Alaska Airlines

Alaska baggage fees

Q: How much is a checked bag on Alaska Airlines?

For tickets on/after Apr 10, 2026 (Main Cabin & Saver, North America): 1st $45, 2nd $55, 3rd+ $200 each way. Standard bag ≤ 50 lb and ≤ 62 linear in. No prepaid discount listed on that table.

Q: What is Alaska’s overweight / oversize bag fee?

OW: +$100 (51–70 lb) or +$200 (71–100 lb). OS: +$200 (63–115 in). Fees stack with the piece charge and with each other.

Q: Does Saver include free bags on Alaska?

Free carry-on + personal item yes; checked bags charged at the same Main rates ($45 / $55 / $200) unless Atmos / card / military waiver. Atmos status waivers still apply on Saver.

Q: Do Atmos members or Atmos Visa get free checked bags?

Silver: 1st free; Gold: 1st+2nd; Platinum & Titanium: 1st–3rd (≤50 lb). Eligible Atmos Rewards Visa: 1st free for cardholder + up to 6 guests same reservation (terms; cannot combine). Military: up to 5 bags at 70 lb with valid ID / orders rules. Confirm on alaskaair.com.

Q: Did Alaska raise bag fees in 2026?

Yes for new tickets — Apr 10, 2026+ table is $45 / $55 / $200 (was $40 / $45 / $150 with $35 pre-pay on the prior window). Ticket purchase date controls which table applies.

Exact Alaska Airlines baggage fees with official sources. Last verified 2026-09-10.

Quick answer

Personal item + carry-on are free on all fares including Saver. For domestic / North America standard tickets on/after Apr 10, 2026: 1st checked $45, 2nd $55, 3rd+ $200 each way; standard bag ≤50 lb / ≤62 linear in. Overweight +$100 (51–70 lb) / +$200 (71–100 lb); oversize 63–115 in +$200 — OW and OS both charge (stack). Ticket purchase date matters; the Apr 10+ table lists no prepaid discount.

Last verified

Last verified: 2026-09-10

Table

Lead with tickets on/after Apr 10, 2026 (Main Cabin & Saver, North America). Piece fees are each way. Confirm incomplete or itinerary-specific amounts on alaskaair.com.

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Field	Value
Personal item free?	Yes — all fares · under seat; no L×W×H published
Carry-on free or paid	Free — all fares incl. Saver (same as Main; contrast United BE)
Carry-on size / weight	22 × 14 × 9 in / 45 linear; cm not published; no published weight → carry-on size
1st checked (tickets ≥ Apr 10, 2026)	$45 each way · online check-in / bag tag / counter — same published amount; no prepaid discount listed
2nd checked (same)	$55 each way
3rd / 4th+ checked	$200 per bag
Legacy table (ticketed Oct 14, 2025–Apr 9, 2026)	1st $40 ($35 pre-pay) / 2nd $45 / 3rd+ $150 — older-ticket footnote only
Checked size limit	≤62 linear in (standard Main Cabin & Saver, North America)
Checked weight (standard)	≤50 lb · First Class: 1st & 2nd free up to 70 lb
Overweight 51–70 lb	+$100 per bag (stacks with piece + oversize)
Overweight 71–100 lb	+$200 per bag (stacks)
Oversize 63–115 in	+$200 per bag · OW+OS both charged
Hawaii wholly-within (Apr 10+ table)	1st $30 / 2nd $40 / 3rd $50 / 4th+ $50; OW 51–70 $35, 71–100 $70, OS $35 — do not mix with mainland $
First Class (confirmed at check-in)	1st & 2nd free ≤70 lb; 3rd+ $200; OW 51–70 free for first 2 then $100
Elite / card / military waiver	Atmos Silver / oneworld Ruby: 1st free ≤50 lb (+ companions same PNR for Atmos). Gold / Sapphire: 1st+2nd. Platinum & Titanium / Emerald: 1st–3rd. Eligible Atmos Rewards Visa (Ascent/Business/Summit): 1st free ≤50 lb for cardholder + up to 6 guests same reservation when airfare paid with card; AS/HA/Horizon/SkyWest operated; cannot combine with other free allowances. HA World Elite Mastercard: 1st+2nd free ≤50 lb on eligible AS/HA (terms). Active duty U.S. military (w/ or w/o orders): 1st–3rd free up to 70 lb; up to 5 at 70 lb then regional; OW waived up to 5 (w/ orders also OS up to 5) — valid military ID. Dependents w/ member no orders: 1st+2nd ≤50 lb; with orders: same as active duty. Club 49 (AK itineraries): 2 free ≤50 lb (3 if wholly within Alaska). Atmos status waivers still apply on Saver. Confirm terms on waivers.
International / other regions	Confirm on alaskaair.com for your itinerary

