Confused about the ever-changing baggage fees airlines are tacking on? The Washington Post has you covered, with an up-to-date (for now) guide on the latest fees. Remember, always check fees with your airline of choice before booking and traveling, since fees can change over night.
Guide to Airline Baggage Fees
| Airline | Baggage Charges | Overweight Bag Fees | Oversize Bag Fees | Carry-on Limit |
| AirTran | First: free. Second: $10 online, $20 at airport. Third: $50. | 51-70 lb.: $29. 71-100 lb.: $69. | 62-70 in.: $29. 71-80 in.: $69. | 55 in. |
| American | First: $15. Second: $25. Third to fi fth: $100 each. Sixth: $200. | 51-70 lb.: $50. 71-100 lb.: $100. | 63-115 in.: $150. | 45 in. and 40 lb. |
| Continental | First: free. Second: $25. Third: $100. | 51-70 lb.: $50. | 63-115 in.: $100. | 51 in. and 40 lb. |
| Delta | Domestic: First: free. Second: $25. Third to 10th: $80-$180 each. International: First and second: free. Third to 10th: $150-$600 each. | 51-70 lb.: $80. 71-100 lb.: $150. | 62-80 in.: $150. | 45 in. and 40 lb. |
| JetBlue | First: free. Second: $20. Third: $75. | 51-70 lb.: $50. 71-99 lb.: $100. | 63-80 in.: $75. | 50 in. for Embraer 190 planes, 56 in. for Airbus A320s. |
| Northwest | First: $15. Second: $25. Third: $100. | 51-70 lb.: $50. | Domestic: 63-80 in.: $100. International varies. | 45 in. |
| Southwest | First and second: free. Third: $25. Fourth and additional: $50-$110 each. | 51-70 lb.: $25. 71-100 lb.: $50. | 63-80 in.: $50. | 50 in. |
| United | Domestic: First: $15. Second: $25. Third and additional: $125-$250 each. International varies. | 51-100 lb.: $125. | 63-115 in.: $125. | 45 in. |
| US Airways | First: $15. Second: $25. Third and additional: $100 each. | 51-70 lb.: $50-$150, 71-100 lb.: $100- $200 (based on number of bags) | 62-80 in.: $100 | 51 in. |
credit: The Washington Post
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