{"id":74268,"date":"2021-01-30T20:06:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-30T20:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytravelleader.com\/?p=74268"},"modified":"2021-01-30T20:06:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T20:06:35","slug":"alaska-airlines-baggage-policies-and-fees-heres-how-to-save","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytravelleader.com\/travel\/alaska-airlines-baggage-policies-and-fees-heres-how-to-save\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines baggage policies and fees: Here\u2019s how to save"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you\u2019re flying Alaska Airlines and have baggage to check, know in advance how much you\u2019ll have to pay \u2014 it\u2019s not quite as simple as you think.<\/p>\n
Like many other airline baggage fee policies, the bag limits and amount you pay (or don\u2019t pay) can vary depending on your destination.\u00a0 Alaska Airlines also has seasonal baggage limits to and from certain cities.<\/p>\n
There are several ways to get your baggage fees waived, such as being an Alaska Airlines Visa Signature cardholder. The airline also checks some items for free, including wine, when you\u2019re traveling from many airports in the U.S. (30 at the time of writing).<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll tell you more about Alaska Airlines\u2019 checked baggage policies, and show you how much you can expect to pay for your next trip.<\/p>\n
Like most other airlines, Alaska Airlines allows one personal item and a carry-on bag. But in June 2018, the airline updated their carry-on bag policy and decreased the bag size to increase space in the overheads for passengers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Your carry-on bag must fit within the maximum dimensions of 22 inches x 14 inches x 9 inches. When added together, the bag cannot exceed 45 inches. Alaska recommends measuring your carry-on bag after packing if the bag is expandable or soft-sided like a duffle bag.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though Alaska doesn\u2019t specify the dimensions of your personal item, it must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. Think purse, briefcase, or laptop bag size.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some exceptions apply to the carry-on policy. For example, fishing poles and small musical instruments may count as your carry-on, as long as they are able to be secured in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Coats, pillows, strollers, and medical assistive devices do not count toward your carry-on limit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you happen to be flying from the Cold Bay (CDB) airport, carry-ons are not accepted and are instead checked for free.<\/p>\n
Checked bag dimensions cannot exceed 62 inches after you add the length, width, and height of the bag. Bags must also weigh 50 pounds or less.<\/p>\n
Alaska Airlines also has strict seasonal baggage limits to and from certain cities during peak travel periods. Here\u2019s a chart with the airports and travel dates where you can\u2019t have more than one or two checked bags per person.<\/p>\n
Airport<\/strong><\/td>\nTravel Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n | Bag Limit per person<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Barrow, Alaska<\/td>\n | January 1 to December 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Bethel, Alaska<\/td>\n | January 1 to December 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Billings, Montana<\/td>\n | November 15 to March 1<\/td>\n | 1 bag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Bozeman, Montana<\/td>\n | November 15 to March 1<\/td>\n | 1 bag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Cold Bay, Alaska<\/td>\n | June 1 to August 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Dillingham, Alaska<\/td>\n | June 1 to August 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Guadalajara, Mexico<\/td>\n | November 15 to January 15<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Kalispell, Montana<\/td>\n | November 15 to March 1<\/td>\n | 1 bag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | King Salmon, Alaska<\/td>\n | June 1 to August 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Kodiak, Alaska<\/td>\n | June 1 to August 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Kotzebue, Alaska<\/td>\n | January 1 to December 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Nome, Alaska<\/td>\n | January 1 to December 31<\/td>\n | 2 bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Sun Valley, Idaho<\/td>\n | November 15 to March 1<\/td>\n | 1 bag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n | Note that some of the airports with season limits don\u2019t allow oversize or overweight bags. This means your checked bag must weigh less than 50 pounds and meet the size requirements.<\/p>\n Alaska baggage policies (checked baggage fees)<\/h3>\nThe standard bag fees for Alaska Airlines paid and award flights are:<\/p>\n
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