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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: 10 in x 16 in x 24 in
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 16 lbs

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
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Checked Baggage Allowance for Economy Passengers: 1 Piece

Each passenger is allowed 1 bag free of charge as long as the bag adheres to the following requirements:

  • Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight: 70 lb

Excess Baggage Fees

  • Fee for bag 2: $10 weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Fee for bags 3-10: $50 weighing up to 50 lbs

Overweight Baggage Fees

  • Fee for bag one weighing 71-100 lb: $50
  • Fee for bags 2-10 weighing 51-70 lb: $25
  • Fee for bags 2-10 weighing 71-100 lb: $50

Bags weighing more than 100 lb will not be accepted.

Oversize Baggage Fees

  • Fee for any bag between 63-100 in: $50

Bags with overall dimensions that exceed 100 inches will not be accepted.

Checked Baggage Allowance for First Class Passengers: 2 Pieces

  • Bag 1: Up to 62 linear in and 70 lb
  • Bag 2: Up to 62 linear in and 50 lb

Normal excess fees apply to oversize and/or overweight bags as well as extra pieces.