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Airline Baggage Policies (2026)

Compare carry-on limits, checked bag fees, overweight charges, and special item rules for 98 airlines worldwide. All policies verified and updated for 2026.

Quick Answer

Most US airlines charge $35-$45 for the first checked bag. Full-service international carriers (Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines) typically include 1-2 free checked bags in economy. Budget carriers charge for everything including carry-ons.

Airlines with Free Checked Bags in Economy

All Airlines — Baggage Fee Comparison

Airline1st Bag2nd BagCarry-OnFree?
American Airlines$45 online / $50 at airport for domestic flights$55 online / $60 at airport for domestic flights22x14x9 inches (56x36x23 cm), no specific weight limit mentioned
Delta Air Lines$35 domestic$45 domestic22x14x9 inches (56x35x23 cm), no weight limit
United Airlines$45 prepaid$55 prepaid22x14x9 inches (56x35x23 cm) including handles and wheels
Southwest Airlines$45 domestic$55 domestic24x16x10 inches (61x41x25 cm), no weight limit
JetBlue Airways$45 domestic off-peak ($49 peak)$59 domestic off-peak ($69 peak)22x14x9 inches, no weight limit
Alaska Airlines$45 domestic$55 domestic22x14x9 inches, no weight limit
Spirit Airlines$36-$50 depending on when purchased (during booking vs airport)$46-$60 depending on when purchased22x18x10 inches (56x46x25 cm), no specific weight limit but must stow safely
Frontier Airlines$39-$49 during booking$49-$59 during booking24x16x10 inches, 35 lbs max
Hawaiian Airlines$45 North America$55 North America22x14x9 inches, 25 lbs max
Sun Country Airlines$30-$40 at booking$45 at booking24x16x11 inches, 35 lbs max
Allegiant Air$18 to $50 depending on route and when purchasedVaries by route1 carry-on bag: 22x16x10 inches (55x40x25 cm), no strict weight limit but must be able to lift overhead
Breeze Airways$35 to $41 domestic$45 domestic24x14x10 inches, 35 lbs max
Air Canada$45 CAD/USD for domestic/US/Mexico/Caribbean$60 CAD/USD for domestic/US/Mexico/Caribbean55x40x23 cm (21
WestJet$45-53 CAD/USD prepaid for Econo domestic/US$60-71 CAD/USD prepaid for Econo56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches), no weight limit but must be able to lift into overhead bin unaided
Porter Airlines$40 to $69 CAD/USD depending on route and when paid$55 to $92 CAD/USD depending on route and when paid55x40x23 cm (21
Flair Airlines$44-$89 CAD online$44-$89 CAD online9x15
Aeromexico$30-$40 USD domestic/US/Canada$55-$80 USD domestic/US/Canada21
Volaris$35-$45 USD domestic$50-$70 USD domestic22x16x10 inches, combined weight with personal item 44 lbs max
LATAM AirlinesStarts at $16Starts at $2455x35x25 cm (21
AviancaFrom $35 to $40 onlineFrom $50 to $120 online55x35x25 cm (21
Copa Airlines$30 domestic$50 domestic22x14x10 inches (56x36x26 cm), 22 lbs (10 kg) max
GOL AirlinesR$ 50 (approx $10) domesticR$ 70 (approx $14) domestic55x35x25 cm, 10 kg max
Azul Brazilian Airlines$35 USD (R$ 213$40 USD advance / $44 last-minute for domestic; $44 advance / $56 last-minute for US/Europe/South America55x35x25 cm (up to 115 cm total), 10 kg max
EmiratesIncluded in fare (free) for standard allowanceIncluded in fare for Saver55x38x22 cm (22x15x8 inches), 7 kg (15 lbs) max for Economy
Qatar AirwaysFree for standard allowanceFree if within standard allowanceEconomy: 1 bag, 50x37x25 cm, 7 kg max
Etihad AirwaysVaries by routeIncluded in standard allowance for US/Canada routesEconomy: 1 bag up to 56x36x23 cm, 7 kg max
SaudiaSAR 100 online / SAR 125 at airport for domesticSAR 100 online / SAR 125 at airport for domestic1 piece up to 7 kg (15 lbs) and 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) for Economy
Gulf AirFree for all fare types (1 bag included in Economy Light)Included in Economy Smart/Flex and Falcon GoldEconomy: 1 bag up to 45x40x30 cm, 6 kg max
Oman Air$8 to $25 per kg depending on destination (eCharged per kg based on total weight concept1 cabin bag up to 115 cm (45 in) linear dimensions, 7 kg max for Economy
