Checked Baggage
Our new checked baggage charges, shown below, are effective for tickets purchased on or after May 1, 2009. Passengers with tickets purchased before May 1, 2009, will continue to follow our previous checked baggage charges and allowances.
| Piece Number | Charge |
|---|---|
| 1st Bag | $15 (USD) one way |
| 2nd Bag | $25 (USD) one way |
| 3rd Bag | $50 (USD) one way |
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Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air passengers traveling on tickets purchased on or after May 1, 2009, will be charged $15 for the first checked bag* and $25 for the second checked bag.
Baggage fees can be paid when checking in online using web check-in, at an airport kiosk, or at the ticket counter. For faster service, use your debit or credit card when checking in online or at an airport kiosk.
Each bag must weigh 50 pounds or less and have a maximum dimension of 62 linear inches (length + height + width) to avoid additional charges. View a list of the exceptions
Passengers checking in with one of our airline partners may be subject to additional checked baggage restrictions or charges. Please check with the operating carrier for more information regarding their baggage policies.
View our Carry-on Baggage Rules
To ensure your checked bags are loaded onto your flight, we're only able to accept checked bags within four hours of scheduled flight departure times. Review our Check-In & Boarding Guidelines to determine the cut off time for checking baggage.
Baggage Charges and Waivers
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will accept baggage subject to the standard charges outlined below. Each bag must weigh 50 pounds or less and have a maximum dimension of 62 linear inches (length + height + width) to avoid additional charges. The charges noted below are based on one-way travel and are collected at the time of check-in.| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th or more each | |
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| Regular Traveler | $15 | $25 | $50 | $100 | $100 |
| Mileage Plan™ MVP Members* | Free | Free | $50 | $100 | $100 |
| Mileage Plan Gold Members* | Free | Free | $50 | $100 | $100 |
| Confirmed in First Class at check-in | Free | Free | $50 | $100 | $100 |
| To/From Guadalajara and Mexico City** | Free | Free | $50 | $100 | $100 |
| Travel wholly within the State of Alaska | Free | Free | $50 | $100 | $100 |
| U.S. military personnel on orders | Free | Free | $50 | $100 | $100 |
| Unaccompanied Minor Service | Free | Free | $50 | $100 | $100 |
* Includes customers traveling in the same itinerary with the MVP or Gold member. For group bookings made by the Alaska Airlines Group Desk, only actual MVP and Gold Members may check 2 bags free of charge.
** Customers traveling to/from Guadalajara and Mexico City between November 15 and January 15th, may only check a maximum of two bags per person not to exceed 50 lbs. and 62 inches.
Note: If a checked bag falls into more than one fee category (piece number, oversize, overweight), only the higher, single fee is charged.
Exceptions to Checked Baggage Charges
The following exceptions to the checked baggage charges apply to all customers:Strollers and car seats may be checked without charge.
Wheelchairs and other assistive devices may be checked without charge.
Customers making international connections to other airlines within twelve hours of arriving in your connection city, may follow the baggage allowance and weight restrictions of the international airline - provided a ticketing and baggage agreement is in place between Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and your other carrier. Please contact Alaska Airlines Reservations at 1-800-252-7522 (TTY/TDD Users: 1-800-682-2221) or Horizon Air Reservations at 1-800-547-9308 for more information.
Traveling out of Santa Rosa, customers are allowed to check one box of wine (if properly packaged) for no additional fees.
Oversize or Overweight Baggage Fees
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will accept baggage exceeding the size or weight allowance, subject to the standard fees outlined below. The fees noted below are based on one-way travel and are collected at the time of check-in.For checked bags 50 pounds or less there is no fee. For bags 51-100 pounds there is a $50 USD charge per item.
For checked bags 62 linear inches or less there is no fee. For bags 63-80 inches there is a $50 USD charge per item and for 81-115 inches there is a $75 charge.
Military bags, for military personnel on orders, may weigh 70 pounds each without incurring an overweight fee.
Some sporting equipment may exceed 50 pounds or 62 linear inches without being charged an overweight or oversize fee. Refer to our Sporting Equipment page for additional information.
