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How to Check and Add Baggage Allowance

By Trip.com

September 3, 2024

I will walk you through the steps to verify your checked baggage limits on Trip.com, add extra baggage if needed, and avoid any costly surprises on your journey.👇👇

Step 1: Find Upcoming Trips & Check Flight Status

• Open the Trip.com app on your phone and tap on the Account icon at the bottom of the screen.
• On your account page, find the Upcoming section and tap on it to view your upcoming trips.
• Select the flight you want to check, and after viewing the ticket information, tap on Flight Status .

Step 2: Check Baggage Details and Add Baggage Allowance

On the detailed ticket information page, tap the "Baggage Details" button to view your baggage allowance. This page will show your included carry-on and checked baggage limits, such as the number of bags and weight limits. If you need more baggage, you can easily tap the "Add Baggage Allowance" button on this same page to purchase additional allowance.

Step 3: Select and Add Extra Baggage Allowance

On the "Additional Checked Baggage" page, you'll find various options for adding extra baggage.

You can select the number of additional kilograms you need, with the app displaying the cost for each option.

Trip.com may also suggest a "Smart Choice" option, which is a popular selection among other travelers.

What to Do If Your Baggage Allowance Isn’t Enough

When traveling with more baggage than your allowance covers, it’s crucial to handle this before arriving at the airport to avoid hefty fees:

• Adding Extra Baggage in Advance: If you realize you need more baggage allowance after booking your flight on Trip.com, you can easily add extra baggage through the Trip.com app or website. Trip.com often saves you money compared to paying for excess baggage at the airport, where fees can be significantly higher.
• Cost Considerations: The cost of adding extra baggage varies depending on the airline and the route. It’s generally cheaper to purchase additional baggage allowance ahead of time rather than paying for excess baggage at the airport. The exact cost will be shown during the purchase process on Trip.com, and it’s advisable to do this as early as possible to get the best rates.
• Handling Special Items: If you plan to bring large items like musical instruments, sports equipment, or other special baggage, these may require an extra allowance that’s not typically included in standard baggage options. In such cases, it’s best to contact the airline directly to understand their specific policies and fees. Some airlines allow you to add these items via Trip.com, but others may require direct booking with the airline.

Understanding Differences: Carry-On vs. Checked Baggage Allowances

From Wikipedia

Different airlines and fare classes have varying rules for carry-on and checked baggage. Here’s what you need to know:

• Carry-On Baggage: This typically includes smaller items that you can bring into the cabin, such as a small suitcase, backpack, or personal item like a handbag or laptop bag. The size and weight limits for carry-on baggage can vary widely by airline. For example, many airlines allow a maximum carry-on weight of 7-10 kg and a size limit that typically ranges around 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Singapore Airlines)
• Checked Baggage: This is the luggage you hand over at the check-in counter, which is stored in the cargo hold of the aircraft. The standard weight limit for checked baggage often ranges from 20 to 23 kg per bag, but this can vary depending on your fare type and destination. Some airlines might allow you to check multiple bags, but each additional bag will usually incur an extra fee.
• Differences by Fare Class: Lower fare classes, such as Basic Economy, might include only a small carry-on or even none at all, requiring you to pay extra for any checked baggage. Higher fare classes generally include more generous baggage allowances. It’s essential to check the specific baggage rules associated with your fare when booking through Trip.com to avoid surprises at the airport​.

How to Avoid Excess Baggage Fees

Excess baggage fees can be costly, but with some planning, you can avoid them:

• Weigh Your Bags Before You Leave: It’s a good idea to weigh your baggage at home using a luggage scale to ensure it’s within the limits allowed by your ticket. This simple step can help you avoid unexpected fees at the airport​.
• Pre-Purchase Additional Baggage: As mentioned, it’s much cheaper to purchase additional baggage allowance through Trip.com before your flight rather than paying for excess baggage at the airport. This can be done easily via the Trip.com app or website under your booking details​.
• Pack Smart: Consider packing lighter to avoid the need for extra baggage. For example, roll your clothes to save space, and choose multi-purpose items that can reduce the number of items you need to bring. If you’re close to the limit, wearing heavier items like jackets and shoes during the flight can help keep your baggage within the allowance​.

