Alaska Airlines Military Baggage Policy and Discounts

Alaska Airlines Active Duty US Military Baggage Allowance

Alaska Airlines allows Active Duty US Military Personnel traveling on orders may bring up to 5 checked bags free of charge.  Each bag may weigh up to 70 lbs (32 kg), and up to 115 linear inches (length + width + height).  Additional bags (beyond the 5th bag) will cost $100 USD each.

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Alaska Airlines US Military Dependents Baggage Allowance

Dependents of Active Duty US Military Personnel travelling on orders flying with Alaska Airlines may bring up to 5 checked bags free of charge, each of which may weigh up to 70 lbs (32 kg), and up to 115 linear inches (length + width + height).  

Military Fares and Additional Benefits for US Military Personnel on Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers Military Fares for US Military Personnel - please contact Alaska Airlines Reservations and customer service: 1-800-252-7522.  Military Fares apply to :

Traveling on an official excused absence
Discharged from active duty military service in any one of the US military agencies (Discharged military personnel must complete all travel within 7 days of discharge.)
Military reserves on active duty
Spouse/dependents 10 or older with dependent ID
Children (aged 2-9) of active duty US military personnel

Discounted fares for Military personnel and veterans on Alaska Airlines are also available through VeteransAdvantage.  

Additional benefits offered by Alaska Airlines for US Military Personnel include Alaska Lounge access when travelling on orders, early boarding at the gate, and discounts on snacks on board the flight (show Military ID to flight attendant for discount).

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