Do active duty spouses get free checked bags?

Active-duty personnel, as well as dependents with travel orders, can check five bags free of charge (bags can be up to 70 pounds). The discounts apply to those who have a valid military ID or separation papers for travel within seven days of discharge from active military service.



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The weight of the Free Baggage Allowance is given to each passenger and not as family. The allowed free bag weight is written in the ticket and there are no uniformity in this with the airlines operating domestic flights.

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Southwest Checked Baggage Allowance Southwest is the only airline that provides 2 FREE CHECKED BAGS for all fares.

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As of May, 2023, everyone will need a REAL ID to fly. According to the Transportation Security Administration website, a U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents is considered a REAL ID and can be used to fly.

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Your bag may be inspected by staff As far as asking for an empty bag goes, it's worth a try, but you might encounter some shops that simply refuse to hand them out unless you're buying something. Another trick would be to buy a small duty-free item and then fill up the rest of the bag with your surplus carry-on items.

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If my active duty spouse shows his CAC, they usually grant him Priority access and I can slide in with him (otherwise, if I am flying without him, I get placed in the long line).

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Checked Baggage Allowance World Traveler, Euro Traveler, UK Domestic (Economy): 1 bag free weighing 23kg (51 lb) World Traveler, Euro Traveler, UK Domestic (full-fare Economy): 2 bags free weighing 23kg (51 lb) World Traveler Plus (Premium Economy): 2 bags free weighing 23kg (51 lb)

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If your flight ticket is marked with the code “2 PC”, you may take two pieces of baggage, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg. If your flight ticket is marked with the code “3 PC”, you may take three pieces of baggage, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg.

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