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Alaska Baggage Fees & Allowance
Alaska Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
Alaska carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Personal item: One personal item under the seat, on every fare including Saver..
- Carry-on bag: One full-size carry-on plus one personal item on every fare, Saver included.
- First checked bag: $35 on standard fares..
- Second checked bag: $45 on standard fares..
Personal item
One personal item under the seat, on every fare including Saver.
Carry-on bag
One full-size carry-on plus one personal item on every fare, Saver included. Maximum dimensions: 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
First checked bag
$35 on standard fares.
Second checked bag
$45 on standard fares.
Weight limits
50 lbs (23 kg) per bag in economy; 70 lbs (32 kg) in First Class.
Overweight bag charges
Charges apply from 51 lbs and again above 71 lbs.
Oversize bag charges
Over 62 linear inches attracts an oversize charge.
Who gets bags free
Free bags for Mileage Plan MVP members and above, Alaska Airlines Visa cardholders and up to six companions on the reservation, active-duty US military, and First Class passengers.
Sports and special equipment
Alaska has an unusually generous outdoor-gear policy reflecting its markets — fishing gear, skis, snowboards and bicycles travel as standard checked baggage within weight limits.
Alaska baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the Alaska carry-on size limit?
22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels and handles. One full-size carry-on plus one personal item on every fare, Saver included.
How much does a checked bag cost on Alaska?
$35 on standard fares. A second bag: $45 on standard fares.
What is the Alaska checked baggage weight limit?
50 lbs (23 kg) per bag in economy; 70 lbs (32 kg) in First Class. Charges apply from 51 lbs and again above 71 lbs.
Can I get a free checked bag on Alaska?
Free bags for Mileage Plan MVP members and above, Alaska Airlines Visa cardholders and up to six companions on the reservation, active-duty US military, and First Class passengers.
More Alaska help
Booking Alaska? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.