Does checked baggage have to be a suitcase?

Checked luggage can come in various forms, from hard-shell suitcases to soft duffel bags or backpacks. Passengers can often also check-in boxes or different shaped packages, providing they adhere to maximum size restrictions imposed by the airline.

What is the largest suitcase you can check on a plane?

There are no set restrictions for checked luggage, so airlines define their own baggage policies. A standard size that is seen consistently across many airlines is 62 inches (158 cm) linear. The weight will depend on the cabin, but quite often the maximum weight a piece can be (with or without overweight charges) is 70 pounds (32 kg).

Do checked bags get searched?

Checked baggage is generally screened using scanners so it’s not usually necessary for a physical bag inspection. TSA has the right to search checked luggage if they choose to and will leave a note inside your bag if an inspection has taken place.

Do wheels count when measuring luggage?

Most airlines will count wheels and handles within the measurements, so you should include these when measuring your luggage.

What is considered oversized luggage?

There is no standard measurement for oversized luggage as this is defined by the airline. A common size seen regularly with many airlines (but not all) is maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).

How do I avoid overweight baggage fees?

Be sure to check the policy for your airline, cabin, and particular route before packing your luggage. Use your bathroom scales or a dedicated bag weighing scale. If you find yourself with excessive weight at the airport, try to transfer some items into your carry-on bag.

2025 Checked Luggage Size Chart and Allowances for 62 Airlines [Dimensions, Sizes and More]

Updated: October 16, 2025, 5:41pm CDT

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Key Takeaways

Airline policies for checked luggage sizes and weights vary, with most allowing bags up to 62 linear inches and 50 pounds, though these limits can differ by airline and route.
Oversized or overweight bags incur additional fees, which can be substantial, making it important for travelers to check specific airline policies before packing.
Understanding airline baggage rules helps avoid unexpected charges and issues during check-in boarding.

With no universal set of rules for checked luggage allowances, you need to review what you’re permitted to bring with you every time you travel in order to avoid excess charges.

Allowances can differ from airline to airline, with some allocating a total weight allowance and some restricting passengers to a specific number of pieces. Airline policies can also vary depending on the route and will nearly always vary based on the cabin you’re traveling in.

Your ticket will give you the most accurate information for your specific flight. If baggage details are not included on your ticket, you can check out our handy table below that details allowances for over 60 popular airlines. Where available, you can also click the airline name for a more detailed overview of the airline’s baggage policy, including excess charges and frequent flyer allowances.

Hot Tip:

When talking about baggage allowances, many airlines refer to “maximum linear dimensions” or something similar. This is merely the number you get when you add together the length, width (or height), and depth of a piece of luggage. For example, if you had a suitcase that’s 26 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 16 inches deep, then its linear dimensions are 62 inches, or right at the maximum for many airlines.

Traveling light? We’ve also covered carry-on luggage allowances with a similar size chart.

