Overall, domestic airline baggage restrictions are pretty consistent when it comes to weight and dimensions, however, carry-on items, checked baggage fees, and overweight or oversized baggage allowances can all vary greatly. Our EWR Airport parking company gathered the most recent information for a quick guide:
American Airlines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you)
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 22x14x9 inches
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $25
- 2nd bag: $35
- Each additional bag: $150
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $200
JetBlue
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you) that doesn’t exceed 17x13x8 inches
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 22x14x9 inches
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $20-$25
- 2nd bag: $35
- Each additional bag: $100
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $100
United Airlines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you)
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 22x14x9 inches
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $25
- 2nd bag: $35
- Each additional bag: $100
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $200
Delta Air Lines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you)
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 22x14x9 inches
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $25
- 2nd bag: $35
- 3rd bag: $150
- Each additional bag: $200
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $200
Spirit Airlines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you) that doesn’t exceed 16x14x12 inches
- $26-$100: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 22x18x10 inches
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 40 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $21-$100
- 2nd bag: $31-$100
- Each additional bag: $76-$100
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $100
Frontier Airlines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you) that doesn’t exceed 17x13x8 inches
- $35-$60: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 24x16x10 inches or 35 lbs.
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $30-$60
- 2nd bag: $40-$45
- Each additional bag: $75-$80
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: N/A
Virgin America
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you)
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 22x14x9 inches
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $25
- 2nd bag: $25
- Each additional bag: $25
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $100
Alaska Airlines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you)
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 24x17x10 inches
- $25: Each additional carry-on bag
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $25
- 2nd bag: $25
- Each additional bag: $75
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $75
Southwest Airlines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you)
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 24x16x10 inches
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: Free
- 2nd bag: Free
- Each additional bag: $75
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $75
Hawaiian Airlines
Carry-on baggage allowance:
- Free: One personal item (purse, laptop bag, briefcase, etc. that can fit underneath the seat in front of you)
- Free: One carry-on that doesn’t exceed 22x14x9 inches and 25 lbs.
Checked baggage weight/dimensions: each up to 50 lbs., up to 62 inches (length+width+height)
Checked baggage fees:
- 1st bag: $25
- 2nd bag: $35
- Each additional bag: $100
Oversize/overweight baggage fee: up to $200
