On
full flights will restrict to the one
bag limit
TWA
Must
be smaller than 24"x16"x10"
Briefcases
count, purses don't
Has
some leniency on cart cases
United
Must
be smaller than 22"x14"x9"
Briefcases
and large purses count
Carry
policies are rigorously enforced
US
Air
Must
be smaller than 24"x16"x10"
Briefcases count
Almost
as lax as Continental
What are the checked baggage regulations for
domestic airlines? All of the major airlines
that Allcases surveyed have the same basic
rules. All allow up to 2 checked bags, some
airlines allow 3.
The allowed maximum size and weights are consistent
across the airlines:
First piece: The total of L + W + H cannot
exceed 62" 70lbs.
Second piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot
exceed 55" and 70lbs.
Third piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot
exceed 45" and 70lbs.
If you have an oversize or overweight bag,
every airline treats it differently, but for
bags over 70lbs. you will be charged a penalty
fee, while bags over 100lbs. must be sent
as cargo.
What are the checked
baggage regulations for international airlines? First piece: The total
of the L + W + H cannot exceed 62" 70lbs.
Second piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot
exceed 55" and 70lbs.
Third piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot
exceed 45" and 70lbs.
What are the regulations
for UPS? Maximum weight is 150lbs.;
greater than 70lbs. is considered heavy weight
and surcharges apply. Maximum length is 130"
which is length plus girth. Girth equals (2xW
+ 2xH). UPS also charges for oversized packages.
A package is considered oversize if it measures
more than 84" in length, width and height.
UPS has a different set of regulations for
international shipment. Consult UPS for details.
What are the regulations
for FedEx? Federal Express will ship
a package of almost any size and weight, but
like UPS they have "heavy weight"
surcharges for packages that exceed 108"
in length or 130" in length + girth.
For heavy or oversized shipment, it is suggested
that you contact 1-800-go-fedex for details.