Checked Luggage Allowances by Airline

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Airline	Cabin or Fare Type	Checked Bag Size	Number of Bags or Weight Allowance	Maximum Bag Weight	First Bag Fee
Aer Lingus	European Saver	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	44 to 88 pounds (20 to 40 kg); weight allowance is dependent on the weight purchased and how and when the purchase is made	€25/£24 (about $30) to €95/£83 ($110)
	European Plus		1	44 pounds (20 kg)	Included
	European Advantage
	European Aerspace
	Transatlantic Saver		0	50 pounds (23 kg)	Online: $54.99 to $64.99 Airport: $100
	Transatlantic Economy Smart or Flex		1		Included
	Business or Business Flex		3	150 pounds (69 kg) combined weight of 3 bags
Aeroflot	Economy – Lite & Promo Lite	80 inches (203 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg) per piece	$39
	Economy – Classic, Saver & Promo Comfort – Base Fare		1		Included
	Economy Flex Fare Family		2
	Comfort – Flex & Classic Fare
	Business – Base Fare		1	70 pounds (32 kg) per piece
	Business – Flex & Classic Fare		2
AeroMexico Baggage allowance and weight is route-dependent	Basic Fare	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0 to 2	Maximum 55 pounds (25 kg)	$30 to $145 for a 44-pound (20 kg) piece
	Classic Fare		0 to 1	Max. 55 pounds (25 kg)	$30 to $145 for a 44-to-55-pound (20 to 25 kg) bag
	AM Plus		0 to 2
	Premier/Premier Light/Premier One		2	Max. 70 pounds (32 kg)	Included
Air Canada	Basic and Standard	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0 to 1	50 pounds (23 kg)	$35
	Economy Flex		1		Included
	Economy Comfort and Latitude		2
	Premium Economy				50/70 pounds (23/32 kg)
Business	70 pounds (32 kg)
Air China	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	1 to 2	50 pounds (23 kg) per piece	Included
	Premium Economy		2
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg) per piece
	First
Air Europa Líneas Aéreas Baggage allowance varies by route; check the Air Europa website for details	Economy Lite	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	Varies. Check baggage calculator for specific fees.
	Economy – Standard/Flex		1		Included
	Premium – Standard/Flex		1
	Business – Standard/Flex		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
Air France-KLM	Economy Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	€25 (about $30) to €65 (about $70) (included for a few destinations within France)
	Economy Standard		1		Included
	Premium Economy (Air France)/Premium Comfort Class (KLM)		2
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg)
	La Première (Air France)		3
Air India Baggage allowance varies by route; check the Air India website for details	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Weight concept routes: 44 to 88 pounds (20 to 40 kg) Piece concept routes: 1 to 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Business/Executive		Weight concept routes: 66 to 110 pounds (30 to 50 kg) Piece concept routes: 1 to 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		Weight concept routes: 110 pounds (50 kg) Piece concept routes: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
Air New Zealand	Seat+bag, flexichange, theworks, and economy*	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	1	50 pounds (23 kg)	Included For flights to Honolulu from Australia, the baggage allowance is 2 checked pieces *The baggage allowance for flights to Shanghai, Singapore (from New Zealand & Australia), and Taipei (from New Zealand) is 2 checked bags. For flights departing Australia to Canada and the U.S. (excluding New York), the baggage allowance is 2 checked bags. Flights from Australia to New York have a baggage allowance of 1 checked bag.
	flexirefund, worksdeluxe, and Premium Economy		2
	Business Premier		3
Alaska Airlines	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$35 First checked bag is free for flights within Alaska
	First		1		Included
Allegiant Air	Main Cabin	80 inches (203 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (22 kg)	$15 to $75
American Airlines	Basic Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg) for flights to and from Australia and New Zealand 70 pounds (32 kg) for complimentary bags)	$0 to $75
	Economy (Main Cabin)		0 to 1		$0 to $40
	Premium Economy		2		Included
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		2 to 3
