What is Alaska Airlines Baggage Allowance and Policy?

Does Alaska Airlines allow me to Carry Bags for Free?

Alaska Airlines allows customers to carry bags onboard and check them in the baggage compartments, but the free allowance depends on their fare type. So, if you are a customer of Alaska Airlines, their baggage policy makes sure that your baggage reaches your destination, but how much you can take will be subject to the fare you book.

Ready to take a flight with Alaska Airlines but haven’t checked their baggage allowance yet? Read the complete baggage allowance policy below, including how much Alaska will charge you for oversized and overweight bags.

How Much Luggage Can I Take on an Alaska Airlines Flight?

If you are flying Alaska Airlines, you can bring carry-on bags or checked bags, baby strollers, musical instruments, etc. The total allowance varies as per your fare, but the airline has categorized its baggage allowance into two categories- Carry-on and Checked bags. Any type of item you bring with you for your Alaska Airlines flight booking will be categorized into these two. Let’s find out more about each option below:

Alaska Airlines Carry-on Allowance

You can carry one small bag and a personal item, which can be a purse, briefcase, or laptop, with you on an Alaska Airlines flight for free. Among them, personal items must be stored under the seat in front of you, and you should lift your bag up to fit in the overhead bin by yourself. Here are some of the baggage details that you need to know:

The carry-on bag's maximum dimensions, including wheels and handles, should not exceed 22" x 14" x 9" inches.
The three dimensions may not add up to or exceed 45 linear inches.
Make sure to place an identification tag in your bag to be extra careful and get it sooner if your bag ever gets misplaced.

Each Alaska Airlines fare has the same carry-on luggage allowance. So, you can bring bags for free in any cabin with the same allowance and dimensions.

Alaska Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

Checking bags is chargeable on all standard Alaska Airlines fares. However, if you fly in a higher cabin class, you may be exempt from the checked baggage fee. Also, items such as strollers, car seats, or any mobility aids do not cost you any fee.

Alaska Airlines baggage fee waiver applies to your booking with the airline’s credit card, Elite level membership on Mileage Plan, or as Military personnel. In other cases, you can pay the baggage fee at check-in while doing it online or at the airport.

The maximum checked baggage dimensions on Alaska Airlines is 62 linear inches per bag.
The baggage weight may not exceed 51 lbs for each cabin class

Except for the customers already mentioned, checking luggage will cost you a fee that varies for each bag you check with Alaska Airlines.

What does Alaska Airlines Charge For Baggage?

Alaska Airlines Standard Baggage fees depend on when you purchased your tickets and the number of bags you are bringing with you. For Alaska flights operated by Qantas,

Air Tahiti Nui, Icelandair, Qatar, Japan Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, American, Condor, etc, different rules may apply.

Any flights purchased before 30 June 2023
- The first bag will cost $30
- Second Bag will Cost $40
- The third bag and so on will cost $100 each.
The maximum weight in checked baggage allowance under this fee is 51 lbs and should not exceed that limit.
For any flight purchased on or after 30 June 2023,
- The cost of the first and second bags is $30 & $40, respectively.
- The third bag and so on will cost $150 each.

Note: Alaska Airlines limits the number of bags per passenger during peak travel season.

Oversized and Overweight Baggage

If your carry-on bags exceed the allowed limit, they must be transferred as checked baggage. However, when your checked bags exceed their weight and size allowance, the airline may charge you an extra fee.

The maximum baggage weight exceeding the checked allowance can not exceed 100 lbs.
The baggage dimensions also can’t exceed a maximum of 115 linear inches.

If your bags exceed their 51 lbs weight limit, the airline will charge you a $100 extra as long as it is still less than 100 lbs. In addition, a $150 fee applies for oversized baggage between 63 and 115 linear inches.

Are there any Exceptions to Standard Baggage Charges on Alaska Air?

Yes, there are. Alaska Airlines will not count some items as your checked baggage allowance and will transport them for free. Here are the details:

When you're traveling with infants or children, you can bring a stroller and a car seat. If your stroller has a battery or power bank, check the Alaska Airlines Batteries & Electronics page for more information.
Customers traveling between the United States from Honolulu (HNL), Kona (KOA), Maui (OGG), or Kauai (LIH), can bring one properly packaged box of pineapples free of charge.
Alaska Airlines also allows customers to bring mobility aids or medical assistive devices free of charge. You can check the airline’s accessible services pages for further details.
Mileage Plan members can bring one protectively packaged case of wine when traveling on flights from select airports within the United States.

In addition to the above, there are also some fares and customers to whom a baggage fee waiver applies with some conditions.

To Whom Does the Alaska Airlines Baggage Fee Waiver Apply, and How?

Refer to the table below to understand how Alaska Airlines baggage fee Waiver applies to customers:

	Customers	Eligibility	Fee For the remaining bags
One Bag Fly Free	Alaska Airlines Visa Card and Visa Business card holders	6 guests per reservation	second $40, third bag $100/$150
Two Bags Fly Free	First Class MVP MVP Gold Mileage Plan members Oneworld ruby and Sapphire members	Companions included as well, for oneworld standard fee applies on companions	Third and additional bags at $100/$150 each
Three bags Fly Free	MVP Gold 75K and 100K Oneworld Emerald Members Customers traveling only in Alaska	Includes companion with some restrictions	$100/$150 each for the rest
First Five Bags Fly Free	U.S. Military Active Duty Personnel	valid ID proof, with baggage weight & size limits	$100/$150 each for the rest

If you have Club 49 membership, and you are traveling on an itinerary within the city in the Alaska state, you can take two bags free of cost. For more details on baggage allowance and charges on Alaska Airlines, get in touch with the Alaska Airlines customer service team.

Final Words:

Bringing baggage along on flights is a necessity, and Alaska Airlines makes sure that you can take it without any hassle. If you want more information on how to bring luggage and tips on packing your bags, you can find it through the airline’s website. Or speak to our experts and receive immediate responses.