Begining July 9, 2008, US Airways will charge a $15 fee for a first checked bag. Also, US Airways charges $25 for a second checked bag.

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 inches/129 cm (11x14x26 in/ 28x35x66 cm)
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 40 lb
  • Maximum Dimensions of Personal Item: 21in x 16in x 8in (length x width x height)

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
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Baggage allowance for tickets purchased before July 9:

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

A second checked bag will be assessed a $25 fee. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

Tickets purchased after July 9: No free baggage allowance*

Checked Bags Less than 50lb/23kg 51-70 lbs/23-32 kg 71-100 lbs/32-45 kg
First Bag
$15
$50
$100
Second Bag
$25
$75
$125
Third-Ninth Bag
$100
$150
$200

Bags weighing more than 100lb/45kg will not be accepted.

*The first and second checked bag fee does not apply to:

  • All Dividend Miles Preferred members (Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Chairman's Preferred)
  • Confirmed first class and envoy passengers at time of check-in (51-70lb/23-32kg bag free of charge unless traveling from the following European destinations: MAN, LGW, GLA, LIS, MXP, ARN, BRU, LHR, SNN, DUB)
  • Star Alliance Silver and Gold status members
  • Passengers traveling to/from Europe or to/from Asia
  • Active military personnel with ID (luggage up to 99lb/45kg free of charge)
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Passengers checking personal assistive devices

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. Contact US Airways for more information.

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