Allegiant Air’s baggage policy is designed to keep fares low by charging for extras like carry-on and checked bags, with one free personal item allowed per passenger. Here’s a clear breakdown based on the latest information:
- Personal Item (Free): One personal item, such as a purse, small backpack, or laptop bag, is included with your ticket at no extra cost. It must fit under the seat in front of you, with maximum dimensions of 8 x 14 x 18 inches (20 x 35 x 45 cm), including handles, wheels, and pockets. No weight limit is specified, but it should be practical for under-seat storage.
- Carry-On Bag (Paid): One carry-on bag, like a roll-aboard or garment bag, is allowed for a fee and must fit in the overhead bin. Maximum dimensions are 10 x 16 x 22 inches (25 x 40 x 55 cm), including handles and wheels. Fees range from $10–$75, depending on when and where you pay (cheapest at booking, most expensive at the gate). No specific weight limit is published, but it should be manageable for overhead storage.
- Checked Baggage (Paid): Up to four checked bags are allowed per passenger, each with a maximum weight of 40 pounds (18 kg) and maximum size of 80 linear inches (203 cm, length + width + height). Fees vary by route and timing:
- At booking: $20–$50 per bag.
- Pre-departure (online or check-in): $45–$70 per bag.
- At airport: $50–$75 per bag.
- Excess bags (3rd or 4th): $18–$50. Overweight fees: $50 for 40–70 pounds (18–32 kg), $75 for 71–100 pounds (32–45 kg). Oversized bags (over 80 linear inches) incur an additional $75 fee. Bags over 100 pounds are not accepted.
Special Items:
- Firearms: Allowed in checked baggage only (domestic U.S. flights), unloaded, in a locked, hard-sided case. Passengers must be 18+ and declare at check-in. Ammunition and firearm parts are also restricted to checked baggage.
- Mobility Aids/Assistive Devices: Wheelchairs, scooters, and medical equipment are transported free and don’t count toward baggage limits. Report damage immediately at the airport.
- Car Seats/Strollers: One car seat or stroller per passenger can be checked at the gate or ticket counter for free.
- Sporting Equipment: Items like skis or golf bags count as one checked bag, subject to standard size/weight limits and fees. Oversized equipment may incur additional charges.
- Perishable Items: Meats and seafood must be in leak-proof containers (e.g., sealed in 4-mil polyethylene liners). Styrofoam coolers are not accepted.
- Antlers/Horns: Accepted as checked baggage if properly packaged and within size/weight limits.
Prohibited Items: Allegiant does not accept liability for loss, delay, or damage to fragile or valuable items like medicines, electronics, or documents in checked baggage. These should be carried in your personal item. E-cigarettes and lithium battery devices have restrictions—check the FAA Pack Safe guidelines. Liquids in carry-ons follow TSA’s 3-1-1 rule (3.4 oz/100 ml or less in a quart-sized bag).
Military Discounts: Active duty, reserve, and veteran U.S. military personnel (with valid ID) get one free carry-on (within size limits) and two free checked bags (up to 100 pounds each, no oversized fee up to 115 linear inches). Dependents on the same itinerary qualify.
Baggage Fees and Tips:
- Fees are non-refundable unless the bag is lost or the itinerary qualifies for a refund (e.g., canceled within 24 hours of booking, if departure is at least 7 days away).
- Save money by prepaying for bags online during booking or via Manage Travel. Airport fees are significantly higher.
- Measure bags carefully, as oversized personal items may be treated as carry-ons, incurring fees. Gate-checked bags (e.g., due to limited overhead space) cost $75.
- For lost or damaged bags, file a Mishandled Baggage Report at the airport within 12 hours of arrival (24 hours for missing contents).