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Trip.com Baggage Allowance Guide

• ● Step 1: Find Upcoming Trips & Check Flight Status
• ● Step 2: Check Baggage Details and Add Baggage Allowance
• ● Step 3: Select and Add Extra Baggage Allowance
• ● What to Do If Your Baggage Allowance Isn’t Enough
• ● Understanding Differences: Carry-On vs. Checked Baggage Allowances
• ● How to Avoid Excess Baggage Fees
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Airline baggage fees: Here’s how much it costs to check a bag on major US airlines

Editor's Note

Baggage fees can vary greatly, and there's nothing worse than being hit by surprise fees after the fact. So, how much does it cost to check a bag?

With pricing all over the place, we've put together the following airline-specific baggage guides:

• Alaska Airlines baggage fees
• American Airlines baggage fees
• Delta Air Lines baggage fees
• Frontier Airlines baggage fees
• Hawaiian Airlines baggage fees
• JetBlue Airways baggage fees
• Southwest Airlines baggage fees
• Spirit Airlines baggage fees
• United Airlines baggage fees

These airline-specific guides give you a lot to compare, though. In this guide, we've summarized information regarding airline baggage fees, including charts comparing the cost. This guide will let you see which airlines are the best for baggage fees.

How much does it cost to check a bag?

As mentioned, we reviewed the baggage fee policy for many airlines and found that luggage fees can truly make a difference in your total flight cost.

The chart below compares the cost of your first, second and third checked bag. However, this table assumes you're purchasing a regular domestic fare type and checking standard luggage that's not overweight or oversize; it also assumes you have no elite status and do not carry a cobranded airline credit card with a checked-bag benefit. Note that the price for flights outside of the U.S. might vary slightly.

As you can see, these fees are all over the place and ranging from no fee up to $99 for your first checked bag. With some airlines, you cannot check luggage if you book a basic fare type, while other airlines offer bundled fares that include a checked bag.

It's important to pay close attention to the fare you are purchasing if you want to minimize your luggage fees.

You'll also notice that the Frontier, Hawaiian and Spirit fees have a range that depends on the flight you booked. With Frontier and Spirit, you need to use the respective airlines' fare calculator to see the exact price for your specific flight. Paying for your luggage during the reservation process will give you the least expensive pricing with those two airlines.

For Hawaiian Airlines, you'll pay the lower price for flights between the islands and the higher price for all other flights within North America.

Last, while most airlines allow you to check a bag up to 50 pounds, Spirit and Frontier cap the weight of a standard checked bag at 40 pounds. After that, you are looking at paying a pretty penny for an overweight bag.

Related: These 26 credit cards can get you free checked bags

How much does it cost to bring a carry-on bag?

Some airlines also charge for carry-on baggage. Carry-on bag fees are usually limited to low-cost carriers, but you'll want to pay attention to your allowances before your next flight.

For some airlines, you'll find that checking a bag is less expensive than bringing it on the plane with you. Here's a chart comparing the carry-on bag fees for domestic flights.

You'll notice that most airlines don't charge a fee to bring a carry-on bag, but you are limited to one personal item and one carry-on item.

A personal item includes a backpack, laptop bag, camera bag or another small item you can stow underneath the seat in front of you.

Meanwhile, a carry-on is typically a small suitcase, but it must fit in the overhead bin above your seat. Each airline has different dimension limits, so you'll want to check your luggage size and your airline's policy before heading to the airport.

Similar to the checked bag policy, the fee for bringing a carry-on bag for Frontier and Spirit varies. Both airlines offer a baggage calculator to check the price when booking your flight.

When it comes to basic economy fares, United and JetBlue are the only two that don't allow a carry-on bag onboard for free.

United will charge an additional $25 fee (on top of the regular baggage fee) to check a bag, while JetBlue will charge $65. However, there are exceptions to the rules depending on your status and destination. For example, if you are a JetBlue Mosaic member , you can still bring a carry-on bag onboard for free (in addition to a personal item).

Related: How to tell if your backpack counts as a personal or carry-on item

Best airlines for baggage fees

Based on the chart above, it is easy to see that Southwest is by far the best airline for baggage fees. With Southwest, your first and second checked bag fly for free, which means no passenger — regardless of status or credit card — will incur a luggage fee for up to two bags. Plus, Southwest lets every passenger bring a carry-on bag and personal item onboard. If you need to check a third bag, the fee is $125 (which is on par with most other airlines).

