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What to Pack. What not
to Pack.
Most major airlines, assumes no liability
for loss of, delay in delivery of, or damage to:
Antiques
Computer Equipment and related items
Documents (personal or business, negotiable papers)
Electronic Equipment
Film
Jewelry/Watches
Keys
Manuscripts
Medication
Money
Paintings or one of a kind works of art
Pets/Animals
Photographs
Photographic Equipment
Samples
Securities
Silverware
Fragile Items
Irreplaceable or Perishable Items
Customers
should NOT pack medications, car keys, tickets, passports and other
legal documentation, or valuable items such as jewelry or cameras
in checked luggage.
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Domestic Free Luggage
Allowance
Each ticketed passenger traveling domestically
is allowed the following pieces of luggage:
Two pieces of checked luggage and one carry
on, or three pieces of checked luggage with no carry on, subject to
the following limitations:
Checked Luggage
Most Airlines will accept up to three pieces
of checked luggage without charge to customers providing a maximum
weight of 50 pounds and a maximum total linear dimension (length plus
width plus height) of 62 inches is not exceeded. These maximums stated
are per piece of checked luggage. Please check with the airlines
before you complete your final packing.
Carry-On Luggage
When luggage is carried on-board the aircraft,
it must be of a size and shape to allow for storage in aircraft overhead
compartments, or underneath the seat in front of the passenger. Each
person traveling in Coach Class is allowed to carry on-board the aircraft
one piece of luggage. This piece of luggage must not exceed 45 linear
inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches) and also must not exceed
40 pounds. In addition to this one piece of carry-on luggage, customers
may also carry on-board a briefcase or laptop computer or purse. In
addition, each passenger may carry a coat, umbrella, or other "special"
items.
"Special" Items include:
crutches
cane
brace
prosthesis
collapsible manual wheelchair
one stroller
infant car seat
infant diaper bag
2 Golf Clubs (if approved storage space is available)
reading material
camera
two wheeled luggage cart provided combined cart and bag fits under
the seat or overhead bin
Passengers traveling in First Class will be allowed
two pieces of carry-on luggage with the same size and weight restrictions
as Coach Class, and also may carry a briefcase or laptop computer
or purse. Luggage not meeting these specifications must be transported
as checked luggage.
All items not needed in flight should be checked.
Passengers should carry on medicine, keys, important papers, and travel
documents (passport).
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International
Free Luggage Allowance
Checked Luggage
Most Airlines will accept a total of two pieces
of checked luggage, subject to the same maximum weight limitation
as stated for domestic travel, which is 50 pounds per piece and not
more than 62 linear inches per piece.
Carry-On Luggage
Most Airlines will accept one carry-on item,
with a maximum outside linear dimension of 45 inches. This piece must
be of a size and shape to fit under the seat in front of the passenger,
or in an enclosed overhead compartment. In addition to the one piece
of carry-on luggage, customers may also carry a briefcase or a laptop
computer or a purse. Luggage not meeting these specifications must
be transported as checked baggage.
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Check-In Guidelines
Domestic Flights: All advance seat assignments
are subject to cancellation if the passenger has not checked in and
received a boarding pass from the airline agent at least 20 minutes
prior to departure. In the event of an overbooking, passengers who
have not checked-in at least 10 minutes prior to boarding may be subject
to cancellation and may be denied compensation for the missed flight.
International Flights: All advance seat assignments
are subject to cancellation and may be denied compensation when check-in
is less than: 30 minutes prior to departure to Canada, Mexico, and
the Caribbean; 60 minutes prior to departure for all other international
flights. Due to increased security measures, the recommended check-in
times for all international flights with a final destination of the
U.S. is 1-½ hours for First Class and World Business Class and 2-½
hours for Coach Class.
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Disclaimer: Every airlines
rules are different. For more accurate information please
check with the airlines. Some of the airline phone numbers and baggage policy links are provided on our web site.
Click here to access the information.
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