Checked baggage fees — US domestic basic economy, bag 1 (2025)

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AirlineAmountConditionsPricing unitSourceVerified
Air Canada45 CAD1st bag for Basic/Standard on short-haul fares bought on/after Apr. 13, 2026; taxes may applyper directionaircanada.com ↗Last checked: 2026-09-27 · Recently checked
Air Canada90 CAD1st bag for Economy Basic long-haul fares bought on/after May 14, 2026; taxes may applyper directionaircanada.com ↗Last checked: 2026-09-27 · Recently checked
American Airlines35 USDBag 1; $35 online / $40 airport for eligible short-haul tickets issued before April 9, 2026per directionnews.aa.com ↗Last checked: 2026-08-22 · Recently checked
American Airlines45 USDBag 1; $45 online / $50 airport for Main Cabin tickets issued on/after Apr. 9, 2026per directionaa.com ↗Last checked: 2026-08-22 · Recently checked
American Airlines50 USDBag 1; $50 online / $55 airport for Basic Economy tickets issued on/after May 18, 2026per directionaa.com ↗Last checked: 2026-08-22 · Recently checked
American Airlines75 USDBag 1 on transatlantic flights; exceptions apply for Basic Economy and certain fare productsper directionaa.com ↗Last checked: 2026-08-22 · Recently checked
Delta Air Lines45 USD1st standard checked bag under 50 lb for domestic Basic/Main-style fares without card/status/military exceptionper directiondelta.com ↗Last checked: 2026-08-22 · Recently checked
Delta Air Lines45 USD1st standard checked bag under 50 lb for domestic Classic/Extra-style fares without exceptionper directiondelta.com ↗Last checked: 2026-08-22 · Recently checked
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