What happens if your bag is overweight?

What happens if your bag is overweight? Bags that do not meet our size and weight restrictions size and weight restrictions will require special handling and additional fees. It's important to know that there are separate fees for each limitation you exceed: size, weight and quantity.

How do I know if my suitcase is overweight?

Your baggage will be considered oversized or overweight when it exceeds the permitted dimensions and weight for checked baggage (50 lb in Economy Class, 70 lb in Business Class, and 158 linear cm).

Why is there a weight limit for checked bags but not carry on?

The passenger is assumed to be handling their carry-on luggage, and if they are stupid enough to injure themselves doing it nobody else particularly cares. But checked luggage is handled by employees, who often lug bags all day long. So keeping to a weight limit is important to preserve their health and safety.

Why do they charge for overweight bags?

It's because overweight bags are supposed to be handled by two or more people at a time, so you're paying for two people to take the time to lift your heavy bag, rather than each working independently moving bags much faster.

How do you keep a checked bag under 50 pounds?

How much extra is luggage over 50 pounds?

American Airlines overweight baggage is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage are $100 for bags weighing 51-70lbs and $200 for bags weighing 71-100lbs. These fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees.

What if my luggage is 53 pounds?

The standard overweight fee for normal bags (your first two) is $100 if the bag is between 50.1 LBS and 70 LBS, and $200 if the bag is between 70.1 LBS and 100 LBS. Bags over 100 LBS are not allowed. If you are bringing more than two bags and are not military or business/first class, you will face additional charges.

What are the heaviest things in a suitcase?

Shoes, coats and towels are usually the heaviest items.

What if my checked bag is over 50 lbs Delta?

Delta Airlines (DL) will charge the following for bags that are greater than the standard 50 pounds or 23 kilograms on U S domestic flights: 51 to 70 pounds or 24 to 32 kilograms: $100.00 USD extra per bag. 71 to 100 pounds or 33 to 46 kilograms: $200.00 USD extra per bag.

What to do if your bag is overweight?

What happens if my suitcase is 51 lbs?

Overweight luggage fees are expensive. The fee varies from airline to airline. Most airlines charge $100-$200 if your luggage is overweight. Delta and American Airlines charge $100 if your bag weighs 51-70 pounds and $200 if your bag weighs 71-100 pounds.

What if my checked bag is over 70 pounds?

That means that if your checked bag weighs more than 50 pounds, your airline will charge you a set fee on top of their standard baggage rate. Most airlines also have a weight limit, usually 70-80 pounds, after which they don't accept bags, even for an extra fee.

Can I use a bathroom scale to weigh my luggage?

If you don't want to invest in a luggage scale, no problem! Use a regular bathroom scale by weighing yourself and then yourself holding the luggage. Subtract your weight from the overall weight to find out how much your bag weighs.

Do airlines actually weigh carry-on bags?

It is rare for airlines to weigh your carry on or hand luggage. So long as your bag is not clearly overweight, and you're able to carry it with ease – you shouldn't have any issues with a slightly overweight bag.

How can I weigh my luggage at home without a scale?

A rock or a horizontally placed water bottle can work well. You'll also need some household items to use as a counterweight. You need to choose items that add up to the maximum baggage weight limit. If the limit is 50 pounds, try to find 50 pounds worth of household items.

How do I know if my bag is 50 lbs?

Is it okay if my suitcase is a little over 50 lbs for flying?

Pay a Fee at the Airport Every airline company has its own rules for overweight suitcases, but generally speaking, if your suitcase is just over 50 lbs (23 kgs), which is the limit for most airlines, then you can still bring your suitcase with you. In that case, all you need to do is pay the fee, and you're good to go.

What if my luggage is 52 lbs?

What if my checked bag is 52 lbs? The standard overweight fee for normal bags (your first two) is $100 if the bag is between 50.1 LBS and 70 LBS, and $200 if the bag is between 70.1 LBS and 100 LBS. Bags over 100 LBS are not allowed.

How strict are airlines with baggage weight?

On US carriers it is 50 lb maximum if traveling in coach. If you are traveling in first class you are allowed up to 70 lbs for each checked bag and are allowed to check 2 bags.