International to US Domestic transfer baggage fees

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Baggage allowance of separate domestic flights with a connecting international flight?

My question is more specific. My wife has a flight to LAX (on Emirates). I want to get her another flight to San Francisco. Note that the domestic flight is being bought separately. What are the options for not paying baggage fees other than flying Southwest? She will have 2 checked bags.

Best Answer

You could consider JetBlue - their tickets include one free checked bag. However they don't have direct flights to San Francisco, so the savings in luggage are probably more easily offset by buying a direct flight, frankly :/

Also, depending on the terms of her ticket, and if you used a travel agent, you may be able to amend the original ticket to go to San Francisco. This way it'd all be on the same ticket (handy in the event of problems) and you may be able to get the baggage allowance included. It may not be on the same airline, but code-shared with one of their partners, if they have any that fly up there.

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Do baggage fees apply to connecting flights?

If your flight has a connection, bags will generally transfer from flight to flight and no additional fees will apply.

Do I have to collect my baggage between connecting flights International?

If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.

Can I carry international baggage in domestic flight USA?

Generally, total linear dimensions (length + height + width) of each checked bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches), and the weight of each bag must not exceed 23 kg (50 pounds). However, exact dimensions may vary with different airlines, so it is best to check with the airline in advance.

Do you have to recheck baggage on international connecting flights American airlines?

International flights may require clearing customs and rechecking on the other airline to the final destination. For future bookings it is suggested the customer have their complete travel in the same PNR to allow for the baggage to be through-checked.

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