No single piece of checked baggage may weigh more than 100 pounds and/or exceed 115 linear inches (length + width + height). Alaska Air Cargo may be able to assist you with any piece in excess of 100 pounds or larger than 115 linear inches. Contact our Cargo Service Center at 1-800-225-2752 for more information.
Note: If a checked bag falls into more than one fee category (piece number, excess, oversize, overweight), the higher single fee is charged.
Prohibited Items
Many common items used everyday in the home or workplace may seem harmless; however, when transported by air, they can be very dangerous. In flight, variations in temperature and pressure can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes, or start a fire.Items marked with a green "
" are OK to pack as noted.
Items marked with a red "
" are prohibited from your carry-on and/or checked baggage.
| Item(s) | Carry-On Bag | Checked Bags |
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| Internal Combustion Engines (Outboard motors, chainsaws, generators, gas powered weed eaters) | |
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| Liquids, Gels, or Aerosols (Purchased Beyond the Security Checkpoints) | |
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| Liquids, Gels, or Aerosols (3.4 oz. (100ml) or Less packed per TSA regulations) | |
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| Liquids, Gels, or Aerosols (More than 3.4 oz. (100ml) and/or not packed per TSA regulations) | |
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| Alcohol (More than 3.4 oz.) | |
View Restrictions |
| Breast Milk (Mothers traveling with or without their child) | |
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| Dry/Wet Ice | View Restrictions | View Restrictions |
| Explosives (Fireworks, gunpowder, signal flares, sparklers, or other explosives) |
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| Flammable Liquids or Solids (Fuel, paints, lighter refills, strike anywhere matches, sterno, self-heating meals such as MREs) |
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| Household Items (Drain cleaners, solvents, other caustic or corrosive solids or liquids) |
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| Lithium Batteries (Checked bags may only contain batteries installed in electronic devices) | |
View Restrictions |
| Matches/Lighters (One book of safety matches or one common lighter) | |
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| Other Hazardous Materials (Gasoline-powered tools, wet-cell batteries, camping gear with fuel, radioactive materials, poisons, infectious substances) |
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| Perishable/Trophy Items | View Restrictions | View Restrictions |
| Personal Air Purifiers |
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| Pressurized Containers (Butane fuel, scuba tanks, propane tanks, C02 cartridges, self inflating rafts) |
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| Sharp Objects (Knives, cutting instruments - including carpet knives, box cutters, folding or retractable blades, ice picks, straight razors, metal scissors with a cutting edge of more than four inches, pliers larger than seven inches) |
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| Styrofoam Containers | |
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| Weapons (Firearms, ammunition, mace, tear-gas, or pepper spray) |
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* Visit our Transporting Firearms page for restrictions and limitations on checking firearms, weapons and repellents.
Many of the items above are classified as Dangerous Goods by the U.S. Government and are prohibited from being placed in your baggage. The shipment of unauthorized dangerous goods may result in criminal or civil penalties. For further information, contact Alaska Airlines Reservations at
Alcohol
There is no restriction on the amount of alcohol you may pack in your checked luggage, provided it contains under 24% alcohol by volume (e.g. beer and wine). Alcohol greater than 24% up to and including 70% (140 proof) is allowed with the following restrictions:- Up to five liters of alcohol per package
- Up to five liters of alcohol per person
- Must be in retail packaging
Baggage Claim
Your checked baggage should be available to you at baggage claim within 20 minutes of your flight's arrival. Effective July 7, 2009, we have a new 25 minute Baggage Service Guarantee.Please download the Baggage I.D., fill out the information and place it inside your checked bag(s). In the case of a misplaced bag, this tag can help expedite the identification and return process.
Viewing the Baggage I.D. document linked above requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Delayed or Damaged Baggage
We ask that you report any irregularity concerning baggage to the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Baggage Service Office at your arrival airport. All reports should be made in-person with the damaged baggage within 24 hours of arrival time. Failure to report baggage mishandling of any type will result in a denial of compensation.Please note: it is important to retain copies of your ticket, baggage claim check, and any receipts you may have accumulated for expenses incurred relating to your claim.
