As I returned from RWA National Conference in San Francisco with quite a bit of loot, I was among many of those challenged to find
the most efficient way to get workshop materials home. The conference planners were wonderful to arrange for boxes to mail
books back. But not all of us chose that option. Here's the scoop for coach domestic travel on the major U.S. carriers. I provided
links so you can make sure you have the most up to date information before you travel.
| Airline |
1st Checked Bag
(each way) |
2nd Checked Bag (each way) |
Overweight
(each way)
|
Comments |
| Alaska |
$15 |
$25 |
$50 for 51-100 lbs |
$100 for 3rd bag up to 50 lbs |
| American |
$15 |
$25 |
$50 for 51-70 lbs
$100 for 71-100 lbs |
$100 for 3rd up to 50 lbs |
| Continental |
Included in ticket price |
$25 |
$50 for 51-70 lbs
> 70 lbs not accepted |
$100 for 3rd bag up to 50 lbs |
| Delta |
Included in ticket price |
$50 |
$90 for 51-70 lbs
$100 for 71-100 lbs
> 100 lbs not accepted |
$125 for 3rd bag up to 50 lbs |
| Northwest |
$15 |
$25 |
$50 for 51-70 lbs
> 70 lbs not accepted |
$100 for 3rd bag up to 50 lbs |
| United |
$15 |
$25 |
$125 for up to 100 lbs |
$125 for 3rd bag up to 50 lbs |
| Virgin |
Included in ticket price (up to 70 lbs) |
$25 |
Beyond 1st bag, $50 for 51-70 lbs, $100 for all bags 71-100 lbs |
$50 for 3rd bag up to 50 lbs,
Baggage info on page 25 of
33 page Contract of Carriage |
* Note: These are the published rates as of August 8, 2008. Please verify rates and terms before you purchase your ticket.
UPDATE: Beginning July 7, 2009, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will begin charging $15 for the first checked bag.
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