Luggage Requirements

Luggage - Domestic Checked & Carry On Policies
Northwest Domestic Checked Luggage Policy

Domestic Free Luggage Allowance
For domestic Coach Class travel (within United States including Alaska and Hawaii, and between the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean), each ticketed passenger is allowed two pieces of checked luggage and one piece of carry-on luggage plus a purse, or brief case or laptop computer. The maximum weight for checked luggage cannot exceed 50 pounds (23 kg) and the maximum total linear dimension (add length, width, height) can not exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
Exception:
*Military personnel on active duty are permitted up to two pieces of checked luggage not to exceed 70 pounds (32 kg) per piece and not to exceed the maximum total linear dimension of 62 inches.
*For travel between The United States mainland and Hawaii, and to and from Florida, one container of fruit will be allowed in addition to the normal free baggage allowance for a fee of $10.00. The maximum weight permitted is 10 lb

Domestic First Class customers are allowed three pieces of checked luggage. Two pieces may weigh up to 70 pounds (32 kg) per piece with a maximum linear dimension of 62 inches (158 cm). The third piece may weigh up to 40 pounds (18 kg) with a maximum linear dimension of 45 inches/118 cm.

Domestic Excess Luggage
Luggage weighing between 50 and 70 pounds will be assessed $25 USD / $39 CAD per piece and luggage weighing between 70 and 100 pounds will be assessed $50 USD / $77 CAD per piece. Luggage weighing over 100 pounds will not be accepted as checked luggage.

Excess charges for additional, oversized, or overweight pieces are calculated on a per piece charge.

Luggage connecting to other airlines is subject to the connecting carrier's charges in addition to the Northwest charges. Codeshare customers will be charged excess luggage fees as though they are traveling on one airline. The fees charged will be those of the first airline boarded.

Domestic US Overweight Pieces
Over 50 up to 70 lbs $25.00 USD $39.00 CAD Over 70 up to 100 lbs $50.00 USD $77.00 CAD
Domestic US Additional Pieces
1st - 3rd $80.00 USD $123.00 CAD 4th - 6th $105.00 USD $162.00 CAD 7th and subsequent $180.00 USD $277.00 CAD
Domestic Oversized Pieces
63 - 160 Inches $80.00 USD $123.00 CAD
*Items over 160 in/406 cm or 100 lbs/46 kg are not accepted as checked luggage.
*These items must be shipped via cargo using known shipper/freight forwarder, or repacked to comply with luggage requirements.

Domestic Conditions of Acceptance
Luggage may be checked on day of departure only. For red-eye flights, luggage may be checked the day before, up to six hours before departure. Luggage checked-in less than standard luggage acceptance times are subject to late check-in rules and limits of liability. The standard luggage acceptance times are usually 30 minutes prior to departure at most U.S. locations (see chart below for exceptions.)

Luggage may be checked for continuous domestic air transportation. Luggage will only be accepted for those flights on which the passenger is traveling. All luggage is subject to inspection.

The passenger's name is required on the outside of each checked item. The name of the passenger presenting the ticket shall be the only identifying name affixed to the baggage and Northwest may refuse to accept any baggage that has a name that is different from the name of the passenger.

Items not suitably packed to withstand normal handling will be refused unless passenger signs a liability release form.

The chart below shows minimum check-in times for departures to ensure that luggage is placed on same flight. If checked luggage is accepted after posted cutoff times, Northwest will not be liable for any expenses incurred, including delivery expenses as a result of luggage not being loaded on the same flight as the passenger.

Standard Luggage Check-in
Check-In From: To: US Domestic including Hawaii To: International including Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Puerto Rico Domestic Stations including Hawaii 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Atlanta/Denver/Newark/Tampa/Washington D.C. - Dulles 45 Minutes 60 Minutes Las Vegas 60 Minutes 60 Minutes International including Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Puerto Rico 60 Minutes 60 Minutes

Northwest Domestic Carryon Policy
Northwest allows you to carry one piece of luggage on board the aircraft plus a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. The carryon luggage must be of a size and shape to allow for storage in overhead compartments or underneath the seat in front of you. There are no exceptions for passengers seated in First Class, or for Northwest/Continental Platinum Elite or KLM Royal Wing Members.

