Can I Add Baggage after booking Alaska Airlines?
Most airlines give you the option of adding baggage after booking. But you must be aware of the process. Alaska Airlines will let you add bags at a bag tag station, ticket counter or through the mobile application during online check-in. The charges you pay may not be discounted. Because minimum price may be availed by prepaying for baggage. HolidayGlobes may be reached on +1-888-595-2181 for details. In this blog we will offer you tips on adding baggage to Alaska flight.
- The steps to be followed on adding baggage.
- Number of bags which can be added.
- Charges to be paid for adding baggage.
How to Add baggage after booking an Alaska Airlines Flight?
You may add up to 2 bags online up to 4 hours before departure. For adding more bags you may approach a ticket counter. Bags may be added during online check-in. Just follow the prompts shown to you after you enter your ticket details. Alternatively, the bag tag station will also let you add your bag. Here are the steps which must be followed to add a bag at bag tag station.
- Get your boarding pass.
- Scan the QR code on boarding pass at the bag tag station.
- Print the tags and place them on your bags.
- After tagging them, drop them at the bag drop station.
Alaska Airlines extra baggage cost is the least starting 24 hours and up to 4 hours before departure. Charges usually go up at airport. For details or assistance, you may contact Alaska Airlines or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-252-7522 or +1-888-595-2181.
How many bags may be Added on Alaska Airlines Flight?
Take a look at the e-ticket or confirmation email you got after booking. Alaska Airlines baggage allowance is usually mentioned on the email or e-ticket. Up to 2 bags may be added online. For adding more bags, you will have to wait for the online check-in to start. Here are a few things you must remember about the bags you add.
- Only standard bags are free – Oversized or overweight bags will have excess baggage charges. You may not be able to purchase them online.
- Restrictions on the number of bags you can add – Flights from selected destinations on certain dates will have restrictions on the number of checked bags which can be added.
- Frequent flyers will have additional baggage allowance – Atmos Rewards ticket holders irrespective of the type of ticket will have Alaska Airlines additional baggage allowance.
How much is it to add a bag on Alaska Airlines?
Prepaying for baggage is the cheapest way to add baggage. At the airport, the same baggage may cost you higher. If you are traveling within US, a checked bag on Alaska will cost you $40 if it is the first one. You may get a discount of $5 if you buy the bag online 24 and 4 hours before departure. Many categories of passengers will have free baggage allowance.
- Club 49 members traveling in Alaska – First 3 bags of 50lbs each are free.
- Active-duty US military service members – Up to 5 bags of 70lbs may be free.
- Dependent of Active-duty US military service members – Up to 2 bags of 50lbs free.
- Frequent flyers with Atmos Rewards status – Up to 3 bags of 50lbs are free.
- First Class ticket holders – First 2 checked bags of 70lbs each are free.
- Frequent travelers of Hawaiian Airlines (Huakai passengers) traveling in Hawaii – 1st bag up to 50lbs is free.
If you have connecting flights with connection time lasting more than 18 hours, you may have to reclaim the baggage and add Alaska Airlines baggage at connecting airport. No need to worry if connection time is less than 18 hours. For details or assistance, you may contact Alaska Airlines or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-252-7522 or +1-888-595-2181.
