frequently asked questions
Baggage Information
How many pieces of baggage may I travel with?
Carry On. For carry-on baggage, all customers traveling on AirTran Airways will be restricted to one carry-on item and one personal item. Personal items include handbags, umbrellas, walking sticks, coats, cameras, reading matter, infant food, briefcases, and laptop computers.
Assistive Devices. Canes, walkers, crutches, and other assistive devices capable of being collapsed small enough to fit in overhead bins or underneath a seat are welcome inside the cabin and will not count toward your carry-on limit.
Dimensions. No carry-on item may exceed overall dimensions of 55 inches (length + width + height). All carry-on items must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin.
Checked Baggage. Charges for first and second checked bag are determined by reservation booking date.
First Bag Fee, as determined by reservation booking date:
| Booked on November 12, 2008, or later | $15 |
| Booked on November 11, 2008, or earlier | Free |
Second Bag Fee, as determined by reservation booking date:
| Booked on August 14, 2008, or later | $25 |
| Booked April 22 — August 13, 2008 | $10 online, $20 at airport |
| Booked on April 21, 2008, or earlier | Free |
The excess baggage charge, for other than sporting equipment, will be $50 for each piece after the first two bags. Additional charges are applicable for bags exceeding the weight and size limits and some sporting equipment.
Active military personnel with reservations booked March 18, 2009, or later, traveling with ID and official orders, will have their first, second, and third bag fees waived, in addition to oversize and overweight fees for those three bags. The bags must not exceed a total of 100 pounds or 80 inches each. Standard baggage fees will apply for all bags checked in excess of three.
For further details on baggage, as well as information about pets, and sporting equipment, please visit our Baggage Information page.
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