Interim Expenses/Delivery of Delayed Luggage due to Weather
We are unable to provide interim expenses or delivery of delayed luggage, as noted in our baggage service brochure, due weather conditions, air traffic control or other extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the carrier occurring at any city within your flight routing. We will do all possible to advise you of weather problems before your departure. However, it is always advisable to check weather conditions prior to your departure and plan accordingly.
Excess Valuation
Each ticketed passenger traveling on a U.S. domestic trip is covered to a maximum of $3,300 (USD) for loss to luggage or articles contained inside. For most international travel baggage liability is limited to approximately $9.07 (USD) per pound for checked baggage and $400 (USD) per passenger for unchecked baggage. If the cost of replacing your luggage or packed belongings exceeds the maximum compensation amount, you may want to declare a higher value by purchasing "excess valuation." Excess valuation is simply an extension of liability in the event of loss or damage, up to a maximum of $5000 (USD). If you purchase excess valuation, you will be asked to describe the contents of the bag. Excess valuation may be purchased for fragile items, but liability coverage extends to loss only (note exceptions below). Excess valuation is not the same thing as insurance. Insurance is not sold by Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air for checked baggage.The following items are not covered for loss or damage, and excess valuation cannot be purchased. Acceptance of these articles or any similar valuables are at your own risk. Pack them in a carry-on bag if possible. Note: Medication should always be in your carry-on bag.
- Antiques, heirlooms
- Antlers, game trophies, pelts
- Art objects, sculptures
- Binoculars, telescopes, optical devices including eyeglasses
- Business contracts, documents
- Cameras, video and photographic equipment, camcorders, audio equipment, film, camera equipment, photographs
- Cash, currency
- Computers and related equipment
- Furs, including coats, gloves, and hats
- Historical artifacts
- Irreplaceable books, publications, collectibles such as baseball cards
- Jewelry, watches
- Keys
- Medication
- Negotiable papers
- Original manuscripts
- Personal electronic devices such as compact disks and video game cartridges
- Precious metals, stones, or materials
- Sales samples
- Securities
- Silverware
Fragile Packages
If you pack fragile items, advise the customer service agent when you check in so the bag can be properly labeled with FRAGILE stickers. Items packaged in cardboard boxes are covered in case of loss, but are checked at your own risk for damage. An exception is made for items in the original manufacturer's shipping container and packaging, but only if the original manufacturer's seal has not been broken.Lithium Batteries
As of January 1, 2008, customers may no longer pack spare lithium batteries of any kind in checked baggage. Customers can carry spare lithium batteries for devices such as laptops, cell phones and cameras, but they must be packed in their carry-on baggage with the terminals covered/insulated. Customers may check bags that contain lithium batteries only if they are installed in the electronic devices. Damaged batteries will not be accepted for transport. For important details regarding the safe transportation of batteries/battery-powered devices while flying, please visit http://safetravel.dot.gov/.Dry/Wet Ice
Wet Ice is prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage. Dry ice may be placed in carry-on and checked baggage subject to the following limitations: In all cases, the packaging must allow for the release of carbon dioxide gas. For carry-on baggage and checked baggage, the limit is 5.5 pounds per package. The package must be marked with the net weight of the dry ice or the statement that the net weight of dry ice is 5.5 pounds or less. The name of the contents being cooled, along with the words "Dry Ice" or "Carbon Dioxide, Solid" must be on the outside of the package.Perishable and Trophy Items
It is your responsibility to properly package all perishable items and these items are checked at your own risk for spoilage. We recommend that you package raw meat and seafood so it is able to withstand a minimum of 48 hours in transit without refrigeration.Fish and raw game meat may be accepted as baggage only if packaged in a leak-proof container (Styrofoam not accepted). Gel ice is recommended, but up to 5.5 pounds of dry ice is acceptable. Items containing dry ice must be declared at check-in and labeled on the package. Wet ice is not allowed. Freeze or chill meat and seafood thoroughly before packaging for optimal final destination temperature.
Antlers and horns are only accepted as checked baggage if they are properly packaged and meet normal size and weight restrictions.
- Antlers must be in a hard-sided container (e.g., box or crate).
