Airline Info

Alaska: www.alaskaair.com (800) 426-0333 Max Size and Weight: 24 x 17 x 10 in. (2 bags, combined. What counts: purse, laptop computer, briefcase, backpack.)

American: www.aa.com (800) 433-7300 Max Size and Weight: 23 x 13 x 9 in. 70 lbs. (combined checked and carried, 3 pieces; max 2 carried-ons. What counts: garment bag, briefcase.)

America West: www.americawest.com (800) 235-9292 Max Size and Weight: (combined checked and carried, 3 pieces; max 2 carried-ons. What counts: garment bag, briefcase.)

Continental: www.continental.com (800) 525-0280 Max Size and Weight: 55 linear in. 70 lbs. (combined checked and carried, 3 pieces; max 2 carried-ons. What counts: garment bag, laptop computer, briefcase.)

Delta: www.delta-air.com (800) 221-1212 Max Size and Weight: 22 x 14 x 9 in. 70 lbs. (combined checked and carried, 3 pieces; max 2 carried-ons. What counts: laptop computer, briefcase. Doesn't count: purse, snack, personal aid device)

Japan Air Lines: www.japanair.com Max Size and Weight: 45 linear in. 70 lbs. (One bag; must fit under seat or overhead bin.)

Northwest: www.nwa.com (800) 225-2525 Max Size and Weight: 22 x14 x 9 in. 40 lbs. (One bag. Doesn't count: laptop computer, purse, personal aid device, briefcase, umbrella, camera, luggage cart, infant car seat.)

Southwest: www.iflyswa.com (800) 435-9792 Max Size and Weight: 24 x16 x 10 in. 70 lbs. (Two bags. What counts: briefcase, shopping bag, backpack, portfolio case. Doesn't count: purse, camera, child-restraint device, assistive device.)

South African Airways: www.flysaa.com

United: www.ual.com (800) 241-6522 Max Size and Weight: 45 linear in. 70 lbs. (Two bags. Doesn't count: assistive device, small purse, child safety seat.)

US Airways: www.usairways.com Max Size and Weight: Overhead, 24 x 16 x 10 in. Under seat, 21 x 16 x 8 in. Combined, 40 lbs. (Two bags. What counts: garment bag, briefcase. Doesn't count: handbag.)