Alaska Airlines Baggage Allowance

Alaska Airlines allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 61 × 43 × 25 cm (approximately 24 × 16.9 × 9.8 inches). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Alaska Airlines before your trip, as policies can change.

Yes, Alaska Airlines includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 61 × 43 × 25 cm.

If your carry-on exceeds Alaska Airlines's size limits of 61 × 43 × 25 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Alaska Airlines may charge a fee: Overweight bags (51-100 lbs): $100 USD; Oversized bags (63-115 linear inches): $100 USD. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, stricter at gate during peak times

On Alaska Airlines flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. Alaska Airlines requires personal items to be no larger than 43 × 33 × 16 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 61 × 43 × 25 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.

Alaska Airlines allows personal items up to 43 × 33 × 16 cm (approximately 16.9 × 13 × 6.3 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets Alaska Airlines's requirements.

Checked bags on Alaska Airlines are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Each checked bag on Alaska Airlines can weigh up to 23 kg (51 lb). Note that Economy fares may not include this allowance. Additional bag fees on Alaska Airlines: Overweight bags (51-100 lbs): $100 USD; Oversized bags (63-115 linear inches): $100 USD.

Alaska Airlines allows checked bags up to 158 cm (62 inches) in total linear dimensions. The maximum weight is 23 kg (51 lb). Note that Economy fares may not include this allowance.

Alaska Airlines does not publicly specify a carry-on weight limit, but your bag must fit in the overhead bin. We recommend keeping it under 10 kg (22 lb) to be safe on Alaska Airlines flights.

Yes, Alaska Airlines charges for checked baggage. Checked bags are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Alaska Airlines baggage fees: Overweight bags (51-100 lbs): $100 USD; Oversized bags (63-115 linear inches): $100 USD Note that Economy fares may not include this allowance.

To avoid extra baggage fees on Alaska Airlines: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (61 × 43 × 25 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Alaska Airlines fare (Starting from $50 USD to add an additional checked bag). Planning ahead with Alaska Airlines can save you significant fees at the airport.