ANA (All Nippon Airways)	Economy	Domestic: 80 inches (203 cm) maximum linear dimensions International: 62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Domestic routes: No restriction on the number of pieces International routes: 2	Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) International: 50 pounds (23 kg)	Included
	Premium Economy			Domestic: 88 pounds (40 kg) International: 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Business		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		3
Asiana Airlines	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) International: 1 to 2 bags	Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) U.S. Routes: 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each Non-U.S. Routes: 1 piece up to 50 pounds (23 kg)	Included
	Business		Domestic: 66 pounds (30 kg) International: 2 bags	Domestic: 66 pounds (30 kg) International: 70 pounds (32 kg) each
Austrian Airlines	Economy Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	€15 ($16) to €60 ($66)
	Economy Basic, Basic Plus, Classic, and Flex		1		Included
	Premium Economy Basic, Basic Plus, and Flex		2
	Business Saver, Business Green, Business Basic, Basic Plus, and Flex			70 pounds (32 kg)
Avianca Use Avianca’s baggage calculator	XS and S	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	Varies
	M and L		1		Included
	XXL		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
British Airways Use British Airways’ baggage calculator	Economy Basic (Hand Baggage Only)	35 x 30 x 17 inches (90 x 75 x 43 cm)	0	51 pounds (23 kg)	Varies. Check baggage calculator for prices.
	Economy		1		Included
	Premium Economy		2
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		3
Cape Air	Main Cabin	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 to 70 pounds (23 to 32 kg)	0-50 pounds (0-23 kg): $30 51-70 pounds (23-32 kg): Additional $80
Caribbean Airlines	Lite	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$30/CA$40
	Classic		1		Included
	Flex		2
	Biz
	Biz Flex		3
Cathay Pacific	Economy Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	1	50 pounds (23 kg)	Included
	Economy Essential/Flex		2
	Premium Economy
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		3
China Eastern	Basic Economy	Domestic: At least 5 × 15 × 20 cm and not exceeding 40 × 60 × 100 cm International: 62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Domestic: Not available Piece concept routes: 0 or 1 piece up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Flexible Economy/Standard Economy		Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) Piece concept routes: 1 to 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Y/B Class		Domestic: Not available Piece concept routes: 1 to 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Premium Economy		Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) Piece concept routes: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Premium Business Class and Business Class		Domestic: 66 pounds (30 kg) Piece concept routes: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
	First Class		Domestic: 88 pounds (40 kg) Piece concept routes: 2 to 3 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
China Southern Baggage allowance is route-dependent	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) Other international routes: 1 to 2 pieces, each up to 50 to 70 pounds (23 to 32 kg)
	Premium Economy		Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) Other international routes: 1 to 2 pieces, each up to 50 to 70 pounds (23 to 32 kg)
	Business		Domestic: 66 pounds (30 kg) Other international routes: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		Domestic: 88 pounds (40 kg) Other international routes: 3 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
Copa Airlines	Economy Basic	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	Domestic: $30 International: $40
	Economy Promo and Classic		1		Included
	Economy Full		2
	Business		2	70 pounds (32 kg)	Included
Delta Air Lines	Basic Economy, Main Cabin, and Delta Comfort+	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0 to 2	50 pounds (23 kg)	$35 to $75
	Delta One, Delta Premium Select, and First		2	70 pounds (32 kg)	Included
easyJet	Main Cabin	108 inches (275 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	33 to 50 pounds (15 to 23 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg): From £14.99 (~$20) 50 pounds (23 kg): Online – From £19.99 (about $27);At the airport – £55 (about $74)
EL AL (Israel Airlines)	Economy Lite	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	The fee depends on the destination and flight date At the airport: $90
