Current Airline Baggage Policies

It's becoming much more common for airlines to charge for items and services that were once provided free of charge. With the high cost of fuel, several airlines have implemented new policies regarding checked baggage. GoFox.com is dedicated to keeping you up to date on these new policies. Before you book your flight, be sure to check with us to see what additional charges may not be included in your total trip price.

Airline Destinations Effective Date 1st Bag 2nd Bag
AirTran Checked Baggage Policies Domestic Sep 18, 2008 $0 $25
Alaska Airlines Checked Baggage Policies Domestic Jul 1, 2008 $0 $15
American Airlines Checked Baggage Policies Domestic, Mexico
Exceptions 		May 12, 2008 $15 $25
Continental Checked Baggage Policies Domestic, Latin America May 5, 2008 $0 $25
Delta Checked Baggage Policies Domestic May 5, 2008 $0 $50
Hawaiian Airlines Checked Baggage Policies Domestic
Exceptions 		Jun 10, 2008 $15 $25
JetBlue Airways Checked Baggage Policies Domestic Jun 1, 2008 $0 $20
Midwest Airlines Checked Baggage Policies Domestic May 24, 2008 $0 $20
Northwest Checked Baggage Policies Domestic
Exceptions 		Aug 28, 2008 $15 $25
Sun Country Airlines Checked Baggage Policies Domestic, International May 5, 2008 $0 $25
United Airlines Checked Baggage Policies Domestic
Exceptions 		Aug 18, 2008 $15 $25
US Airways Checked Baggage Policies Domestic
Exceptions 		Jul 9, 2008 $15 $25

 

Please note that these baggage policies apply for each way on your trip. If you are checking baggage on a roundtrip reservation, you'll be required to pay any applicable fees on your outbound flight and again on your return flight. Some frequent fliers may be exempt from these policies. Baggage policies and fees are subject to change at any time.