The $25 Charge Continues…

Delta and Northwest Airlines will both also start charging $25 to check a second piece of checked luggage.

As the first airline to remove pillows and blankets, they will soon be the first legacy carrier to start charging for a can of soda. What’s next?

Free Checked Luggage Allowance for Northwest Airlines

* Domestic Travel (within the U.S./Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean)
o Coach Class for tickets issued prior to March 29, 2008 for travel any time: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two (2) pieces of checked luggage.
1. Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
o Coach Class for tickets issued on/after March 29, 2008 for travel on/after May 5, 2008: Each ticketed passenger is allowed one (1) piece of checked luggage.
1. Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
o First Class: Each ticketed passenger is allowed three (3) checked pieces.
1. First two (2) pieces: 70 pounds (32 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm) per piece.
2. Third piece: 40 pounds (18 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 45 inches (115 cm).

Domestic: The following charges apply to luggage in excess of the domestic free luggage allowance. Domestic travel includes the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

DOMESTIC TRAVEL
tickets purchased prior to March 29, 2008 for travel any time
Number of Excess Pieces/Fee (USD) per Piece each-way
1st – 3rd/$80.00
4th – 6th/$105.00
7th and subsequent/$180.00

DOMESTIC TRAVEL
tickets purchased on/after March 29, 2008 for travel on/after May 5, 2008
Number of Excess Pieces/Fee (USD) per Piece each-way
1st/$25.00
2nd and subsequent/$100.00

Example: If you check six (6) items within the size and weight allowances, the total cost for the excess pieces will be $345.00 USD for tickets purchased prior to March 29, 2008.