	Economy Classic and Flex*		1	50 pounds (23 kg)	Included *Economy Flex fares to/from the Far East and South Africa have a free baggage allowance of 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Premium		2	50 pounds (23 kg)	Included
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg)
Emirates	Economy (Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus), and Premium Economy	Piece concept: 59 inches (150 cm) maximum linear dimensions Weight concept: 118 inches (300 cm)	To/from the Americas and Africa: 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg) Within the Americas and Between the U.S. and Europe: Saver: 50 pounds (23 kg) Flex: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Flex Plus: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Premium: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Outside the Americas: Saver: 55 pounds (25 kg) Flex: 66 pounds (30 kg) Flex Plus: 77 pounds (35 kg)
	Economy Special		To/from the Americas and Africa: 50 pounds (23 kg) Within the Americas and Between the U.S. and Europe: 50 pounds (23 kg) Outside the Americas: 44 pounds (20 kg) (55 pounds (25 kg) for flights between UAE and India)
	Business		To/from the Americas and Africa: 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) Within the Americas and Between the U.S. and Europe: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Outside the Americas: 88 pounds (40 kg)
	First		To/from the Americas and Africa: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Within the Americas and Between the U.S. and Europe: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Outside the Americas: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Etihad Airways	Economy – Sale	81 inches (207 cm) maximum linear dimensions	To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Weight concept routes: 0 to 44 pounds (0 to 20 kg)
	Economy – Value		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Weight concept routes: 0 to 88 pounds (0 to 40 kg)
	Economy – Choice		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Weight concept routes: 66 to 99 pounds (30 to 45 kg)
	Economy – ChoicePlus		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Weight concept routes: 77 to 110 pounds (35 to 50 kg)
	Economy – GuestSeat		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Weight concept routes: 50 to 88 pounds (23 to 40 kg)
	Business – Value		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Weight concept routes: 77 to 110 pounds (35 to 50 kg)
	Business – Choice		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Weight concept routes: 88 to 110 pounds (40 to 50 kg)
	Business – ChoicePlus		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Weight concept routes: 88 to 110 pounds (40 to 50 kg)
	Business – GuestSeat		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Weight concept routes: 66 to 88 pounds (30 to 40 kg)
	First		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Weight concept routes: 110 to 132 pounds (50 to 60 kg)
	First GuestSeat		To/from Canada and the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Weight concept routes: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Eurowings	Basic	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg) 26 pounds (12 kg) 70 pounds (32 kg)	From €17 From €12 From €65
	Smart		1	Included
	BIZclass		2
EVA Air	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Discount: 1 piece up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Basic, Standard, and Up: 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each
	Premium Economy		Basic, Standard, and Up: 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each
	Business, Premium Laurel, and Royal Laurel		Basic, Standard, and Up: 2 pieces, up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each
Finnair	Economy Superlight/Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	€12($14) to €120 ($140)
	Economy Classic/Flex		1 to 2		Included
	Premium Economy Light		0		€12 ($14) to €120 ($140)
	Premium Economy Classic/Flex		1 to 2		Included
	Business Light		0	70 pounds (32 kg)	€12 ($14) to €120 ($140)
	Business Classic/Flex		1 to 3		Included
Frontier AirlinesUse Frontier’s baggage calculator	Main Cabin	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	40 pounds (18 kg)	$44 to $99
Garuda Airlines	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Domestic routes: 44 pounds (20 kg) Flights to/from the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Between Japan and other destinations: 101 pounds (46 kg)* Between London Heathrow and other destinations: 88 pounds (40 kg)* Other routes: 66 pounds (30 kg)