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Spirit and Frontier are the two worst airlines for baggage fees. Although fares might be lower, you'll want to calculate your baggage fees to determine whether your overall travel cost is lower.

Related: Which credit cards cover baggage delays?

Tips for avoiding checked bag fees

You can see how quickly these fees can add up, so the next thing to learn is how to avoid baggage fees.

The easiest way is to have the corresponding airline's cobranded credit card. For all of the above carriers, except Frontier, there's at least one credit card that'll waive the fee for your first checked bag. Most also offer it to additional companions traveling on the same reservation (the major exception is Hawaiian).

However, perks vary by card and airline; some are more restrictive than others. For example, to utilize the waived bag fee benefit on the United℠ Explorer Card , you must purchase your ticket using the card.

With most other airline cards, merely having cardholder status is sufficient, regardless of the card you swiped at the time of purchase. With the United Explorer Card, only one additional passenger can reap the benefits. Meanwhile, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card allows up to eight traveling companions to check their bags for no additional cost.

The next option for avoiding checked bag fees is to hold elite status with the airline's frequent flyer program. All airlines mentioned here offer at least one free checked bag to certain elites (except Southwest, which offers two free checked bags to everyone). For example, American allows one standard, 50-pound bag for Gold, two for Platinum and three for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum.

Related: How to avoid checked baggage fees on major domestic airlines

Here are a few more tricks to avoid checked baggage fees, including overweight or oversize fees:

Most airlines allow you to gate-check your carry-on luggage for no additional cost — and they'll often force travelers to do so when overhead bin space is tight.

The exceptions are typically low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier and legacy carriers when traveling on basic economy fares. Otherwise, most airlines are happy to gate-check just about whatever you'd like, and you may even have luck doing this before boarding starts.

If you gate-check your luggage, ensure the airline checks it through to baggage claim. However, you must claim some items — such as strollers, wheelchairs and even rolling carry-ons on regional planes — at the gate upon arrival.

Read the rules closely

As punitive as airline baggage policies can be, some helpful exceptions exist. For example, most U.S. carriers let you check skis, snowboards and boots as a single checked bag — even if your skis are in a different bag from your boots. The same often holds for hockey equipment and typically doesn't require an additional fee as long as it's within the standard weight allotment.

Before you go to the airport, take a screenshot of the rules in case you get an agent who isn't familiar with uncommon checked items.

Try curbside check-in

Check-in agents at the curb are often contractors, not airline employees. So, they may have less incentive to strictly enforce the airline's baggage rules. Additionally, some locations may not have scales to weigh the bags.

Carry the heavy stuff on board

In the U.S., carry-on weight restrictions are rarely (if ever) enforced. So, when packing for your next vacation, put heavy items in your carry-on bag rather than risk paying for overweight checked bags.

Buy a baggage scale

For under $10, you can find a small, lightweight hanging scale for weighing luggage. These scales are typically quite accurate and will help you stay under your desired weight. A bonus is that you'll also avoid being that person repacking their bags at the airport and holding up everyone else.

Related: Get bonus miles when your checked bags arrive late

Bottom line

Bag fees are an unfortunate reality of air travel in 2024. In certain situations, you could wind up spending hundreds of dollars beyond the original price you paid for your ticket. So, carefully consider baggage policies before jumping on that "great deal."

If there's a cobranded credit card or an easy way to earn elite status (one that offers waived baggage fees) for the particular airline you're flying, it might be worth looking into these options. You might find that the annual fee on the credit card can be far less than the checked bag fees for your family over the year.

Related reading:

• Key travel tips you need to know — whether you're a beginner or expert traveler
• The best travel credit cards
• Where to go in 2024: The 16 best places to travel
• 6 real-life strategies you can use when your flight is canceled or delayed
• 8 of the best credit cards for general travel purchases
• 13 must-have items the TPG team can't travel without

Can I purchase an additional baggage allowance or add sports equipment to my trip?

Yes, in many cases you can purchase additional baggage and oversize allowance. If you contact us we can look into this together.