Baggage policies
First and second checked bag fee
US Airways will assess a $15 fee for passengers’ first checked bags.If you purchased a ticket before July 9, the first bag fee won’t apply. We also now charge $25 for all second checked bags.
The new checked bag policies apply to all flights to and from Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as flights within the U.S.
Checked baggage
Checked bags | Under 23 kg | 24 - 32 kg (includes $50 weight fee) | 33 - 45 kg (includes $100 weight fee) | Over 45 kg |
First bag | $15* | $60* | $115* | Not accepted |
Second bag | $25* | $75* | $125* | Not accepted |
Third - ninth bag | $100* | $150* | $200* | Not accepted |
- All Dividend Miles Preferred members (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Chairman’s Preferred)
- Passengers traveling to and from Europe, or to and from Asia
- Star Alliance Silver and Gold status members
- Unaccompanied minors
- Passengers checking personal assistive devices
- Confirmed First Class and Envoy passengers at time of check-in
- Active U.S. military personnel with ID (first through third bag up to 100 lbs/45 kg each free of charge)
- 1 checked bag with maximum total dimensions of 45 inches/114 cm and maximum weight of 50 pounds/23 kg
- 1 fully collapsible stroller or 1 child restraint device or car seat
**No exemptions will be made for bags greater than 45 kg.
Oversized bags
Each bag greater than 62 in/157 cm will be subject to a fee. Total dimensions for checked bags may not exceed 80 in/203 cm (length + width + height).Checked bag dimensions | Fee per bag |
Less than 62 in/157 cm | Standard fee applies |
62-80 in/157-203 cm | $100 |
Over 80 in/203 cm | Send via Sports Express or other commercial shipper |
Carry-on baggage
You are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Personal items include a purse, briefcase, laptop or diaper bag. Carry-on baggage must be stowed in carry-on compartments of the aircraft, under a seat, or in an overhead compartment.Size requirements
- US Airways: Up to 51 in/129 cm (11 x 14 x 26 in or 28 x 35 x 66 cm)
- US Airways Express: Up to 45 in/114 cm (19 x 15 x 11 in or 48 x 38 x 28 cm)
Baggage liability
US Airways' liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage is limited to $3,000 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:- currency
- silverware
- negotiable papers/securities/documents
- spirits
- precious metals/stones
- books/manuscripts/publications
- optics
- natural fur products
- sound reproduction equipment & related items
- keys
- antiques/heirlooms/collectibles
- photographic/cinematographic audio/video equipment & related items
- blueprints
- artistic items
- computer hardware/software & related items
- jewelry
- lifesaving medication
- business samples/equipment/documents & irreplaceable items
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 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.
Baggage embargo
Customers who travel to the destinations below during the following periods will be allowed to check only two bags. Star Gold members are allowed to check up to 3 pieces within the current weight restrictions.Excess, oversized, or overweight bags and all boxes are not permitted during these periods. Excess baggage embargo applies to all southbound flights only.
