International baggage fees

Unfortunately, baggage fees have spread beyond the domestic market. Rules and regulations will differ based upon your airline and your destination country. In general, passengers are now limited to 1 free checked bag on flights from North America to Europe. Airlines definitions of "Europe" may vary widely. For the most up to date information, check your airline's website. Keep in mind any code-share flights (flights co-listed by multiple airlines) you may be traveling on. The operating carrier's rules will apply, unless you began your trip at a small airport and then the airline's rules you checked in with will apply (if you were checked all the way through to your destination).

The following list is not comprehensive. Again, check with your operating airline for the most up to date information.

Aer Lingus

within Europe: 12 Euro / 10 GBP per bag (none free) Max weight 20 kg. / 44 lbs.

Over 20 kg.: 9 Euro / 6 GBP per Kilogram over 20 kg. (online), 12 Euro / 9 GBP (Airport)

between USA and Europe:

1st bag free (50 lbs. / 23 kg. or less), 2nd bag $50 / 40 Euro / 36 GBP
Excess weight / Overweight bags (bags between 23-32 kg.): $50 / 40 Euro / 36 GBP per bag additional

Air France

within Europe: 20 kg. / 44 lbs. maximum free (weight allowance, not number of bags). 15 Euro per Kg. Excess weight or 52.50 Euro per 5 kg. online, paid in advance.

Between USA and Europe:

1st bag free, 2nd bag $50 (bags must be 23 kg. or less).

Over 50 lbs. (23 kg. up to 32 kg.) $100 / 100 Euro additional (depending on departure airport).

Alitalia

Within Europe, Asia, Middle East: 20 kg. / 44 pounds limit baggage allowance

Between USA and Europe: 2 bags, 23 kg. each

American

U.S. to Europe, through Europe, and to India: 1 bag (23 kg.) free, $50 for a second checked bag.

British Airways

1st bag free (23 kg. / 50 lbs), 2nd bag: $48 / 32 GBP online or $60 /40 GBP at the Airport

Bags 3-10: $140 Airport / $112 online (per bag)

23 - 32 Kg: $50 or 30 Pounds additional per overweight bag


Continental

First Bag free, 2nd bag $45 online / $50 at airport (Europe)

Mexico 1st bag free, 2nd bag $27 online / $30 Airport

Delta

First bag free, 2nd bag $50 online / $55 at airport

El Al Destinations other than North America: 20 kg. / 44 lb. allowance

North America and Brazil: 2 bags, 23 kg. / 50 lb. each or less

Iberia 1st bag free, 2nd bag 50 Euro online / 60 Euro Airport,
3rd bag 110 Euro online / 150 Euro Airport, Overweight bags 60 Euro additional (up to 32 kg.)

JAL (Japan Airlines) 2 bags (23 kg., 50 lb. per passenger) between Japan and the USA

KLM 1 bag free to Europe, $50 / CAD / Euro depending on departure from US, Canada, or Europe. 20% discount for online payment of baggage fee

Lufthansa 20 kg. / 44 lb. within Europe and the Middle East

1 bag free (23 kg. max) (USA and Canada to Europe),

2nd bag $50 US/CAD plus one pair of skis free each way

2 free bags (23 kg. or less) USA to destinations outside of Europe

Swiss Same as Lufthansa (Swiss is owned by Lufthansa)

United 1st bag free, 2nd bag $50 to Europe ($45 online),

$30 for a second bag to Mexico/ the Carribean

US Airways 1st bag free, 2nd bag $50 online / $55 Airport (Europe)