Kuwait Airways$80-$210 (25-65 KWD) depending on route for first extra piece$80-$210 (25-65 KWD) depending on route for additional pieceEconomy: 1 piece up to 7 kg (56x46x25 cm)
Royal Jordanian$140-$170 depending on route (e$260-$275 for USA/Canada1 piece up to 7 kg (15 lbs), max dimensions 23x41x51 cm (9x16x20 inches)
Lufthansa$75 transatlantic$100 transatlantic55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max
British Airways$70-$75 for long-haul Basic Economy$90-$100 for long-haul flights22x18x10 inches (56x45x25 cm), 51 lbs (23 kg) max
Air France$30 to $85 depending on route (eApprox55x35x25 cm (21
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines$35 to $75 depending on route$50 to $120 depending on route55x35x25 cm, 12 kg max combined with personal item
Turkish AirlinesFree on most international routes; EcoFly domestic/international fares may not include a bagFree if included in allowance1 cabin bag: 55x40x23 cm (21
Swiss International Air Lines$70 for intercontinental flights if booked online$92-$287 depending on route (e55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max
Austrian Airlines$75 on flights between Europe and US/Canada (Economy Light)$90-$285 depending on route and whether purchased online or at check-in55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max
Brussels Airlines$31 domestic/EuropeVaries by route55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)$25-$40 domestic/ScandinaviaVaries by route and time of purchase1 carry-on bag: 55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max
Finnair$70-$90 USD for Europe/North America flights at airport$110 USD for North America flights at airport55x40x23 cm (21
Iberia$45-$70 domestic/Europe$80-$90 for second bag on long-haul flights56x40x25 cm (22x15
TAP Air PortugalFrom $37 / €30 if purchased online in advance; higher at airport€150 to €205 / $258 to $528 depending on route and season55x40x25 cm (22x16x10 inches), 10 kg (22 lbs) max
LOT Polish Airlines$21-$45 USD depending on route (e$45 USD for domestic55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max
Aer Lingus$30-$72 (distance-based) for Europe flights$65 USD for a second bag (up to 23kg) on Transatlantic flights if booked online55x40x24 cm (21
ITA Airways$75 domestic$95 domestic55x35x25 cm, 8 kg max
Norwegian Air$20 domestic$29LowFare: 1 underseat bag (30x40x20 cm, 10 kg max)
Ryanair$13 to $27 (10kg) or $20 to $65 (20kg) when booked online; higher at airport$20 to $65 (20kg) when booked online; passengers can purchase up to 3 checked bags of 20kg55x40x20 cm, 10 kg max (requires Priority & 2 Cabin Bags purchase)
easyJetFrom $8 onlineFrom $8 online56x45x25 cm, 15 kg max
Wizz Air€15Same as first bag fee40x30x20 cm, 10 kg max
VuelingFrom €10 to €95 for a 15 kg bag online; from €40 to €70 for a 10 kg bag at the check-in deskPassengers can add bags of 151 free underseat cabin bag (max
EurowingsFrom $16 (15 EUR) for up to 23 kg when booked online; higher at airportFrom $81 (75 EUR) for up to 23 kg1 large cabin bag: 55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max (included in SMART/BIZclass, fee for BASIC)
Pegasus AirlinesFrom €5 to €15 depending on route and time of bookingVaries by route and weight55x40x20 cm, 8 kg max
IcelandairFrom $60-$95 USD online depending on routeFrom $60-$95 USD online depending on route55x40x20 cm, 10 kg max (6 kg for domestic/Greenland)
Singapore AirlinesFree (0 USD) for all classesFree (0 USD) for all classes on piece concept routes (US/Canada)1 piece up to 7 kg (15
Cathay PacificIncluded in standard Economy fare (1 bag up to 23 kg)Varies by zone1 piece: 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 in)
ANA (All Nippon Airways)Free for standard EconomyFree for standard Economy1 standard carry-on (55x40x25 cm / 22x16x10 inches) and 1 personal item, combined weight must not exceed 10 kg (22 lbs)
Japan AirlinesFree (2 bags included in Economy)Free (2 bags included in Economy)1 carry-on bag (55x40x25 cm) and 1 personal item, combined weight max 10 kg (22 lbs)
