Independent summary, reviewed September 2026. WarBird Flight is not affiliated with Alaska Airlines. Exact fees depend on route and fare; the agent quotes them for your booking.
Alaska Airlines Baggage Allowance and Fees
What Alaska Airlines includes for carry-on and checked bags, where fees apply, and how to add bags at the lowest price. Call (708) 866-8751 to add bags to a booking or to book a fare that includes them.
Carry-on
One carry-on and one personal item on all fares including Saver.
Checked bags
First and second checked bag fees apply; complimentary for Mileage Plan elites and Alaska Visa cardholders, and on certain routes within Alaska.
Good to know
Alaska offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee at most airports.
Overweight bags (over 50 lb / 23 kg on most carriers) and oversize bags carry extra fees on every airline. Sports equipment, instruments, and medical devices have their own rules; the agent can add them to the booking.
Fare classes and bags on Alaska Airlines
- Saver: Basic economy: no changes, seat assigned at check-in, boards last, carry-on included.
- Main: Standard economy with seat selection and no change fees.
- Premium Class: Extra legroom, early boarding, complimentary drinks.
- First Class: Domestic first class with meals on longer flights.
Baggage help on Alaska Airlines
Licensed agents at our partner agency handle these by phone, 24/7. No charge for a quote.
Guides on baggage, seats, and special items
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Booking tipsSeat Selection Fees: When You Pay, When You Don't, and Sitting TogetherHow seat fees work on the major US carriers, which fares include a seat, how families get seated together without paying, and when to just pick at check-in.
Airline policiesAirline Pet Policies Compared: In-Cabin, Checked, and CargoWhich airlines take pets in the cabin, size and fee rules, and the shrinking options for larger dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How much are checked bags on Alaska?
A first-bag and second-bag fee apply on standard fares; elites and cardholders get free bags. The agent will confirm for your route.
What is Alaska's carry-on size limit?
22 x 14 x 9 inches, plus a personal item.
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Compiled by the WarBird Flight editors from each airline's published contract of carriage and U.S. Department of Transportation consumer rules, not marketing claims. Updated September 2026. Sources: DOT Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.