Travel Advice

Luggage Information by Airline

Airlines are continually changing their policies regarding checked and carry-on luggage. We have provided useful links to the major airline websites below and advise customers to check on the rules for your airline when planning a trip. 

Delta
http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/index.jsp

American
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/baggage/main.jsp&anchorEvent=false

United
http://www.united.com/page/middlepage/0,6823,1031,00.html?navSource=Dropdown07&linkTitle=baggage

AirTran
http://www.airtran.com/policies/carry-on_checked.aspx

US Airways
http://www2.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/baggage/default.html
 

Continental
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/default.aspx

Southwest
http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/baggage.html

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Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1

3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 oz. container size is a security measure.

Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.

Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.

3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Visit http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtm for more useful travel information from the Travel Security Administration.

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