	Business		Domestic routes: 66 pounds (30 kg) Flights to/from the U.S.: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Between Japan and other destinations: 141 pounds (64 kg)* Other routes: 88 pounds (40 kg)*
	First		Domestic routes: 88 pounds (40 kg)* Between Japan and other destinations: 141 pounds (64 kg)* Other routes: 110 pounds (50 kg)*
Hainan Airlines Baggage allowance is route dependent; see route exceptions here	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Domestic: 44 pounds (20 kg) Piece concept routes: 1 to 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each
	Super Economy		Domestic: Not available Piece concept routes: 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each
	Business		Domestic: 66 pounds (30 kg) Piece concept routes: 2 pieces, up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each
Hawaiian Airlines	Main Cabin	62 inches (157 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$30 to $40
	First		2		Included
	International Fares		2		Included
Iberia	Economy Basic	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	Price varies by route.
	Economy Optimal/Comfort/Optional Flex/Flexible		1		Included
	Premium Economy Promotional/Optimal/Optional Flex/Flexible (long-haul flights only)		1 to 2
	Business Promotional/Optimal/Comfort/Promotional Flex/Flexible		1 to 2
Icelandair	Economy Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	Domestic and international flights: 50 pounds (23 kg) Greenland flights: 44 pounds (20 kg)	$32 to $189
	Economy Standard and Flex		1		Included
	Saga Premium and Premium Flex		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
ITA Airways	Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	€50 ($55) to €70 ($80)
	Economy		1 (2 to or from Japan)		Included
	Premium Economy		2
	Comfort Economy (Rome-Milan)
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg)
Japan Airlines	Economy	80 inches (203 cm) maximum linear dimensions	2	50 pounds (23 kg)	Included
	Premium Economy
	Business		3	70 pounds (32 kg)
	First
JetBlue Airways	Blue Basic, Blue, and Blue Extra	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Within the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean: 0 Between the U.S. and the U.K. or Europe: 0 to 1	50 pounds (23 kg) 70 pounds (32 kg) (for Mint customers traveling within the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean)	Within the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean: $35 to $50 Between the U.S. and the U.K. or Europe: Included ($60 to $70 for Blue Basic)
	Blue Plus, Mint, and Mosaic		Within the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean: 1 to 2 Between the U.S. and the U.K. or Europe: 1 to 2		Within the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean: Included Between the U.S. and the U.K. or Europe: Included
Korean Air	Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	Domestic routes: 44 pounds (20 kg) To/from Brazil: 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg) Other routes: 1 to 2 x 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Prestige		Domestic routes: 66 pounds (30 kg) Other routes: 2 x 70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		3 x 70 pounds (32 kg)
Kuwait Airways	Economy (fare classes V and T)	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	1	70 pounds (32 kg)	Included
	Economy (All fare classes excluding V and T )		2	50 pounds (23 kg) per piece
	Business			70 pounds (32 kg) per piece
	First		3
	Royal
Lufthansa	Economy Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$20 to $100
	Economy Classic and Flex		1		Included
	Premium Economy		2
	Business		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		3
Norwegian Air	LowFare	118 inches (300 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$16 to $130
	LowFare+		1		Included
	Flex, Premium, and PremiumFlex		2
Qatar	Economy Lite	Piece: 62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions Weight: 118 inches (300 cm)	Piece: 1 piece up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Weight: 44 pounds (20 kg)
	Economy Classic		Piece: 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each Weight: 55 pounds (25 kg)
	Economy Convenience		Piece: 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each Weight: 66 pounds (30 kg)
	Economy Comfort		Piece: 2 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each Weight: 77 pounds (35 kg)

