Alaska Airways Rising Baggage Charges

Alaska Airways has revealed that beginning subsequent 12 months it’s going to will increase its baggage charges. For tickets bought on or after January 2, 2024, Alaska Airways will improve charges by $5 for the primary checked bag ($35) and a second checked bag ($45). The brand new costs are already printed on the airline’s web site.

Further checked baggage past the primary and second stay unchanged. However these already price a whopping $150 per bag.

It was 2018 when Alaska Airways final bumped up its checked baggage charges (by $10). And again then all main home carriers did so. We’ll see if different airways observe Alaska’s lead and improve fares once more.

Frequent vacationers who had been beforehand entitled to a free checked bag will proceed to examine baggage totally free. That features these with elite standing or with sure bank cards. You’ll find extra particulars about these exceptions right here.

In 2024 Alaska Airways will even roll out new award charts, and can add extra restrictions for lounge entry.