Korean AirFree for all fare types on international flightsFree for Economy Standard/Flex on Americas routes1 carry-on bag + 1 personal item, max 10kg (22lbs) total
Asiana AirlinesFree for international flights (1 or 2 bags depending on route)Free on US routes for Economy1 carry-on bag: 115 cm (45 in) total dimensions, 10 kg (22 lbs) max
Thai AirwaysFree for standard allowanceFree if within total weight allowance (for weight concept routes) or standard piece allowance (US/Canada)1 standard carry-on bag: 22x18x10 inches (56x45x25 cm), 15 lbs (7 kg) max
Vietnam AirlinesFree for most routesFree on routes to Americas/Japan/Russia/AustraliaEconomy: 1 bag (10kg) + 1 accessory, max 12kg total
Malaysia AirlinesIncluded in all standard economy fares (min 20kg)Included if total weight is within allowance (weight concept routes)Economy: 1 bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs), max 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9
Garuda IndonesiaFree (weight concept appliesFree as long as total weight is within the free baggage allowance (weight concept)56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches), 7 kg (15 lbs) max
Philippine Airlines$120-$200 per piece for piece concept routes (US/Canada); $8-$24 per kg for weight concept routes (Asia/Pacific)$120-$200 per piece for piece concept routes (US/Canada); $8-$24 per kg for weight concept routes (Asia/Pacific)56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches), 7 kg (15 lbs) max
EVA AirFree for international flights (1 or 2 bags included depending on fare class)Free for most Economy fares (Up/Standard/Basic)Premium Economy/Economy: 1 bag, 22x14x9 inches (56x36x23 cm), 15 lbs (7 kg) max
China AirlinesFree on most routes (included in standard economy fare)Free on long-haul routes22x14x9 inches (56x36x23 cm), 15 lbs (7 kg) max
Air ChinaFree for standard economy faresFree if included in fareEconomy/Premium Economy: 1 bag, 55x40x20 cm, 5 kg max
China Eastern Airlines$110-$180 (800-1300 RMB) depending on the international route if not included in fare$140-$280 (1000-2000 RMB) depending on the international route1 cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) with maximum dimensions of 55x40x20 cm (22x16x8 inches) for Economy Class
China Southern AirlinesFree for standard allowance$240-$330 depending on route (e1 piece, max 8 kg (17 lbs), max dimensions 115 cm (45 inches) for Economy/Premium Economy
Hainan AirlinesFree on most international routes; domestic varies by fareFree on most international routes55x40x20 cm, 10 kg max
IndiGoFree up to 15 kg for standard domestic faresAdditional pieces of baggage are chargeable at INR 1000 per piece at the airport (or INR 900 pre-booked online)1 handbag up to 7 kg and 115 cm (L+W+H) allowed per passenger
Air IndiaINR 700 per kg domestic$200-$250 per piece on piece concept routes if exceeding allowance55x40x20 cm, 7 kg max (Economy) or 10 kg max (First/Business)
Air India ExpressFree for standard Economy (15 kg)Varies by weight; excess baggage can be pre-booked in blocks (e1 cabin bag up to 7 kg, max dimensions 55x35x25 cm
SpiceJetFree up to 15 kg domesticINR 11 piece, 55x35x25 cm (Boeing) or 50x35x23 cm (Q400), 7 kg max
VistaraFree up to 15 kg for domestic economyINR 8050 per extra piece for domestic flights55x40x20 cm, 7 kg max in Economy, 10 kg in Premium Economy, 12 kg in Business
AirAsiaFrom $20 USD (approx) for 15kg domestic if pre-bookedAirAsia uses a total weight concept rather than a per-bag fee1 cabin bag and 1 personal item with a combined weight of 7 kg max
Lion AirFrom IDR 14Same as first bag fee (charged per kg as prepaid or excess baggage)40 x 30 x 20 cm, 7 kg max
QantasFree (1 bag included in Economy)$50 AUD domestic1 bag up to 115cm (45in) and 10kg (22lbs), or 2 bags up to 105cm (41in) each with 14kg (30lbs) total (max 10kg per bag)
Air New Zealand$30 USD prepaid domestic$45 USD prepaid domestic118 cm (46
Fiji AirwaysVaries by routeVaries by route1 piece up to 118cm (46in) max 55x40x23cm, 7 kg (15 lbs) max
