New Baggage Rules For US Airways!
If you're planning your next golf outing and it includes air travel beware of the new baggage rules implemented by US Airways and the additional costs you will be forced to pay when traveling with one piece of luggage and a set of golf cubs. Below is the latest information posted on the air carrier's official website.
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Checked bags
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Under 50 lbs/23 kg
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51-70 lbs/23-32 kg
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71-100 lbs/32-45 kg
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Over 100 lbs/45 kg
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First bag
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$15*
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$50*
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$100*
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Not accepted
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Second bag
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$25*
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$75*
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$125*
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Not accepted
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Third - ninth bag
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$100*
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$150*
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$200*
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Not accepted
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The following passengers are exempt** from the first and second checked bag fee:
If you're paying 10% of the adult fare for an infant to fly on a transatlantic flight, you are allowed:
*Fees listed are in USD and will be charged in the local
equivalent currency. Some destinations outside of the continental U.S. have
additional limitations on checked baggage at specific times of the year.
**No exemptions will be made for bags greater than 100 lbs/45 kg.
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).
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Checked bag dimensions
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Fee per bag
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Less than 62 in/157 cm
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Standard fee applies
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62-80 in/157-203 cm
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$100
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Over 80 in/203 cm
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Send via Sports Express or other commercial shipper
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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.
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:
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.
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008
June 20, 2008 - September 1, 2008