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.
Read Bulkheads Explained
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.