Carryon Maximum Weight
The maximum weight allowed for carryon luggage is 40 pounds/18kgs.

Carryon Maximum Size
The maximum size allowed for carryon luggage is 45 inches (9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches) or 115 centimeters (25cm x 35cm x 55cm).

Pinnacle CRJ and Mesaba CRJ/SF3 Carryon Luggage Exception:
Items such as a purse, briefcase, laptop computers or a small backpack are permitted in the cabin; however, during boarding the customer will be asked to check larger-sized items such as a roller bag. These gate-checked items will be made available planeside upon arrival.

Carryon Additional Allowances
In addition to the carryon allowance, each passenger may carry on the following special items if approved storage space is available.
Crutches
Cane
Brace
Prosthesis
Collapsible Manual Wheelchair
One stroller
Infant car seat*
Infant diaper bag
Reading material
Camera
Two wheeled luggage cart, fitting under the seat or overhead bin
*Infant car seat (Infant and child car seats must meet FAA safety guidelines). A separate seat must be reserved and a ticket must be purchased regardless of the child‚s age, to ensure a seat in which to place a car seat.
Military customers on official orders are permitted to carry chemical warfare kits as carryon baggage.

Carryon Musical Instruments
The customer service agent will determine whether a small musical instrument may be stowed in the cabin. If approved, the item will be considered a special item allowed in addition to the normal carryon allowance. Fragile instruments, such as violins, will be allowed as long as they can safely be secured onboard. Musical instruments such as a cello (which are too big or too fragile to stow underneath the seat or in an overhead bin) may be secured in a purchased seat. Bass fiddles are only accepted as checked baggage.
Other instruments, such as guitars, that are in protective hard shell cases should be checked. Items in excess of the free luggage allowance are subject to normal excess charges.

Carryon Medical Items
Medical carryon items such as human organs and bone marrow are considered special items and are in addition to the normal carryon allowance.

Special Luggage Items
Restricted/Hazardous Items

Checked Excess/ Oversized/ Overweight Baggage Fees
Excess charges for additional, oversize or overweight pieces are calculated on a per piece charge. Additional, oversize and overweight charges are combined. Baggage connecting to other airlines is subject to the connecting carrier's charges in addition to the NW charges. Codeshare passengers will be charged excess baggage fees as though they were traveling on one airline. The fee charged will be that of the boarding passenger.

Domestic US Excess/Oversized/Overweight Luggage
The following charges apply for each piece in excess of the domestic free allowance for travel within the US and from travel between the US and Canada and Mexico.

Excess Pieces ~ Number of Excess Pieces of Luggage Fee
1- 3 additional pieces $80 USD ($123 CAD) per piece 4 - 6 additional pieces $150 USD ($162 CAD) per piece 7+ additional pieces $180 USD ($277 CAD) per piece

Oversized Pieces ~ Oversized Dimensions Fee
Items with dimensions between 63 and 160* inches $80 USD ($123 CAD) per piece
*Items over 160 in/406 cm are not accepted as checked luggage.

Overweight Pieces ~ Weight Fee
51 - 70 lbs $25 USD ($39 CAD) per piece 71 - 100* lbs $50 USD ($77 CAD) per piece
*Items over 100 lbs/46 kg are not accepted as checked luggage.
*Northwest does not accept luggage over 100 pounds or larger than 160 linear inches. Luggage that weighs more than 100 pounds can be repacked to comply with luggage requirements.

If you have any questions that the above information can not or did not answer, please call Penny for assistance, (218) 283-6288 or Toll Free (866) 508-6288.

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