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Checked Baggage For Alaska / Horizon Airlines*
Effective for travel from July 1, 2008, Alaska will begin assessing passengers a $25 fee each way for checking in a second piece of luggage on domestic flights and between the Continental U.S and Hawaii.

Free baggage allowance consists of 1 checked bag per ticketed passenger. Baggage can be a maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and may weigh up to 50 pounds. Excess baggage charges apply to additional pieces, overweight pieces between 51 and 100 pounds and oversized pieces of luggage.

No single piece of checked baggage may weigh more than 100 pounds. Any piece in excess of 100 pounds must be forwarded via air cargo or alternative means arranged by the customer.

Checked Bag Weight Fee per Bag
50 lbs. or less No Fee
51-100 lbs. $50 (USD)

Checked Bag Dimensions Fee per Bag
Up to 62 in. No Fee
63-80 in. $50 (USD)
81-115 in. $75 (USD)

Customers exempt from paying the second bag fee are:
Customers traveling in the First Class Cabin shall be permitted to check two pieces of baggage up to 62 inches, 50 pounds each. Customers who are current Alaska Airlines MVP Gold Mileage Plan members shall be permitted two pieces of baggage up to 62 inches, 50 pounds each. Military personnel on active duty are allowed two duffle bags up to 70 lbs. per bag and up to 115 inches free allowance. Customers making international connections to other airlines shall follow the weight restrictions of the international carrier, which may permit them to have bags heavier than Alaska Airlines’ free allowance.

Customer checked-in luggage items exempt from the second bag fee:
Child car seats, carriers and strollers
Wheelchairs, walkers and other personal assistive devices

* Update on 05/22/08 and subject to change without notice.