Carry the right credit card (or travel with a friend/family member with the right card) Purchase a premium ticket (typically premium economy, business and/or first class)
50 lbs
Yes, a backpack counts as a personal item . If you want to carry a backpack as a personal item , use a laptop backpack or a packable daypack. Store your personal item under the seat in front of you or on top of your carry on in the overhead bin.
Here are the free checked bags you can expect for each airline when flying domestically (limits are usually more strict when flying internationally). Alaska Airlines . All elite status levels: 2 free checked bags. American Airlines . AAdvantage Gold: 1 free checked bag. Delta . JetBlue. United Airlines . Southwest .
For most airlines, bags over 50 pounds (23 Kgs) are subject to additional fees which start around $50. Many airlines have additional fees for checking sports equipment such as skis, golf bags , and bikes.