How Much Does Alaska Airlines Charge For Baggage?

How Much Does Alaska Airlines Charge For Baggage?

Alaska Airlines is a major American airline and the sixth-largest North American Airline. Along with its regional partners, the Airline operates flights to more than 100 destinations. Its motto is, "For the same price, you just get more." It is a reputed Airline that has been reported to have the highest customer satisfaction rate for twelve consecutive years, and if you want to be one of those satisfied customers, then you must know about what to carry, how much to carry, and what the charges are. In this article, we will discuss Alaska Airlines' baggage policy, and potential passengers can take a reference from it. 

Carry-on Baggage

The passengers who are traveling with Alaska Airlines are to carry one personal item, which can be a briefcase, purse, or laptop. At least one of those items is supposed to be under the seat in front of the passenger, and passengers will have to carry their bag on their own and put it into the overhead bin. The carry-on baggage should be within the permitted dimensions of 22 x 14 x 9 or 45 linear inches, including the wheels and handles. It is suggested that baggage is perfectly measured before traveling. 

Checked Baggage

Passengers are allowed to bring a maximum of two pieces of baggage, the maximum allowed dimensions of which should be 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height) and the weight of which should not exceed 50 pounds or 23 kg. If passengers fail to follow the rules and guidelines, they will be charged excess baggage fees and will have to pay the additional charges. If the passenger wants to carry more pieces of baggage, then they will have to pay some extra cash.

Standard Bag Fees

• First bag - $35 
• Second bag - $45
• Third + Additional bag - $150 each

Any baggage, including checked baggage, which is free of charge, will be charged additional fees if it exceeds the allowed size and weight limit. In some cases, more than one fee is applied to the luggage, for example, the checked baggage fee and the oversized baggage fee. Let's take a look at how much the charges are.

Oversized and Overweight Bag Fees

• Bags with the weight 51-100 lb - $100
• Bags with linear dimensions of 63-115'' - $150

Any piece of checked baggage should be more than 100 pounds or exceed 115'' linear. If passengers need more information and details about this topic, they should contact Alaska Air Cargo at 1-800-225-2752. The representative will provide the required assistance and guidance about the baggage limitation. 

Exceptions To Standard Baggage Charges

Some items are not charged any baggage fees or counted as a checked baggage allowance. Let's look at these items:

• Strollers and Car Seats: Passengers traveling with infants or children can carry a car seat or stroller without charge. 
• Mobility and Medical Assistance Devices: You should visit the airline's accessible service page to learn in-depth about carrying mobility and medical assistance devices. They can be carried on the flight, but the passenger must have a doctor's prescription or any report that proves the passenger's illness. 
• Wine (Only for members): Passengers who are members of the Alaska Airlines program are allowed to carry one protectively packaged case of wine.