You're allowed one carry-on bag, which can measure up to 10" H x 17" W x 24" L (25 x 43 x 61 cm), plus one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop computer. At least one of the items should be stowed under the seat in front of you.
Passengers who are checking baggage are advised to arrive 90 minutes before departure in order to check in and pass through Security in a timely manner. The check in counter closes 40 minutes before posted departure. If you have not checked your bags 40 minutes prior to departure and do not have your boarding pass in hand at least 30 minutes prior to departure, you risk missing your flight.
There is a $20 charge per bag for the first three bags checked. For four or more bags there is a $50 per bag fee. Refer to Alaska Airlines Checked Baggage for more information about checked baggage and baggage fees.
Alaska Airlines suggests you fill out this identification form and place it inside your baggage as well as keeping current ID securely attached to the outside of your baggage.
Wine is allowed in checked baggage but not in carry-on bags. Alaska Airlines will accept a case of up to 12 bottles of wine per passenger as checked baggage at no extra charge from customers on flights departing Sonoma County. Many local wineries sell packaging materials for checking or shipping wine.
There is no restriction on the amount of alcohol you may pack in your checked luggage, provided it contains under 24% alcohol by volume (e.g. beer and wine). Alcohol greater than 24% up to and including 70% (140 proof) is allowed with the following restrictions:
Alcohol over 70% (140 proof) is prohibited.
Wine Skins, leakproof packaging for single bottles of wine in checked baggage, are available for purchase in terminal vending machines, online, and in many shops and wineries.
For guidelines, fees, and restrictions regarding traveling with pets visit Alaska Airline's website. See the Disabled Services section above for information about traveling with service animals.
Federal law prohibits the transport of any marijuana on any flight including flights within the state of California.