	Business Lite/Classic/Comfort/Elite		Piece: 2 pieces, up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each Weight: 88 pounds (40 kg)
	First Elite		Piece: 2 pieces, up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each Weight: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Qantas	Economy	Domestic routes: 55 inches (140 cm) maximum linear dimensions International routes: 62 inches (158 cm)	Domestic routes: 1 pieces, up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Routes to North and South America: 1 piece up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Other international routes: 66 pounds (30 kg)
	Premium Economy		Domestic routes: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Routes to North and South America: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Other international routes: 88 pounds (40 kg)
	Business		Domestic flights: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Routes to North and South America: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Other international routes: 88 pounds (40 kg)
	First		Routes to North and South America: 3 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Other international routes: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Ryanair	Basic/Regular/Flexi Plus	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	22 pounds (10 kg) or 44 pounds (20 kg)	22 pounds (10 kg): €9.49 to €44.99 ($11 to $52) 44 pounds (20 kg): €18.99 to €59.99 ($$22 to $70)(based on route, travel dates, and when the bag is booked)
	Plus		1	44 pounds (20 kg)	Included
	Family Plus		2	1 piece for the entire family up to 44 pounds (20 kg), and 1 piece for each family member up to 22 pounds (10 kg) each bag
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)	Economy (Standard, Flex)	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	1	50 pounds (23 kg)	Included
	Premium Economy (Standard, flex)		2
	SAS Business			70 pounds (32 kg)
Singapore Airlines	Economy Lite and Value	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	55 pounds (25 kg)
	Economy Standard		Routes to/from U.S. and Canada: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Other routes: 66 pounds (30 kg)
	Economy Flexi		66 pounds (30 kg)
	Premium Economy		Routes to/from U.S. and Canada: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Other routes: 77 pounds (35 kg)
	Business		Routes to/from U.S. and Canada: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Other routes: 88 pounds (40 kg)
	Suites and First		Routes to/from U.S. and Canada: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Other routes: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Southwest Airlines	Main Cabin	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	2	50 pounds (23 kg)	$35
Sun Country Airlines	Main Cabin	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	Price varies based on route. Check their baggage calculator.
Spirit Airlines Use Spirit Airlines’ baggage calculator	Value	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	40 pounds (18 kg)	$54 to $99
	Premium Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	40 pounds (18 kg)	$54 to $99
	First	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	1	40 pounds (18 kg)	Included
Swiss International Airlines	Light	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$20 to $105
	Classic and Flex		1		Included
	SWISS Economy
	Premium Economy		2
	Business or SWISS Business		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
	SWISS First		3
TAP Air Portugal	Discount	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$37 to $215 (Depends on route, seasonality, and time of purchase)
	Basic (intercontinental flights only)		1		Included
	Classic		1 or 2
	Plus		1 or 2
	Executive		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
	Top Executive		2
Thai Airways	Economy	No size restriction	Domestic routes: 44 to 66 pounds (20 to 30 kg) Other routes: 44 to 77 pounds (20 to 35 kg) To/from the U.S. or Canada: 2 pieces each up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
	Premium Economy		Domestic routes: 66 pounds (30 kg) Other routes: 88 pounds (40 kg)
	Royal Silk		88 pounds (40 kg) To/from the U.S. or Canada: 3 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
	Royal First		110 pounds (50 kg) To/from the U.S. or Canada: 3 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg)
Turkish Airlines	EcoFly	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	33 pounds (15 kg)
	ExtraFly		44 pounds (20 kg)
	PrimeFly		55 pounds (25 kg)
	International Economy		Piece concept routes: 2 pieces, each up to 50 pounds (23 kg) Weight concept routes: 0 to 66 pounds (0 to 30 kg)
	Business		Domestic flights: Maximum 88 pounds (40 kg) Piece concept routes: 2 pieces, each up to 70 pounds (32 kg) Weight concept routes: 66 to 110 pounds (30 to 50 kg)
United Airlines	Basic Economy	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$35 to $75
	Economy Plus and Full		1		Free to $30
	Premium Economy		2		Included
	Business		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
	First		2
Virgin Atlantic	Economy Light	35.5 x 29.5 x 16 inches (90 x 75 x 43 cm)	0	50 pounds (23 kg)	$75
	Economy Classic/Delight		1	50 pounds (23 kg)	Included * 3 checked-in bags included as standard for U.K. to South America flights.
	Premium Economy		2	70 pounds (32 kg)
	Upper Class*
VIVA Aerobus	Zero	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	44 to 70 pounds (20 to 32 kg)	Domestic routes: MX$961 ($55) to MX$1,149 ($70)International routes: $28 to $110
	Light
	Smart		1	55 pounds (25 kg)	Included
Volaris	Zero	62 inches (158 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0	55 pounds (25 kg)	Domestic routes: MX$1,150 ($70) to MX$1,365 ($80)International routes between Mexico and U.S., and Mexico or U.S. to Central and South America: $78 to $280 Within Central America and South America to Central America: $48 to $300
	Basic
	Plus		1		Included
WestJet	Basic, Econo, or Member Exclusive	62 inches (157 cm) maximum linear dimensions	0-1	50 pounds (23 kg)	Within the U.S. and Canada: $35 to $77 To/from Europe: $35 to $113 To/from Latin Caribbean and Mexico: $35 to $77 To/from Asia: $75 to $1113
	Econo Flex		1		Included
	Premium or PremiumFlex		2
	Business or BusinessFlex

