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Allegiant Air Baggage Policy Rules and Regulations

All travelers must have a look at the baggage policy of the airlines. In this way, anyone can plan a budget trip with ease. Get aware of the Allegiant Airlines baggage policy and pack accordingly to avoid additional fees. Allegiant charges a fee for standard carry-on luggage which increases as the time of departure comes closer. Also, take care of the weight and size of baggage otherwise an additional fee may be applied.

Things to know:

  • Allegiant Air allows max 40 pounds weight for a checked bag.
  • Allegiant Air charges time-sensitive fees for purchasing checked baggage.

Allegiant Carry-on Allowance & Allegiant Airlines baggage policy

Personal Item: Allegiant Air allows passengers to bring one personal item for free. Your personal item should not exceed 38 linear inches (16 x 15 x 7 in) or 96.5 centimeters (40.6 x 38.1 x 17.8 cm) in size. There are weight restrictions for personal items; the maximum allowed weight is 25 lbs/11.34 kgs. Make sure your bag should fit under the seat in front of you. A personal item may include a jacket, umbrella, diaper bag, duty-free items, and assistive devices. You can also bring one standard carry-on but it is available only for purchase.

Size Restrictions for Standard Bag: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) 

Lap Infant Carry-on Policy

  • Parents can bring one diaper bag in addition to the adult passenger’s carry-on allowance 

Stroller Check Policy

  • Each fare-paying passenger can bring 1 car seat and/or one stroller.

Carry-on Baggage Fees: 

If you plan to bring a carry-on bag you will be charged a fee. This fee is non-refundable unless your ticket qualifies for a penalty-free cancellation.

 Fee Structure: 

  • At Booking: $15 to $41
  • Pre-departure: $45
  • At the Airport (Ticket Counter): $50
  • At the Gate: up to $75
  • Oversized/ excess personal item fee: $50 to $75

This carry-on baggage fee can be paid online as well as directly at the airport as long as you haven’t checked in at the airport and printed your boarding pass. Allegiant’s carry-on baggage fees are lower if you book in advance and pay online.

Allegiant Checked Baggage Policy

All checked bags in Allegiant Airlines are subject to a baggage fee. You can bring up to 5 bags (you can purchase up to 4 bags online and 1 at the airport) which are subject to weight and size limitations.

  • Maximum dimensions per bag: 80 inches or 203 centimeters (length + width + height) including handles, pockets, and wheels.
  • The maximum weight allowed is 40 pounds or 18 kilograms per bag.

Passengers can already reserve their bags while booking the tickets. But, you can also do it later through the website or your MyAllegiant account. Always be prepared to check in your bags before the deadline i.e. at least 1 hour before departure.

Exceptional items:

Allegiant Air accepts mobility supports such as wheelchairs and other assistive devices free of charge.

ALSO, CHECK – ALLEGIANT AIR FLIGHT CHANGE POLICY 2023

Allegiant Air Military Baggage Policy:

Allegiant offers a special baggage allowance to active and reserve duty military personnel of the following  United States uniformed services:

  1. U.S. Army
  2. Marine Corps.
  3. Navy
  4. Air Force
  5. Coast Guard
  6. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
  7. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Officer Corps.

FREE Carry-on Baggage Allowance

  • 1 personal item within standard size limits.
  • 1 carry-on bag within standard size limits.

FREE Checked Baggage Allowance

  • 2 checked bags
  • weight per bag 100lb/45.4kg
  • size per bag 115 linear inches
  • No charges for oversize bags

The baggage allowance is applicable to spouses and dependent travelers too. 

Allegiant Checked Baggage Fees

Allegiant Air charges checked baggage fees to its passengers. Below is the fee structure:

  • At the time of booking USD 18 – 41 per bag
  • Pre-departure is USD 45 per bag
  • At the airport USD 50 per bag

Allegiant Airlines Excess Baggage Fees: 

According to the Allegiant baggage policy for basic/standard fares passengers have to pay for overweight and oversized bags.

Overweight checked Bags:

Bags weighing more than 40lb/18.6kg are considered overweight.

  • For bags weighing 41 – 70lbs/18.6kg to 31.8kg charges are USD 50 per segment
  • For bags weighing 71 – 99lbs/32.2kg to 45.4kg charges are USD 75 per segment

Oversized checked Bags:

Bags with dimensions exceeding 80 inches are considered oversized and you need to pay the charges for it. On the other hand, bags exceeding 115 inches or 100lb in weight will not be accepted.

  • Oversized fees for bags exceeding 80in/203.2cm dimensions are charged around USD 75 per segment.

Some FAQ:

How to pay Baggage Fee on Allegiant Air? 

Passengers can pay their baggage fee online at the time of booking online via the official site or the mobile app. This can be done after booking your ticket or at the airport counter.

Can I carry musical instruments with Allegiant Air?

Yes, passengers are allowed to carry musical instruments with Allegiant Air. These are allowed as free baggage allowance of 1 personal item, a paid carry-on baggage item with maximum dimensions 9in x 14in x 22in, or paid checked baggage item with maximum linear dimensions 115 inches with a maximum weight of 100lb.

Can I prepay for my baggage?

Yes, Allegiant Air passengers can prepay for the baggage online or via the mobile app.

What are the banned and Restricted Items by Allegiant Air?

There are certain restricted and hazardous items mentioned by Allegiant Air; these are:

Alcohol, liquor, wine, batteries, wet cell, defense sprays, dry ice, e-cigarettes, explosives, flammable solids, and liquids.

What items I should carry while flying with a lap infant?

If you’re traveling with a lap infant you can bring the following items at no additional charge:

  • 1 Diaper bag
  • 1 infant stroller
  • 1 car seat
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