Airline baggage allowance by ticket and route

Carry-on baggage and personal items

A cabin bag and a smaller personal item may be covered by separate size or weight rules. Some basic or light fares limit the number of items. Check the exact conditions of your booking rather than relying on a generic allowance quoted for the airline as a whole.

Checked baggage weight and pieces

Checked baggage may be described by weight, number of pieces or both. Routes crossing different regions can use different allowances, and airline loyalty status can add an exception. An allowance shown on the airline website may not match your fare if you purchased through a codeshare or a different operating carrier.

Sports equipment, instruments and pets

Oversized items and live-animal carriage often need advance approval. Fees, size limits, cabin availability and documentation can vary substantially. Get confirmation from the airline before arriving at the airport with a restricted or special item.

Using the baggage checker

Select the airline that operates your flight and enter your departure airport, destination, cabin class and ticket fare when known. JetAssistance displays published policy details that match identifiable conditions. If a rule is unclear or missing, it will not be turned into a guaranteed allowance.

When your ticket says something different

Your ticket or airline booking management page is the final place to confirm included baggage for that booking. Keep a copy of the rules displayed at purchase and resolve disagreements with the operating airline before paying for extra baggage.

Frequently asked questions