How do I Add Checked Bags on Alaska Airlines?

You can buy a checked bag when you book a ticket on the website or mobile. If you need an additional bag at the last moment, Alaska Airlines allows you to buy a checked bag when online check-in opens or at the airport ticket counter. The digitized self-service bag tag stations installed at airports have made checking bags easier. The key steps to check bag tag stations are listed below.

·       Tag on - Find the bag tag station at the airport. Use your boarding QR code to print your tags and place  them on your luggage.

·         Drop off – Get your ID and leave them with an agent at the Bag Drop station.

There are a few more things you must know about adding a checked bag on an Alaska flight. You can read our HolidayGlobes blog to understand the entire process.

What are the Charges for Checking Bags on Alaska Airlines?

If it is not included in your Alaska Airlines baggage allowance, the first standard bag will cost you $35 and a second bag will cost you $45. A standard bag on Alaska should weigh up to 50 pounds and measure up to 62 linear. Overweight and oversized bags will require you to pay a higher fee. Take a look at the charges you will pay for excess baggage.

·         For the third bag – $150

·         For fourth and subsequent bags - $150 per bag

·         For overweight bags – $100 per bag

·         For oversized bags (measuring up to 80 inches) – $150

·         For oversized bags (measuring up to 115 inches) – $150

If your Alaska flight is not operated by Alaska Airlines, your baggage allowance will depend on the policy of the operating carrier. Get in touch with the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-252-7522 or +1-888-595-2181 for details on how many checked bags can be added on a flight.

Can I Avoid Paying a fee for Checking Bags on Alaska Airlines?

Yes, you can avoid paying a fee for checking bags on Alaska Airlines. But for this it must be included in your free baggage allowance. Under any circumstances, you will not be able to avoid Alaska Airlines extra baggage cost if your bag is oversized or overweight. The number of bags which is in your free baggage allowance can vary depending on the routes and the fare class, as well as the operating carrier. Here are the passengers for whom the checked bag fee is exempted.

·         Frequent flyers with an Elite status - Up to 3 checked bags free.

·         Active-duty US military - Up to 5 checked bags free

·         US military dependents on travel orders - Up to 5 checked bags free.

·         Customers travelling in first class - 1st and 2nd bags are free.

·         Alaska Airlines Visa and Visa Business cardholders - 1st bag is free.

·         Club 49 members (membership is only for Alaska residents) - 1st and 2nd checked bag are free.

·         Passengers with infants up to 2 years old - Strollers and car seat will be checked without charge.

Baggage acceptance hours differ. So, you must make it a point to arrive early. The ideal time will depend on the departure airport. Feel free to call Alaska Airlines customer service or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-252-7522 or +1-888-595-2181 for assistance with adding baggage.