Columbus airlines baggage policies: Know before you fly CMH and LCK
Nov 21, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the holiday season approaches, travelers departing from central Ohio might need extra help deciding between airlines based on baggage policies or knowing the right size bags to pack to avoid getting charged extra at the airport.
Whether flying out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport or Rickenbacker International Airport, knowing an airline's policies can make all the difference. The guide below offers a comprehensive look at the luggage size restrictions and fees for every airline operating out of these airports, along with details on what is included with tickets and which services come with extra charges.
Rickenbacker InternationalAllegiant• Personal item: 8” x 14” x 18” (Every passenger gets one free personal item)• Carry-on luggage: 10” x 16” x 22” (Fee applies, weight not specified)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 80 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 50 pounds. (Up to 4 Checked Bags per passenger can be pre-purchased)
John Glenn InternationalAir Canada• Personal item: 6” x 17” x 13” (One personal article included)• Carry-on luggage: 9” x 15.5” x 21.5” (One standard article included, must be light enough to be stored in the overhead bin)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 115 linear inches (height + width + length), 80” in length and can weigh up to 70 pounds. (Passengers should use the checked baggage calculator to determine their free checked baggage allowance, and any additional fees)
Alaska Airlines• Personal item: Dimensions not specified, small personal items include articles such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop bag (Free)• Carry-on luggage: 9” x 14” x 22” (One allowed, free of charge)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 50 pounds. (First bag $35, second bag $45, third and addition bags $150)
American Airlines• Personal item: 8” x 14” x 18” (One free personal item included)• Carry-on luggage: 9” x 14” x 22” (One carry-on included, weight not specified)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 70 pounds. (Fees apply for all check bags. When there are bag limitations, passengers can only check two bags)Breeze Airways• Personal item: 8” x 13” x 17” (All Guests are allowed one personal item on board for no charge)• Carry-on luggage: 9” x 14” x 22” (Carry-on bags are available for individual purchase or may be included in applicable bundles)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 50 pounds. (Checked bags are available for individual purchase or may be included in applicable bundles)Delta Air Lines• Personal item: Dimensions not specified, small personal items include articles such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop bag (One item free of charge for each passenger)• Carry-on luggage: 9” x 14” x 22” or 45 linear inches (height + width + length) (One item free of charge for each passenger)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 50 pounds. (First standard checked bag $35, second standard checked bag $45, exceptions apply)Frontier Airlines• Personal item: 8” x 14” x 18” (One free personal item)• Carry-on luggage: 10” x 16” x 24” (Must weigh less than 35 pounds, passengers can use the website's Bag Price Checker for the exact fee)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 40 pounds. (For the price, customers should use the Bag Price Checker)Southwest Airlines• Personal item: Dimensions not specified, examples include a purse, briefcase, laptop computer case, backpack, pillow, blanket, and small camera (One personal item allowed without charge)• Carry-on luggage: 10” x 16” x 24” (One carry-on item allowed without charge)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 50 pounds. (Each Customer is allowed two free checked bags, three or more bags are $150 per additional bag)
Spirit Airlines• Personal item: 8” x 14” x 18” (All Guests may bring one personal item that fits entirely in the smaller sizer bin, like a purse, small backpack, etc.)• Carry-on luggage: 10” x 18” x 22” (Guests should check their travel options to determine if a carry-on bag is included in their flight, or if extra charges apply)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 50 pounds. (Guests should check their travel options to determine if a carry-on bag is included in their flight, or if extra charges apply)Sun Country Airlines• Personal item: 9” x 13” x 17” (One under-seat item per traveler is allowed at no charge)• Carry-on luggage: 11” x 16” x 24” (Must weigh less than 35 pounds, bag prices vary based on flights and whether they are reserved online, at the ticket counter, or at the gate)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and can weigh up to 50 pounds. (Customers should select a bag option in advance, as bag options are more expensive if selected at the airport)
United Airlines• Personal item: 9” x 10” x 17” (One personal item is free on most flights)• Carry-on luggage: 9” x 14” x 22” (One carry-on bag is free on most flights except Basic Economy)• Checked Bag: Maximum size is 12” x 20” x 30” or 62 linear inches (height + width + length) the weight limit for a checked bag depends on the traveler's cabin and MileagePlus status, either 50 or 70 pounds maximum. (Depending on where and how a customer travels, fees may apply to checked bags. Use the website's baggage fee calculator for costs)