Carry-On Allowance: 1 Bag + 1 Personal Item

Each passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:

• Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 51 linear in/130 cm (length + width + height)
• Maximum Dimensions of Personal Item: 40 lb/18 kg

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
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Economy Passengers traveling within the U.S., or to/from Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Canada

Continental Airlines is charging $25 per flight segment for customers checking a second bag when traveling on certain economy fare tickets. The fee will apply for tickets purchased on or after April 5, 2008 for travel commencing on or after May 5, 2008. The first bag must adhere to the below requirements:

• Free Checked Baggage Allowance: 1 Piece
• Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg

Who is exempt from the fee for a second checked bag?

• OnePass Elite members
• SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members
• Any customer traveling on a ticket purchased in Y class of service
• Continental Airlines Presidential Plus credit card holders
• Active military personnel traveling on orders

Passengers traveling with the above exempt customers are also exempt, as long as they are traveling in the same reservation. This exemption will not apply to group reservations including 10 or more customers.

Car seats, strollers, and wheelchairs may be checked at no additional cost.

OnePass Elite Members traveling in economy class

• Free Checked Baggage Allowance: 2 Pieces
• Maximum Dimensions for each bag: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight for each bag: 70 lb/32 kg

Car seats, strollers, and wheelchairs may be checked at no additional cost.

First Class, BusinessFirst, and International Business Class

• Free Checked Baggage Allowance: 3 Pieces
• Maximum Dimensions for each bag: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight for each bag: 70 lb/32 kg

Car seats, strollers, and wheelchairs may be checked at no additional cost.

Overweight Baggage Fees for economy passengers

Fee for any bag weighing 51-70 lb/23-32 kg: $50

Bags weighing more than 70 lb/32 kg will not be accepted.

Oversize Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag larger than 62 linear in/157 cm (total length + width + height): $100

Baggage measuring more than 115 linear in/292 cm will not be accepted as checked baggage.

Excess Baggage Fees

Fee for each additional bag: $100 each

If your bag exceeds the weight and/or size requirement, then you must also pay an additional fee for overweight or oversized baggage.

Sports Equipment

Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements while others may be checked in lieu of one of your checked bags. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact Continental Airlines directly to confirm packing regulations and fees.