Virgin Australia$55-$65 AUD domestic online$55-$65 AUD domestic online1 standard piece up to 8 kg (max 56x36x23 cm) or 2 small pieces up to 14 kg combined (max 8 kg per piece) depending on fare and status
JetstarFrom AUD 55 (approxCharged by total weight1 main item (56x36x23 cm) and 1 small item
Ethiopian AirlinesFree (2 bags included in Economy)Free (included in Economy)1 piece, 23x40x55 cm (9x16x22 inches), 7 kg (15 lbs) max
South African AirwaysFree for standard allowanceVaries by route for excess baggage56x36x23 cm, 8 kg max
Kenya AirwaysFree on most routes$25-$100 depending on route if not included in allowance56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches), max 12 kg (26 lbs) for economy
EgyptAirFree on most routes (included in fare)Free on some international routes (like US/Canada)Economy: 1 piece up to 8 kg (118 cm / 55x40x23 cm)
Royal Air Maroc$65 USD (640 MAD) domestic$135 USD (1265 MAD) Transatlantic/Brazil1 bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) for Economy or 12 kg (26 lbs) for Business, max dimensions 55 x 40 x 25 cm
Air Transat$35 CAD prepaid$55 CAD prepaid40 x 23 x 55 cm (15
Condor$75 pre-sale$120 pre-sale1 carry-on bag: 55x40x20 cm, 8 kg max (Economy Classic/Flex)
TUI flyFrom $35 (approxBaggage is purchased by total weight rather than piece count; additional weight up to 50 kg total can be purchased starting from $40 (approx55x40x20 cm, 10 kg max (large hand luggage, may require fee depending on booking date/fare)
Virgin Atlantic$75 USD (65 GBP) for Economy Light on US/Canada flights$100 USD (65 GBP) for Economy Light and Classic/Delight on US/Canada flights1 piece up to 10 kg (22 lbs) with max dimensions 23 x 36 x 56 cm (9 x 14 x 22 in) for Economy and Premium
Aeroflot$84-$100 or €80-€100 depending on route and payment time (online vs airport) for Economy Lite$84-$100 or €80-€100 depending on route and payment time (online vs airport)Economy/Comfort: 1 piece up to 10 kg, 55x40x25 cm
Bamboo Airways$130Additional weight is purchased in packages (eEconomy: 1 main piece (max 7kg, 56x36x23cm) + 1 personal item
Batik AirFree (included in Economy fare up to 20 kg)Charged at excess baggage rates per kg depending on the route (e1 carry-on bag: 40x30x20 cm, 7 kg max
Starlux AirlinesIncluded in all fares (1 bag up to 23 kg free in Economy Limited)Included in Economy Saving/Basic/Full fares56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches) or total 115 cm (45 inches)
Peach Aviation~$13 domestic~$13 domestic115 cm linear (L+W+H), 7 kg max for 2 items combined
Zipair$38 to $85 depending on route (eSame as first bag fee (priced per piece2 pieces total up to 7 kg (15

Frequently Asked Questions

Which airlines offer free checked bags in economy?
Several airlines include a free checked bag in economy class, including Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and most full-service Asian and Middle Eastern carriers. US airlines generally charge for checked bags in basic economy.
How much does a checked bag cost on US airlines?
Most US airlines charge $35-$45 for the first checked bag and $45-$55 for the second bag on domestic flights. Budget carriers like Spirit and Frontier charge $35-$69 depending on when you pay.
What is the standard carry-on size limit?
Most airlines allow a carry-on bag of approximately 22x14x9 inches (56x36x23 cm) including handles and wheels. Some budget carriers have smaller limits, so always check your specific airline.
Can I bring sports equipment as checked baggage?
Most airlines accept sports equipment (golf clubs, skis, surfboards, bicycles) as checked baggage, though oversized fees may apply. Standard checked bag fees typically cover equipment up to 50 lbs. Some airlines charge a flat fee of $75-$200 for oversized sports items.
How can I avoid baggage fees?
Get an airline co-branded credit card (often includes 1 free checked bag), earn elite status, pack light with a carry-on only, pay for bags online in advance for a discount, or fly airlines that include free checked bags in economy.

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