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Baggage allowance

For each ticketed customer, US Airways will transport:

  • 1 checked bag free of charge, and
  • 1 bag as a carry-on

Additional checked baggage

A second checked bag will be assessed a $25* fee. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

Checked bags
Under 50 pounds/23 kg
51 - 70 pounds/23-32 kg
71-100 pounds/32-45 kg
First checked bag
Free
$50*
$100*
Second bag
$25*
$75*
$125*
Third - ninth bag(s)
$100*
$150*
$200*

*Fees listed are in USD and will be charged in the local equivalent currency. Some destinations outside of the continental U.S. have additional limitations on checked baggage at specific times of the year.

The following passengers are exempt from the $25 second checked bag fee:

  • All Dividend Miles Preferred members (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Chairman’s Preferred)
  • Passengers traveling to and from Europe, or to and from Asia
  • Confirmed First Class and Envoy passengers at time of check-in
  • Star Alliance Silver and Gold status members
  • Active military personnel with ID and government issued travel orders
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Passengers checking personal assistive devices

If you're paying 10% of the adult fare for an infant to fly on a transatlantic flight, you are allowed:

  • 1 checked bag with maximum total dimensions of 45 inches/114 cm and maximum weight of 50 pounds/23 kg
  • 1 fully collapsible stroller or 1 child restraint device or car seat

Carry-on baggage

You are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Personal items include a purse, briefcase, laptop or diaper bag. Carry-on baggage must be stowed in carry-on compartments of the aircraft, under a seat, or in an overhead compartment.

Size requirements

  • US Airways: Up to 51 inches/129 cm (11x14x26 inches or 28x35x66 cm).
  • US Airways Express: Up to 45 inches/114 cm (19x15x11 inches or 48x38x28 cm).

Restrictions and fees

By size:

Each bag greater than 62 inches/157 cm will be subject to a fee. Total dimensions for checked bags may not exceed 80 inches/203 cm (length + width + height).


Checked bag dimensions
Fee per bag
Less than 62 inches/157 cm
Free
62 inches/157 cm-80 inches/203 cm
$80 USD / $100 CAD
Greater than 80 inches/203 cm
Send via Sports Express or other commercial shipper

By weight:

Bags greater than 100 pounds/45 kg may not be checked. Military personnel on active duty status may check luggage up to 99 pounds/45 kg free of charge.

Weight of checked baggage
Under 50 pounds/23 kg
51-70 pounds/23-32 kg
71-100 pounds/32-45 kg
101+ pounds/45+ kg
Customers traveling in coach
Free
$50 USD
$100 USD
Not accepted
Customers traveling in First and Envoy
Free
Free
$100 USD
Not accepted
Customer traveling from the following European destinations; MAN, LGW, GLA, LIS, MXP, ARN, BRU, LHR, SNN, DUB
Free
$50 USD
Not accepted
Not accepted
Military traveling customers
Free
Free
Free
Not accepted

Baggage liability

US Airways' liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage is limited to $3,000 per ticketed passenger for travel entirely within the U.S.

When US Airways has exercised the ordinary standard of care, it shall not be liable for damage to or damage caused by fragile articles, liquids, or perishables, nor for the loss of, damage to, or delay in:

  • currency
  • silverware
  • negotiable papers/securities/documents
  • spirits
  • precious metals/stones
  • books/manuscripts/publications
  • optics
  • natural fur products
  • sound reproduction equipment & related items
  • keys
  • antiques/heirlooms/collectibles
  • photographic/cinematographic audio/video equipment & related items
  • blueprints
  • artistic items
  • computer hardware/software & related items
  • jewelry
  • lifesaving medication
  • business samples/equipment/documents & irreplaceable items

International baggage liability policy

For international travel (including the domestic portions of international flights) to which the Montreal Convention applies, US Airways' liability for loss, delays, or damage to baggage is limited to approximately $1,500 per passenger for checked and unchecked baggage.



Baggage embargo

Customers who travel to the destinations below during the following periods will be allowed to check only two bags. Star Gold members are allowed to check up to 3 pieces within the current weight restrictions.

Excess, oversized, or overweight bags and all boxes are not permitted during these periods. Excess baggage embargo applies to all southbound flights only.

To Bridgetown, Barbados:

November 15, 2007 - January 13, 2008

To Guadalajara, Mexico:

March 14, 2008 - March 26, 2008
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008
November 15, 2007 - January 13, 2008

To Guatemala City, Guatemala:

March 14, 2008 - March 26, 2008
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008
November 15, 2007 - January 13, 2008

To Mexico City, Mexico:

March 14, 2008 - March 26, 2008
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008
November 15, 2007 - January 13, 2008

To Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:

March 14, 2008 - March 26, 2008
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008
November 15, 2007 - January 13, 2008