How to Add a Bag on Allegiant Air?

Traveling light is highly recommended to save money. Should you need bags, you will have to pay for it. Adding a bag is possible at many points. Do it at the time of initial booking, after booking or at the airport. The charges you pay at each point will differ. It is the lowest during the initial booking. Steps required to add baggage to Allegiant Air flight are listed below.

  • At the time of booking - Pay for each segment’s baggage after choosing the flight.
  • After the booking - Retrieve the booking summary to add baggage.
  • At the airport - Visit the Allegiant check-in counter at the airport.

Allegiant has a free baggage allowance for all ticketed passengers. Our HolidayGlobes blog will give you further details on how the airline will help you add bags on a flight.

Can you Add Checked Baggage later in Allegiant Air?

There is always a best time to do things. When it comes to adding a checked baggage, it is during the initial booking. Because it is cheaper and convenient. You may add baggage after booking or at the airport. Here are a few things that you must remember about how to add Allegiant Air baggage.

  • Even if you purchased a checked bag it will be accepted at the airport 2 hours before departure.
  • You must drop the checked bags before the check-in closes.
  • You will be able to add checked bags of standard size and weight through the airline’s website. Oversized or overweight must be checked at the check-in counter.
  • If you have more than 2 segments on the itinerary, you may have to pay baggage charges for each segment. For details or assistance, you can visit or contact HolidayGlobes.

How can I Add Bags after Booking on Allegiant Air?

You may forget to add bags if you haven't planned properly. No worries you can do so after booking a flight. The ‘Manage Trip’ section of the website will help you add Allegiant Air baggage. Here are a few things you must remember about adding bags.

  • Oversized and overweight bags may not be added through Manage Trip section.
  • Wheelchairs will not require you to pay a checked bag fee.
  • Special baggage like musical instrument or sports equipment will have relaxations.
  • The number of checked bags should not exceed 5.

Does Allegiant Air charge for checked bags?

Charges for a checked bag will apply if you do not have a free baggage allowance. Free baggage allowance for passengers is limited to 1 checked bag for passengers with Bonus and Total fare bundle. Basic fare bundle will let passengers travel with only a personal item and carry-on. Allegiant Air extra baggage cost will apply if the number of checked bags exceeds free baggage allowance. Or, if any of the checked bags is not of standard size or weight. Here are a few tips to remember about how charges will apply for baggage.

  • Oversized bag fee - The combined linear dimensions of the bag should not exceed 80inches.
  • Overweight bag fee - The weight of each bag should not exceed 50lbs.
  • Extra bags - Up to 5 checked bags per passenger per segment will be accepted.    

How much do Extra Bags Cost in Allegiant Air?

What you pay for extra bags will depend on when and where you buy them. Extra bags of standard size and weight will cost you the least at the time of booking. Otherwise, you will have to pay higher. Allegiant Air extra baggage cost at the airport is the highest. The baggage calculator on airline’s website will help you know the rough amount you will pay for an extra bag. Take a look at the charges you may pay.

  • Extra bag purchased at the time of booking - $25
  • Extra bag purchased after flight purchase - $70
  • Extra bag purchased at the check-in counter - $75
  • Oversized bag (up to 203 cm) - Add $75
  • Overweight bag (51pounds to 70pounds) - Add $50
  • Overweight bags (71pounds to 100pounds) - Add $75

How to Get free Bags on Allegiant Air?

So far Allegiant Air does not allow free bags. The bags included in your fare bundle will not be charged. Other than this, you will have to pay for the baggage. The charges will be per passenger per segment. Allegiant Airways baggage cost may be minimized by purchasing during the booking. Here are a few more suggestions on how to avoid paying too much.

  • Buy your carry-on at the time of booking or after booking - Carry-on is not included in Bonus fare bundle. If you are bringing one along, you can buy it at a reasonable price at the time of booking.
  • Avoid oversized personal items - Personal items like backpacks should be adjustable beneath the seat. If it isn’t, you may have to pay $75 for it at boarding gate.

Weight or size limit may not apply for special baggage items like musical instrument or sports equipment. For details or assistance, feel free to visit or contact HolidayGlobes.

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