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Baggage policies

Checked bags

Pay for your 1st and 2nd checked bags when you check in online or at the airport kiosk. All bag fees are non-refundable, per person and each way.

All flights (per bag/each way)	1st bag	2nd bag	3rd bag	4th - 9th bag
Within the U.S. / Canada / Latin America / Caribbean / Bermuda / South America (except Brazil)	25 USD	35 USD	125 USD	200 USD
Transatlantic	No charge	100 USD	200 USD	200 USD
Transpacific (except Hawaii)	No charge	No charge	200 USD	200 USD
Flights to/from Brazil	No charge	No charge	85 USD	85 USD

Overweight/oversize rules still apply. Maximum weight is 23 kgs per bag and you can check a maximum of 9 bags.

If you booked your ticket before July 11, 2012

We'll charge $70 per bag for your 2nd checked bag if you're traveling to/from Europe or Tel Aviv.

If you bought your ticket on or after November 15, 2011 (and you're traveling on or after December 15, 2011)

If you're a Star Alliance Silver member, we'll waive the fee for your first checked bag and you'll be charged for your second checked bag. Also, if you're traveling to/from Europe or Tel Aviv, there's a 70 USD fee for your second checked bag.

If you bought your ticket on or after December 15, 2011 (and you're traveling on or after February 15, 2012)

If you're a Silver Preferred member, we'll waive the fee for your first checked bag and you'll be charged for your second checked bag.

You're also allowed:

Required mobility assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, canes or crutches (to check or carry on)
Infant assistive devices (stroller or car seat)
Required medical supplies or equipment. These items may also be carried on to the aircraft, as long as they meet size and weight restrictions. If the medical supplies or equipment are included in a larger bag containing other non-essential items, that bag will not be considered a free item, and will be subject to normal baggage fees.

Checked bag fees waived

Overweight/oversize rules still apply.

First, second and third checked bag fees waived

Gold, Platinum and Chairman's Dividend Miles Preferred members
Star Alliance Gold members

First and second checked bag fees waived

Confirmed First Class and Envoy passengers
Active U.S. military with ID and dependents traveling with them on orders (first through fourth bags up to 45 kg each free of charge)
Active U.S. military with ID on personal travel
Unaccompanied minors (with US Airways unaccompanied minor paid assistance)
Passengers traveling to/from Brazil

First checked bag fees waived

Silver Preferred members
Star Alliance Silver members

Traveling with an infant in your lap?

You're allowed:

One fully collapsible stroller or one child restraint device or car seat (no charge)
If you're traveling with an infant outside the U.S. or Canada, the infant is allowed one checked bag (max 62in/114 cm and 50lbs/23 kg) -- checked bag fees apply

Stopping between flights for more than 24 hours

If you stop between flights for more than 24 hours, you'll be charged for bags for each of your flights.

Terms and conditions

Government taxes and fees may apply and will be added to the charge. Prices are listed in USD and will be collected in the local currency.

Checking overweight or oversize bags?

When you're trying to figure out if your bag is oversize, add the measurements for length, height and width together. The dimensions we list are length + height + width.

Overweight/oversize fees are on top of our checked bag fees. Each piece of sports equipment is 200 USD

Flights within the U.S., Canada, Latin American or the Caribbean

	Fee	Weight/Size
Overweight	+ 90 USD each	51 - 70 lbs/23 - 32 kg in Coach (no overweight charge if you're booked in First Class for first 2 bags)
	+175 USD each	71 - 100 lbs/33 - 45 kg
Oversize	+175 USD each	62 - 80 in/157 - 203 cm (bags over 80 in/203 cm not allowed)

Flights to/from Europe and Israel

	Fee	Weight/Size
Overweight	+ 150 USD each	51 - 70 lbs/23-32 kg in Economy (no overweight charge if you're booked in Envoy for first 2 bags)
	+175 USD each	71 - 100 lbs/33 - 45 kg (Not accepted for travel to/from Europe)
Oversize	+175 USD each	62 - 80 in/157 - 203 cm (bags over 80 in/203 cm not allowed)

Local airport/government regulations state that any baggage over 32 kg is not accepted for travel from:

Manchester, UK (MAN)
London Gatwick, UK (LGW)
London Heathrow, UK (LHR)
Dublin, Ireland (DUB)
Glasgow, UK (GLA)
Barcelona, Spain (BCN)
Madrid, Spain (MAD)
Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
Brussels, Belgium (BRU)

Flights to/from Brazil

	Fee	Weight/Size
Overweight	+ 85 USD each	71 - 100 lbs/33 - 45 kg
Oversize	+85 USD each	62 - 80 in/157 - 203 cm (bags over 80 in/203 cm not allowed)

Baggage embargo

There is a seasonal baggage embargo for 'southbound passengers' to the following cities: Guadalajara Mexico City Santo Domingo During the embargo, passengers are only allowed to check in two bags - no excess baggage. Also passengers are not allowed to check in boxes. Normal 1st and 2nd bag fees apply. Normal bag allowances for First Class, Dividend Miles Preferred, Star Gold and Silver passengers remain unchanged during the embargo. Non-rev passengers are allowed only carry-on and no checked bags.

Baggage embargo dates

Easter week (Friday prior to Good Friday until the Wednesday after Easter)
June 20 - September 1
November 15 - January 13

Carry-on baggage

You're allowed on carry-on bag and one personal item. Personal items include a purse, briefcase or laptop bag.

Size requirements

Up to 45in/115 cm (14 x 9 x 22 in or 36 + 23 + 56 cm)
Up to 40 lbs/18 kg

Carry-on rules for US Airways Express

Not sure if you're on a US Airways Express flight? Please check your confirmation receipt. If you're on a flight operated by Air Wisconsin, Colgan, Piedmont, PSA or Trans States, you're allowed to carry on 2 items.

1 personal item (such as a purse or laptop) in the cabin and;
1 small carry-on bag. Your carry-on bag will be tagged, placed in the cargo bin and returned plane-side or in the jetway when you arrive.

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 1,807 USD per passenger for checked and unchecked baggage.

Local airport/government regulations state that any baggage over 70 lbs is not accepted for travel from Manchester, UK (MAN), London Gatwick, UK (LGW), London Heathrow, UK (LHR), Glasgow, UK (GLA), Lisbon, Spain (LIS), Brussels, Belgium (BRU) and Dublin, Ireland (DUB)

Liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage (for travel entirely within the U.S.) is limited to 3,300 USD per ticketed passenger. 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 pershisables, nor for the loss of, damage to, or delay in:

Antiques/heirlooms/collectibles
Artwork
Blueprints
Books, manuscripts, publications
Business samples, equipment, documents & irreplaceable items
Computer hardware, software, etc.
Currency
Electronics
Equipment
Keys
Lifesaving medication
Negotiable papers, securities, documents
Natural fur products
Optics
Photographic, cinematographic audio/video equipment
Precious metals and stones
Silverware
Sound reproduction equipment
Spirits