Checked baggage
Travel may be solely on Alaska Airlines but can still be subject to another airline's bag charges. Refer to your travel confirmation to determine which airline's baggage policy applies. When Alaska Airlines baggage policy applies, the following rules and fees are in effect:
Exceptions to standard baggage charges
We will transport the following items free of charge and not count them toward your checked baggage allowance:
- Strollers and car seats - when traveling with infants or children. Visit our Batteries & Electronics page if the stroller has a battery or power bank.
- Pineapple from Hawaii - one properly packaged box of pineapples when traveling within the United States from Honolulu (HNL), Kona (KOA), Maui (OGG), or Kauai (LIH)
- Mobility aids and medical assistive devices - visit our accessible services pages for more information
- Wine (Mileage Plan™ members only) - one protectively packaged case of wine when traveling on flights from the following airports, within the United States: Bellingham (BLI), Boise (BOI), Burbank (BUR), Eugene (EUG), Everett (PAE), Fresno (FAT), Idaho Falls (IDA), Los Angeles (LAX), Medford (MFR), Monterey (MRY), Oakland (OAK), Ontario (ONT), Orange County (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP), Pasco (PSC), Portland (PDX), Pullman (PUW), Redding (RDD), Redmond (RDM), Sacramento (SMF), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), San Luis Obispo (SBP), Santa Barbara (SBA), Seattle (SEA), Sonoma (STS), Spokane (GEG), Sun Valley (SUN), Walla Walla (ALW), Wenatchee (EAT), and Yakima (YKM). The program does not apply when flying to international destinations.
Measuring bags
Measure the distance from the floor to the highest point on the top of the bag (typically the handle.) Then, measure the width of the bag from side-to-side when looking at it from the front. Last, measure the thickness of the bag when looking at it from the side. The sum of these equals the total linear inches.
Seasonal baggage limits
During peak travel periods, we limit the number of bags that can be checked by each passenger, to and from the following cities:
| City | Date range | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow (BRW) |
January 1–December 31 (All flights) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Bethel (BET) |
January 1–December 31 (All flights) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Billings (BIL) |
November 15–March 1 (All flights) |
No more than 1 checked bag per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage. (Refer to Sports Equipment Multipiece Exception if traveling with ski/snowboard equipment.) |
| Bozeman (BZN) |
November 15–March 1 (All flights) |
No more than 1 checked bag per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage. (Refer to Sports Equipment Multipiece Exception if traveling with ski/snowboard equipment.) |
| Dillingham (DLG) |
June 1–August 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased before March 1, 2023) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Dillingham (DLG) |
January 1–December 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased on/after March 1, 2023) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Guadalajara (GDL) |
November 15–January 15 (All flights) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person No excess, oversize, or overweight bags allowed. |
| Guatemala City (GUA) |
January 1–December 31 (All flights from Guatemala City) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person No excess, oversize, or overweight bags allowed. Applies on flights from Guatemala City (GUA) only. Does not apply to flights to Guatemala City (GUA). |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) |
November 15–March 1 (Applicable to all tickets purchased on/before August 31, 2022) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) |
November 15–March 1, June 1–August 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased on/after September 1, 2022) |
No more than 1 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. (Refer to Sports Equipment Multipiece Exception if traveling with ski/snowboard equipment.) |
| Kalispell (FCA) |
November 15–March 1 (All flights) |
No more than 1 checked bag per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage. (Refer to Sports Equipment Multipiece Exception if traveling with ski/snowboard equipment.) |
| Kelowna (YLW) |
November 15–March 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased on/after September 1, 2022) |
No more than 1 checked bag per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage. (Refer to Sports Equipment Multipiece Exception if traveling with ski/snowboard equipment.) |
| King Salmon (AKN) |
June 1–August 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased before March 1, 2023) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| King Salmon (AKN) |
January 1–December 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased on/after March 1, 2023) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Kodiak (ADQ) |
June 1–August 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased before March 1, 2023) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Kodiak (ADQ) |
January 1–December 31 (Applicable to all tickets purchased on/after March 1, 2023) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Kotzebue (OTZ) |
January 1–December 31 (All flights) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Nome (OME) |
January 1–December 31 (All flights) |
No more than 2 checked bags per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage when it arrives. |
| Sun Valley (SUN) |
November 15–March 1 (All flights) |
No more than 1 checked bag per person Additional baggage may be checked and accepted on a standby, space-available basis. You will be notified by Alaska Airlines to return to the airport to pick up standby baggage. (Refer to Sports Equipment Multipiece Exception if traveling with ski/snowboard equipment.) |
