On July 9, 2008, we’ll begin assessing a $15 fee for passengers’ first checked bags. If you’ve already purchased a ticket for travel after July 9 the fee won’t apply. We’ve also recently begun charging $25 for second checked bags. The new checked bag policies apply to all flights to and from Canada (beginning July 28, 2008 for flights to/from Canada) Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as flights within the U.S.

Checked baggage

Checked bags	Under 50 lbs/23 kg	51-70 lbs/23-32 kg	71-100 lbs/32-45 kg	Over 100 lbs/45 kg
First bag	$15*	$65*	$115*	Not accepted
Second bag	$25*	$75*	$125*	Not accepted
Third - ninth bag	$100*	$150*	$200*	Not accepted

The following passengers are exempt** from the first and second checked bag fee:

• All Dividend Miles Preferred members (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Chairman’s Preferred)
• Passengers traveling to and from Europe, or to and from Asia
• Star Alliance Silver and Gold status members
• Unaccompanied minors
• Passengers checking personal assistive devices
• Confirmed First Class and Envoy passengers at time of check-in
• Active military personnel with ID and government issued travel orders/on active duty status (luggage up to 99 lbs/45 kg free of charge)

If you're paying 10% of the adult fare for an infant to fly on an international flight, you are allowed:

• 1 checked bag with maximum total dimensions of 45 inches/114 cm and maximum weight of 50 pounds/23 kg
• 1 fully collapsible stroller or 1 child restraint device or car seat

*Fees listed are in USD and will be charged in the local equivalent currency. Some destinations outside of the continental U.S. have additional limitations on checked baggage at specific times of the year.

**No exemptions will be made for bags greater than 100 lbs/45 kg.

Oversized bags

Each bag greater than 62 in/157 cm will be subject to a fee. Total dimensions for checked bags may not exceed 80 in/203 cm (length + width + height).

Checked bag dimensions	Fee per bag
Less than 62 in/157 cm	Standard fee applies
62-80 in/157-203 cm	$100
Over 80 in/203 cm	Send via Sports Express or other commercial shipper

• Learn more about Sports Express

Carry-on baggage

You are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Personal items include a purse, briefcase, laptop or diaper bag. Carry-on baggage must be stowed in carry-on compartments of the aircraft, under a seat, or in an overhead compartment.

Size requirements

• Up to 51 in/129 cm (11 x 14 x 26 in or 28 x 35 x 66 cm)

Baggage liability

US Airways' liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage is limited to $3,000 per ticketed passenger for travel entirely within the U.S.

When US Airways has exercised the ordinary standard of care, it shall not be liable for damage to or damage caused by fragile articles, liquids, or perishables, nor for the loss of, damage to, or delay in:

• currency
• silverware
• negotiable papers/securities/documents
• spirits
• precious metals/stones
• books/manuscripts/publications
• optics
• natural fur products
• sound reproduction equipment & related items
• keys
• antiques/heirlooms/collectibles
• photographic/cinematographic audio/video equipment & related items
• blueprints
• artistic items
• computer hardware/software & related items
• jewelry
• lifesaving medication
• business samples/equipment/documents & irreplaceable items

International baggage liability policy

For international travel (including the domestic portions of international flights) to which the Montreal Convention applies, US Airways' liability for loss, delays, or damage to baggage is limited to approximately $1,500 per passenger for checked and unchecked baggage.


Local airport/government regulations state that any baggage over 70 pounds is not accepted for travel from: MAN, LGW, GLA, LIS, MXP, ARN, BRU, LHR, SNN, DUB.

Customers who travel to the destinations below during the following periods will be allowed to check only two bags. Star Gold members are allowed to check up to 3 pieces within the current weight restrictions.

Excess, oversized, or overweight bags and all boxes are not permitted during these periods. Excess baggage embargo applies to all southbound flights only.

To Guadalajara, Mexico:

June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008

To Guatemala City, Guatemala:

June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008

To Mexico City, Mexico:

June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008

To Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:

June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008