Here at Luggage and Leather we try to keep our customers as informed as possible when it comes to travel, it just makes finding that perfect bag that much easier. Although we try our best to keep everything up to date the airlines may change certain regulations without us knowing. We recommend that you always contact your carrier before your flight to verify that the same rules are in place. You may also want to visit the American West website or their section on Baggage.

If you notice something that has changed or just have a question please send us an email.

Carry-On Allowance: 1 Bag + 1 Personal Item

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Each passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:

Regular:

• Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 51 linear inches (length + width + height)
• 11x14x26 inches

Express:

• Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 45 linear inches (length + width + height)
• 11x15x19 inches

Checked Baggage Allowance: 1 Pieces

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Customers traveling in coach:

• Total Number of Bags: 1
• Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight: 50 lbs / 23 kg

Customers meeting any of the following may check 2 bags within the same size and weight restrictions at no charge:

• All Dividend Miles Preferred members (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Chairman’s Preferred)
• Passengers traveling to and from Europe, or to and from Asia
• Confirmed First Class and Envoy passengers at time of check-in
• Star Alliance Silver and Gold status members
• Active military personnel in uniform with ID
• Unaccompanied minors
• Passengers checking personal assistive devices

Military personnel on active duty status:

• Total Number of Bags: 2
• Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight: 99 lbs / 45 kg

Overweight Baggage Fees

Customers traveling in coach:

• 51 to 70 lbs (23 to 32 kg): $50 USD
• 71 to 100 lbs (32 to 45 kg): $100 USD

Customers traveling in First Class or customers traveling to/from Japan :

• 71 to 100 lbs (32 to 45 kg): $100 USD

Customer traveling from the following European destinations; MAN, LGW,GLA,LIS, MXP, ARN:

• 51 to 70 lbs (23 to 32 kg): $50 USD
• 71 lbs and over are not accepted

(Note: If the bag is both oversized and overweight: both charges will apply)

Oversize Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag between 63-80 in: $80

Bags exceeding 80 linear inches will not be accepted. Send via Sports Express.

(Note: If the bag is both oversized and overweight: both charges will apply)

Excess Baggage Fees

Second Bag
Under 50 lbs: $25
51 - 70 lbs: $75
71 - 100 lbs: $125

For Third - Ninth Bag
Fee for each additional bag Under 50 lbs: $100 each
Fee for each additional bag 51 - 70 lbs: $150 each
Fee for each additional bag 71 - 100 lbs: $200 each

Sports Equipment

For all sporting equipment see America West's Sports Express Page for handling instructions.