Baggage policies
Checked bags
You can pay for your 1st and 2nd checked bags when you check in online and save. There is a 5 USD service fee for checked bags at the airport. You can check in beginning 24 hours and up to 60 minutes before your departure.Bag fees for all flights except Europe, South America and the Middle East
When did you buy your ticket? | 1st checked bag | 2nd checked bag | 3rd + checked bags |
Before August 26, 2009 | Online - 15 USD Airport - 20 USD | Online - 25 USD Airport - 30 USD | Pay at the airport - 100 USD |
After August 26, 2009 | Online - 20 USD Airport - 25 USD | Online - 30 USD Airport - 35 USD | Pay at the airport - 100 USD |
On or after January 18, 2010 | Online - 23 USD Airport - 25 USD | Online - 32 USD Airport - 35 USD | Pay at the airport - 100 USD |
Flights to and from Europe
When did you buy your ticket? | 1st checked bag | 2nd checked bag | 3rd + checked bags |
Before August, 26 2009 | Free | Free | Pay at the airport - 100 USD |
After August 26, 2009 | Free | Online - 50 USD Airport - 55 USD | Pay at the airport - 100 USD |
Flights to and from South America and the Middle East
Checked bags | Online | Airport |
1st checked bag | Free | Free |
2nd checked bag | Free | Free |
3+ checked bags | Pay at airport | 100 USD |
Exempt from first and second checked bag fee
Overweight/oversize fees still apply.- All Dividend Miles Preferred members
- Passengers traveling to and from South America and the Middle East
- Star Alliance Silver and Gold status members
- Unaccompanied minors (with US Airways unaccompanied minor paid assistance)
- Confirmed First Class and Envoy passengers
- Active U.S. military personnel with ID (first through third bag up to 100 lbs/45 kg each free of charge)
You're also allowed:
- Required mobility assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, canes or crutches (to check or carry on)
- Infant assistive device (stroller or car seat)
- Required medical supplies or equipment. These items may also be carried on to the aircraft, as long as they meet size and weight restrictions. If the medical supplies or equipment are included in a larger bag containing other non-essential items, that bag will not be considered a free item, and will be subject to normal baggage fees
Oversize/overweight bags
Please pay overweight and oversize bag charges at the airport. On top of our checked bag fees, we charge:- 50 USD extra for bags that weigh between 23-32 kg (if you're in Coach or Economy)
- 100 USD extra for bags that weight between 32-45 kg
- 100 USD extra for bags larger than 157 cm (we will not accept bags over 203 cm)
- If you are traveling to/from Brazil, you're allowed 2 checked bags up to 32 kg free of charge.
- If you are traveling in First or Envoy, you're allowed 2 checked bags up to 32 kg free of charge.
Traveling with infants
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 114 cm and maximum weight of 23 kg
- 1 fully collapsible stroller or 1 child restraint device or car seat
Carry-on baggage
You're allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Personal items include a purse, briefcase or laptop bag. Size requirements:- Up to 115 cm (36 x 23 x 56 cm)
- Up to 18 kg
Baggage liability
US Airways' liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage is limited to 3,300 USD 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:- Antiques/heirlooms/collectibles
- Artwork
- Blueprints
- Books, manuscripts, publications
- Business samples, equipment, documents & irreplaceable items
- Computer hardware, software, etc.
- Currency
- Electronics
- Equipment
- Jewelry
- Keys
- Lifesaving medication
- Natural fur products
- Negotiable papers, securities, documents
- Optics
- Photographic, cinematographic audio/video equipment
- Precious metals and stones
- Silverware
- Sound reproduction equipment
- Spirits
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 USD per passenger for checked and unchecked baggage.Local airport/government regulations state that any baggage over 33 kg is not accepted for travel from: MAN, LGW, GLA, LIS, MXP, ARN, BRU, LHR, SNN, DUB.
