U.S. General Services Administration
Baggage Allowance
Many airlines are charging additional fees for checked baggage. This information is specific to those carriers under the City Pair Program contract. It is intended to provide information and protect travelers under the contracted fares.
As of December 15, 2020, the following is the most up-to-date list of airline checked baggage fees:
(Some of the links below lead to nongovernment websites).
| Airline | Domestic Commercial Bag Fee First Bag | Domestic Commercial Bag Fee Second Bag | Additional Information on Baggage Concerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $30 | $40 | Select Alaska Airlines for detailed baggage information including checked baggage acceptance times, check-in and boarding guidelines, checked bag exceptions, and more. |
| American | $30 | $40 | Select American Airlines for detailed baggage allowance information including size/dimensions exceptions, military personnel guidelines, preferred customers, international travel by regulations, and more. |
| Delta | $30 | $40 | Select Delta Airlines for detailed baggage information including U.S. military travel, specifics for checked bags based on flight destination, and more. |
| Hawaiian | Interisland: $25 North America: $35 |
Interisland: $35 North America: $40 |
Select Hawaiian Airlines for detailed baggage information including travel between the Continental US and Hawaii, travel within the state of Hawaii, online discounts and exemptions including active military and preferred customers, and more. |
| JetBlue |
$35 |
$45 |
Select JetBlue for detailed baggage information including military personnel exemptions, additional baggage fees for domestic and international checked baggage, time regulations, and more. Note: Select FY21 city pairs have a $0 First Checked Bag Fee. Contact your TMC to determine if this applies to your upcoming travel. |
| Silver | $35 to $50 | $45 to $55 |
Select Silver Airways for detailed baggage information including checked baggage service charges based on flight destinations and time of payment, military personnel exemptions, weight and size allowances, and more. Note: Select FY21 city pairs have a $0 First Checked Bag Fee. Contact your TMC to determine if this applies to your upcoming travel. |
| Southwest | $0 | $0 | Select Southwest for detailed baggage information including screening, weight and size allowance, and more. |
| United | $30 to $35 | $40 to $45 | Select United Airlines for detailed baggage information including checked baggage service charges for your itinerary by using the baggage calculator, and more. |
The most current information on baggage allowance policies can be obtained by checking with your agency's Travel Management Center or Commercial Travel Office, or with the individual airline.
The following Federal Travel Regulation excerpt is applicable to payment of baggage expenses when the respective agency determines the miscellaneous expense is in the interest of the government. Federal Travel Regulation 301.12.2 identifies excess baggage as a miscellaneous expense. You should verify your agency’s policy and procedures regarding miscellaneous expense policy on excess baggage fees.