Luggage Information

I will be flying with Northwest Airlines. Their current luggage policies are as follows.

Checked luggage

Coach Class: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two (2) pieces of checked luggage.
Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
Checked luggage within the free 2 bag allowance that weigh more than 50 pounds and up to 70 pounds will be assessed a $50.00 heavy bag fee.

Carry on luggage

Northwest allows you to carry one piece of luggage on board the aircraft plus a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. The carry-on luggage must be of a size and shape to allow for storage in overhead compartments or underneath the seat in front of you.

Dimensions:

• Cannot exceed 45 linear inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches

Personal Items

In addition to your carry-on bag, customers may carry on a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. Dimensions of the additional item must not exceed 15"x11"x6". At least one carry-on item should go beneath the seat in front of you.

Additional Items that may be brought on board and do not count towards your allowance:

• Overcoat or wrap
• Camera and/or pair of binoculars
• Umbrella
• Two-wheeled baggage cart
• Child Car Seats*
• Reasonable amount of reading material for the flight

• Fully collapsible umbrella-style stroller*
• Cane
• Medical assistive devices
• Infant diaper bags
• Collapsible wheelchair
• Pair of braces or other prosthetic device (provided you are dependent upon the device)