Airline Cheat Sheet: Chart to US Luggage Size, Weight, and More
Each airline has its own baggage policies, with baggage size and weight allowances changing dramatically from airline to airline. It’s important to understand baggage policies to avoid unexpected fees or discover you have to check your carry-on at the boarding gate. With that in mind, we offer this luggage size chart for the seven major US airlines:
- American Airlines
- Delta
- Frontier
- Spirit
- United
- Jet Blue
- Southwest
American Airlines Luggage Size Chart
American Airlines offers three fare options: Basic Economy, Fully Flexible and Business/First Class. Business/ First Class includes 2-3 free checked bags, while Basic Economy and Fully Flexible pay per checked bag. First Class and Business class also have higher American Airlines checked bag weight allowances, and can check bags up to 70 lbs before overweight charges kick in. Click here for a detailed account of American Airlines carry-on dimensions.
American Airlines Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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American Airlines Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Delta Luggage Size Chart
Delta charges $20 for your first checked bag unless you are a member of Delta SkyMiles, in which case your first standard-sized checked bag is free. If you're flying domestically, you can redeem miles towards checked luggage fees by checking in through Delta.com, the airport kiosk, or the Fly Delta app. Delta also allows all passengers a free carry-on bag.
Delta Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Delta Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Frontier Luggage Size Chart
Frontier charges for checked and carry on luggage. The earlier you pay Frontier baggage fees the more you save: A carry-on costs you $59 if you pay when you book the flight, $61 if you pay before online check-in, or $69 if you pay during online check -in. If you wait until you’re at the airline desk, the cost of the same bag is $79, or $99 at the boarding gate.
Frontier Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Frontier Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Spirit Luggage Size Chart
Like Frontier, Spirit carry-on baggage fees go up the longer you wait to pay them. Paying at the time of booking costs $59-$68 if you fly on Spirit’s Standard fare, $62-$71 for paying before online check-in, $63-$72 during online check-in, $89 at the reservation desk, and $99 at the departure gate. Personal items are free.
Spirit Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Spirit Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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United Luggage Size Chart
United has seven service classes, including United Polaris, United First, United Business, United Premium Plus, United Economy, United Economy Plus, and United Basic Economy. Each service has its own checked luggage policy and carry-on restrictions.
United Airlines Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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United Airlines Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Jet Blue Luggage Size Chart
You can save on JetBlue checked bag fees by paying for bags in advance. If you pay more than 24 hours before your flight departure JetBlue gives you a $5.00 discount on your first two checked bags. If you checked a third bag, fees must be paid at the airport or during check-in.
Jet Blue Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Jet Blue Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Southwest Luggage Size Chart
Southwest allows all passengers to travel with two free checked bags, a carry-on bag, and a personal item. The airline does not allow passengers to check more than two bags unless they are active-duty military personnel.
Southwest Checked Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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Southwest Carry-on Luggage Allowances and Restrictions
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If you travel on multiple airlines on a regular basis, opt for carry-on bags designed to meet most airlines size restrictions, such as the Travelpro® Platinum® Elite 21” Expandable Carry-On Spinner or the Maxlite® Air Carry-On Hardside Spinner. Lightweight checked luggage such as the Maxlite® 5 Medium Check-In Spinner helps you get the most out of airline checked baggage weight restrictions.