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

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Your airline may allow passengers the ability to prepay luggage online for less than at the airport. Individual airlines’ baggage policies can be found by clicking the airline name in the preceding table or by visiting the airline’s website.

Recommended Cards That Reimburse Your Baggage Fees

If you will be paying to check a bag on your next flight, or if your luggage is overweight or oversized, use one of the recommended Capital One cards below so that you can be reimbursed for the cost. Each card detailed allows you to redeem Capital One miles for 1 cent each as a statement credit against travel purchases made in the previous 90 days.

TOP PICK

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

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The Capital One Venture X card is an excellent option for travelers looking for an all-in-one premium credit card.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

The Capital One Venture X card is an excellent option for travelers looking for an all-in-one premium credit card.

Welcome OfferEarn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.
75,000 miles

UP's Offer Valuation*:
$1,350

Annual Fee

$395

APR

Purchases: 19.99% - 28.99% (Variable)

Credit Recommended

Excellent (740-840)

Why We Like This Card

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the premium Capital One travel rewards card on the block.

Points and miles fans will be surprised to see that the Capital One Venture X card packs quite the punch when it comes to bookings made through Capital One, all while offering the lowest annual fee among premium credit cards.

Depending on your travel goals and preferences, the Capital One Venture X card could very well end up being your go-to card in your wallet.

Pros & Cons

Pros

10x miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars purchased through Capital One Travel
5x miles per $1 on flights and vacation rentals purchased through Capital One Travel
2x miles per $1 on all other purchases

Cons

$395 annual fee
Does not offer bonus categories for flights or hotel purchases made directly with the airline or hotel group, the preferred booking method for those looking to earn elite status

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Card Highlights

Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
Receive a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options
Get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary
Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel
Earn unlimited 2X miles on all other purchases
Enjoy access to 1,300+ lounges worldwide, including Capital One Lounge locations and Priority Pass™ lounges, after enrollment
Use your Venture X miles to easily cover travel expenses, including flights, hotels, rental cars and more—you can even transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
Enjoy a $100 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Premier Collection
Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck^®

Financial Snapshot

APR: Purchases: 19.99% - 28.99% (Variable)
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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Get 2x miles plus some of the most flexible redemptions offered by a travel credit card!

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Get 2x miles plus some of the most flexible redemptions offered by a travel credit card!

Welcome OfferEarn 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.
75,000 miles

UP's Offer Valuation*:
$1,350

Annual Fee

$95

APR

Purchases: 19.99% - 28.99% (Variable)

Credit Recommended

Good to Excellent Credit (670-850)

Why We Like This Card

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is one of the most popular rewards cards on the market. It’s perfect for anyone in search of a great welcome offer, high rewards rates, and flexible redemption options.

Frequent travelers with excellent credit may benefit from this credit card that offers a lot of bells and whistles. And it offers easy-to-understand rewards earning and redemption.

Pros & Cons

Pros

5x miles per $1 on hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
2x miles per $1 on all other purchases
Up to a $120 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee credit

Cons

$95 annual fee
Limited elite benefits

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Card Highlights

Enjoy a one-time bonus of 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck^®
Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs

Financial Snapshot

APR: Purchases: 19.99% - 28.99% (Variable)
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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LIMITED TIME OFFER

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

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The card offers unlimited miles at 1.25x per $1 and no annual fee. When you consider the flexible rewards, frequent travelers come out on top.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

The card offers unlimited miles at 1.25x per $1 and no annual fee. When you consider the flexible rewards, frequent travelers come out on top.

Welcome OfferLIMITED-TIME OFFER: Earn $300 in travel bonuses. Enjoy $100 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 20,000 bonus miles once you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $300 in travel.
$100 travel credit + 20,000 miles

UP's Offer Valuation*:
$460

Annual Fee

APR

Purchases: 0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months; variable 18.99% - 28.99% thereafter

Credit Recommended

Good to Excellent (670-850)

Why We Like This Card

Interested in a travel rewards credit card without one of those pesky annual fees? Then say hello to the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card.

In addition to no annual fee, the Capital One VentureOne card offers no foreign transaction fees.

But is this card worth its salt, or is it merely a shell of the more popular Capital One Venture card?

Pros & Cons

Pros

No annual fee
No foreign transaction fees
Ability to use transfer partners

Cons

Weak earn rate at 1.25x miles per $1 spent on all purchases
No luxury travel or elite benefits

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Card Highlights

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Earn $300 in travel bonuses. Enjoy $100 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 20,000 bonus miles once you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening – that’s equal to $300 in travel
$0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
Earn unlimited 1.25X miles on every purchase, every day
Miles won’t expire for the life of the account and there’s no limit to how many you can earn
Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months; 18.99% – 28.99% variable APR after that; balance transfer fee applies

Financial Snapshot

APR: Purchases: 0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months; variable 18.99% - 28.99% thereafter
Foreign Transaction Fees: None

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