Free vs paid

Always free (size-compliant): 1 personal item + 1 carry-on on all fares including Saver.

Saver / Main: checked fees apply ($45 / $55 / $200 on Apr 10+ tickets) unless an Atmos / card / military / Club 49 waiver applies. Saver = Main bag fees — carry-on free; status bag waivers still apply; boards Group F.

Unlike United Basic Economy: Saver still includes a free carry-on; checked bags are still paid at Main rates (not a personal-item-only cabin).

Atmos / Visa / military / Club 49: summarize from official pages only; confirm terms before you rely on a free bag. Eligible Atmos Rewards Visa free bag cannot combine with other free allowances.

International / codeshare: check your confirmation for which carrier’s policy applies.

Gotchas

Fees stack (piece + OW + OS) — both overweight and oversize are charged when applicable.
Ticket date matters: Apr 10, 2026+ vs Oct 14, 2025–Apr 9, 2026 legacy table.
Online vs airport: Apr 10+ table shows a single $45 / $55 — no prepaid discount listed (check alaskaair.com if a discount returns).
Hawaii wholly-within fees are lower — don’t apply mainland $ to interisland.
Saver boards last (Group F) but does not change checked fee amounts.
Atmos Visa free bag: guests + card-paid airfare + operated-by list; cannot combine.
Codeshares: policy may follow the operating carrier — check your confirmation.

Avoid fees

Use the free carry-on + personal item when packing light — works on Saver.
Stay ≤ 50 lb / ≤ 62 linear in to avoid OW/OS stacking.
Check Atmos status / eligible Visa / military / Club 49 before paying.
Know your ticket purchase date — older tickets may still use the $40 / $35 pre-pay table.
For Hawaii wholly-within, use the published $30 / $40 table — not mainland.

Bags that fit

No Amazon product cards on this page (amazon: none). For published cabin dimensions, see Alaska carry-on size (22 × 14 × 9 in / 45 linear; cm not published) and Alaska personal item (under-seat; no published L×W×H). Measure including wheels and handles before you fly.

FAQ

How much is a checked bag on Alaska Airlines?

For tickets on/after Apr 10, 2026 (Main Cabin & Saver, North America): 1st $45, 2nd $55, 3rd+ $200 each way. Standard bag ≤ 50 lb and ≤ 62 linear in. No prepaid discount listed on that table.

Does Alaska charge for carry-on?

No — one carry-on + one personal item free on all fares including Saver.

What is Alaska’s overweight / oversize bag fee?

OW: +$100 (51–70 lb) or +$200 (71–100 lb). OS: +$200 (63–115 in). Fees stack with the piece charge and with each other.

Does Saver include free bags on Alaska?

Free carry-on + personal item yes; checked bags charged at the same Main rates ($45 / $55 / $200) unless Atmos / card / military waiver. Atmos status waivers still apply on Saver.

Do Atmos members or Atmos Visa get free checked bags?

Silver: 1st free; Gold: 1st+2nd; Platinum & Titanium: 1st–3rd (≤50 lb). Eligible Atmos Rewards Visa: 1st free for cardholder + up to 6 guests same reservation (terms; cannot combine). Military: up to 5 bags at 70 lb with valid ID / orders rules. Confirm on alaskaair.com.

Did Alaska raise bag fees in 2026?

Yes for new tickets — Apr 10, 2026+ table is $45 / $55 / $200 (was $40 / $45 / $150 with $35 pre-pay on the prior window). Ticket purchase date controls which table applies.

Disclaimer

Fees and rules change; confirm on alaskaair.com before travel. BagRule is not affiliated with Alaska Airlines.