Note: Applicable baggage waivers cannot be combined with other free baggage allowances. We will waive the standard luggage fee in the following instances:
For tickets purchased before January 2, 2024
| Baggage fee waiver for: | First bag | Second bag | 3 or more bags |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eligible Alaska Airlines Visa®
cardholders Includes up to 6 other guests traveling in the same reservation. Restrictions apply. |
Free | $40 | |
|
Alaska Airlines Visa®
Business cardholders Includes up to 6 other guests traveling in the same reservation. Restrictions apply. |
Free | $40 | |
|
Customers traveling in First Class You must be upgraded before baggage has been accepted to receive fee waiver. Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
MVP® and MVP Gold® level Mileage Plan™
members Includes companions traveling in the same reservation.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
MVP Gold 75K® and MVP Gold 100K® level
Mileage Plan™ members Includes companions traveling in the same reservation.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | 3rd bag free1 additional bags $150 each |
|
oneworld®
Ruby and Sapphire members Companions of oneworld® Ruby and Sapphire members are subject to Alaska's standard baggage fees.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
oneworld®
Emerald members Companions of oneworld® Emerald members are subject to Alaska's standard baggage fees.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | 3rd bag free1 additional bags $150 each |
|
Club 49® members Must be traveling on a ticket that contains at least one Alaska Airlines city in Alaska. Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
Customers ticketed for travel solely within the state of
Alaska Restrictions may apply. |
First 3 bags free; additional bags $150 each |
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Active duty US military personnel Must have a valid military ID: Bags may weigh up to 70 pounds and be up to 115" (linear) without incurring overweight or oversize fees. Restrictions may apply. |
First 5 bags free; additional bags $150 each |
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Active duty US military dependents Must have a valid military ID and travel orders: Bags may weigh up to 70 pounds and be up to 115" (linear) without incurring overweight or oversize fees. Restrictions may apply. |
First 5 bags free; additional bags $150 each |
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1Alaska Gold 75K and MVP Gold 100K Mileage Plan Members and
oneworld Emeralds may check up to 4 bags for free for
itineraries wholly within the State of Alaska. Restrictions may apply.
*For group bookings made by the Alaska Airlines group desk, only the actual
elite member receives the baggage fee waiver. All other passengers in a
group reservation are subject to Alaska's
standard baggage fees.
For tickets on/after January 2, 2024
| Baggage fee waiver for: | First bag | Second bag | 3 or more bags |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eligible Alaska Airlines Visa®
cardholders Includes up to 6 other guests traveling in the same reservation. Restrictions apply. |
Free | $45 | |
|
Alaska Airlines Visa®
Business cardholders Includes up to 6 other guests traveling in the same reservation. Restrictions apply. |
Free | $45 | |
|
Customers traveling in First Class You must be upgraded before baggage has been accepted to receive fee waiver. Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
MVP® and MVP Gold® level Mileage Plan™
members Includes companions traveling in the same reservation.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
MVP Gold 75K® and MVP Gold 100K® level
Mileage Plan™ members Includes companions traveling in the same reservation.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | 3rd bag free1 additional bags $150 each |
|
oneworld®
Ruby and Sapphire members Companions of oneworld® Ruby and Sapphire members are subject to Alaska's standard baggage fees.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
oneworld®
Emerald members Companions of oneworld® Emerald members are subject to Alaska's standard baggage fees.* Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | 3rd bag free1 additional bags $150 each |
|
Club 49® members Must be traveling on a ticket that contains at least one Alaska Airlines city in Alaska. Restrictions may apply. |
Free | Free | $150 per bag |
|
Customers ticketed for travel solely within the state of
Alaska Restrictions may apply. |
First 3 bags free; additional bags $150 each |
||
|
Active duty US military personnel Must have a valid military ID: Bags may weigh up to 70 pounds and be up to 115" (linear) without incurring overweight or oversize fees. |
First 5 bags free; additional bags $150 each |
||
|
Active duty US military dependents Must have a valid military ID and travel orders: Bags may weigh up to 70 pounds and be up to 115" (linear) without incurring overweight or oversize fees. |
First 5 bags free; additional bags $150 each |
||
1Alaska Gold 75K and MVP Gold 100K Mileage Plan Members and
oneworld Emeralds may check up to 4 bags for free for
itineraries wholly within the State of Alaska. Restrictions may apply.
*For group bookings made by the Alaska Airlines group desk, only the actual
elite member receives the baggage fee waiver. All other passengers in a
group reservation are subject to Alaska's
standard baggage fees.
Place an identification tag inside your bag.
In the rare event that your bag is misplaced, this free downloadable tag will make the identification and return process quicker. Simply complete the form and place it inside your bag.
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