- Antler tips must be padded to prevent punctures.
- Antlers must be free of raw meat, blood, or noticeable odors.
- Linear dimensions must not exceed 120 inches (305cms). Any animal rack/antler that exceeds 120 linear inches cannot be accepted.
- Maximum allowable dimensions are 38 inches deep by 34 inches wide and 70 inches length/height.
Items that are oversized or overweight must be shipped via Air Cargo. Please keep in mind this will require additional time as the Air Cargo offices may not be near the departure terminal in some cities.
For additional information, contact our Air Cargo office at 1-800-225-2752.
Because space can be limited, we can't always get the antlers on the same plane with you. If we don't, we'll hold them at your destination for you to pick up when you can or you can have them delivered for a charge.
Special Government Regulations
The Federal Lacey Act requires labeling on all seafood or game shipped across state lines. We stock labels at our ticket counters which must be completed with your name and address, the commodity as fish or wildlife, the specific species, and the weight of each container. The State of Alaska requires special labeling for the following items leaving the state: un-mounted antlers and horns, raw capes from big game, and bear hide. This requirement may be met by completing and attaching a "Big Game Trophy Export" tag (obtained from the State of Alaska, Fish & Game, Wildlife Division) or by marking the outside of the container with the information.Sporting Equipment
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will accept sporting equipment as checked baggage provided each piece is properly packed in a soft or hard sided case designed specifically for the sporting equipment piece. Standard checked baggage/overweight/oversize charges apply. Refer to our Sporting Equipment page for additional information. End of content.Many common items used everyday in the home or workplace may seem harmless; however, when transported by air, they can be very dangerous. In flight, variations in temperature and pressure can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes, or start a fire.
Items marked with a green "" are OK to pack as noted.
Items marked with a red "" are prohibited from your carry-on and/or checked baggage.
| Item(s) | Carry-On Bag | Checked Bags |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Combustion Engines (Outboard motors, chainsaws, generators, gas powered weed eaters) | |
|
| Liquids, Gels, or Aerosols (Purchased Beyond the Security Checkpoints) | |
|
| Liquids, Gels, or Aerosols (3.4 oz. (100ml) or Less packed per TSA regulations) | |
|
| Liquids, Gels, or Aerosols (More than 3.4 oz. (100ml) and/or not packed per TSA regulations) | |
|
| Alcohol (More than 3.4 oz.) | |
View Restrictions |
| Breast Milk (Mothers traveling with or without their child) | |
|
| Dry/Wet Ice | View Restrictions | View Restrictions |
| Explosives (Fireworks, gunpowder, signal flares, sparklers, or other explosives) |
|
|
| Flammable Liquids or Solids (Fuel, paints, lighter refills, strike anywhere matches, sterno, self-heating meals such as MREs) |
|
|
| Household Items (Drain cleaners, solvents, other caustic or corrosive solids or liquids) |
|
|
| Lithium Batteries (Checked bags may only contain batteries installed in electronic devices) | |
View Restrictions |
| Matches/Lighters (One book of safety matches or one common lighter) | |
|
| Other Hazardous Materials (Gasoline-powered tools, wet-cell batteries, camping gear with fuel, radioactive materials, poisons, infectious substances) |
|
|
| Perishable/Trophy Items | View Restrictions | View Restrictions |
| Personal Air Purifiers |
|
|
| Pressurized Containers (Butane fuel, scuba tanks, propane tanks, C02 cartridges, self inflating rafts) |
|
|
| Sharp Objects (Knives, cutting instruments - including carpet knives, box cutters, folding or retractable blades, ice picks, straight razors, metal scissors with a cutting edge of more than four inches, pliers larger than seven inches) |
|
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| Styrofoam Containers | |
|
| Weapons (Firearms, ammunition, mace, tear-gas, or pepper spray) |
|
* |
* Visit our Transporting Firearms page for restrictions and limitations on checking firearms, weapons and repellents.
Many of the items above are classified as Dangerous Goods by the U.S. Government and are prohibited from being placed in your baggage. The shipment of unauthorized dangerous goods may result in criminal or civil penalties. For further information, contact Alaska Airlines Reservations at
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