Alaska Airlines Baggage Policy

Alaska Airlines Baggage Policy (based on the latest information from Alaska Airlines’ official website and related sources.

Allowance:

All passengers, including Saver (Basic Economy) fares, are allowed 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (e.g., purse, briefcase, laptop bag) free of charge.
Dimensions:
- Carry-on: Maximum 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels (45 linear inches).
- Personal item: Must fit under the seat (no specific size limit, but typically ~17 x 10 x 9 inches).
Weight: No explicit weight limit, but passengers must be able to lift the bag into the overhead bin comfortably.

Notes:

On regional aircraft (e.g., Horizon Air, SkyWest), carry-on bags may need to be valet-checked plane-side (free) due to limited cabin space.
Exceptions: Items like coats, hats, umbrellas, pillows, or reading material don’t count toward the allowance. Diaper bags count as a personal item.
Special items (e.g., small musical instruments, fishing poles, delicate equipment) may be carried on if they fit size limits and can be stowed safely.
Liquids: Containers ≤ 100 ml (3.4 oz) in a 1-quart resealable plastic bag (per TSA rules).

Allowance:

Saver (Basic Economy) & Main Cabin: No free checked bags on most domestic routes; fees apply.
First Class: 2 checked bags free (up to 50 lbs/23 kg each).
International Flights: 1–2 free checked bags (up to 50 lbs each) depending on the destination (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean).
Infants (0-23 months, no seat): No free checked bag allowance, but 1 stroller and 1 car seat are free.
Dimensions: Maximum 62 linear inches (158 cm) (length + width + height, including handles/wheels).
Weight: Standard limit is 50 lbs (23 kg) per bag; 70 lbs (32 kg) for active-duty U.S. military and dependents (with ID/orders).

Fees (domestic U.S., unless waived):

First bag: $35 USD.
Second bag: $45 USD.
Third/additional bags: $150 USD each.
Overweight (51–100 lbs): $100 USD per bag (in place of standard fees).
Oversized (63–115 linear inches): $150 USD per bag (in place of standard fees).
Bags over 100 lbs or 115 linear inches are not accepted (contact Alaska Air Cargo at 1-800-225-2752).

Fee Waivers:

Alaska Airlines Visa Signature/Business cardholders: 1 free checked bag for the cardholder and up to 6 companions on the same reservation (flights operated by Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air, or SkyWest).
Club 49 (Alaska residents): 2 free checked bags for travel to/from/within Alaska.
Active-duty U.S. military & dependents: 5 free checked bags (up to 70 lbs/115 linear inches each) with valid ID/orders.
First Class: 2 free checked bags.
Waivers cannot be combined (e.g., MVP Gold with a Visa card gets 2 free bags, not 3).

Sports Equipment: Skis, snowboards, golf clubs, hockey equipment, fishing rods, and bicycles (≤50 lbs/115 linear inches) count as one checked bag; standard fees apply unless waived. Bicycles: $50–$100 USD. Oversize/overweight fees may be waived for some items.
Musical Instruments: Small instruments can be carry-on if within size limits; larger ones may require an extra seat or be checked (standard fees apply).
Strollers/Car Seats: Free, not counted toward allowance. Battery-powered strollers must comply with battery rules.
Mobility Aids: Wheelchairs, canes, crutches, CPAP machines, and portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) are free and don’t count toward allowance. POCs require FAA approval and advance notice.
Pineapples from Hawaii: 1 properly packaged box free from Honolulu (HNL), Kona (KOA), Maui (OGG), or Kauai (LIH) to the U.S. mainland.
Pets: $100 USD each way for in-cabin pets; $100–$150 USD for checked pets (cargo hold), depending on destination. Specific carrier size and breed restrictions apply.

Prohibited: Explosives, flammables, corrosives, and hazardous materials (e.g., boxes marked with hazmat symbols). Marijuana is prohibited under federal law, even if legal in some states.
Restricted: Firearms/ammunition allowed in checked baggage with prior approval, unloaded, in a locked hard case. Powders ≥ 12 oz (350 ml) prohibited in carry-on from Canada, Costa Rica, or Mexico. Lithium batteries must meet FAA limits.
Check TSA regulations for a full list of restricted items.

Codeshare/Partner Flights: Flights operated by partners (e.g., Qantas, British Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines) follow the operating carrier’s baggage rules.
Seasonal Restrictions: Limited to 1–2 checked bags per person on flights to/from certain destinations (e.g., Barrow, Kodiak, Bozeman) during peak periods (e.g., Nov 15–Mar 1 for some).
Baggage Guarantee: If checked bags aren’t at baggage claim within 20 minutes of arrival, passengers receive a $25 discount code or 2,500 Mileage Plan miles (one voucher per passenger per flight).