Free Baggage Allowance

Midwest Airlines permits a maximum of two checked bags and one carry-on bag. The maximum dimensions and weight for checked baggage are listed below. Strollers and child restraint/infant seats are counted as part of the three-item baggage allowance. Wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices for customers with disabilities are not counted as part of the three-item baggage allowance, and no excess baggage fee is charged for transporting those devices. Midwest Airlines does not assume any liability for personal items carried onboard the aircraft.

Codeshare: Midwest Airlines, free baggage allowance and excess/overweight baggage tariffs will apply. Applicable charges will be collected at the first point of check-in and baggage tender. Codeshare partner aircraft have limited carry-on space and customers may be asked to valet-check their carry-on bag.

Any piece that exceeds the free baggage allowance is $100 per piece/each way.

Overweight and Oversized Baggage

Baggage that is overweight and/or oversized is subject to additional fees, regardless of whether it was included as part of the free baggage allowance. Please refer to the following charts for applicable fees.

Sports Equipment

The following sports equipment will be accepted free of charge in lieu of one piece of the free baggage allowance:

• Bowling equipment (including bowling ball, bag and shoes)
• Fishing equipment (including 1 rod - maximum 13 feet, 1 reel and 1 small tackle box)
• Football equipment (including helmet, shoulder pads, etc.)
• Golfing equipment (including a golf bag)
• Shooting equipment
• Boogie boards

Codeshare: Sports equipment will be accepted on the codeshare services as checked baggage according to the most restrictive carrier's acceptance policy. Special handling charges will be calculated according to the Midwest Airlines tariff.

Midwest Airlines Baggage Charges:

*Not accepted on Codeshare

Carry-On Baggage

Each passenger may carry one item onboard the aircraft, provided it can be stowed beneath the seat or in an overhead compartment. Midwest Airlines may allow any of the following pieces in addition to the one-piece limitation, provided there is ample storage space:

• One standard hard or soft shell briefcase (not larger than 6"w x 15"h x 18"l)
• One handbag (pocketbook or purse)
• One umbrella
• One overcoat or wrap
• A reasonable amount of reading material
• One camera
• One infant seat (provided a ticket has been purchased for the infant)
• One infant bag when traveling with an infant
• Crutches/canes/braces or other assistive devices
• Fragile items or items of extraordinary value

Pets

Midwest Airlines/Midwest Connect will accept a small dog for transportation in the aircraft cabin provided the animal meets the conditions of acceptance, documentation, and carrier requirements. Ground personnel are responsible for verifying that the acceptance requirements are met upon check-in. At this time, we cannot accept cats for in-cabin travel. Your cat can safely travel in our Below-Cabin Dog and Cat compartment. Unaccompanied minors under the age of 15 are not allowed to travel with in-cabin pets. In-cabin pets qualify to participate in the Premier Pet Program.

A $100 one-way charge applies to animals as checked baggage (if traveling on a codeshare flight, click here). Each pet must be in an approved carrier, which is available for sale through Midwest Airlines. Pets are carried in the forward compartment, which is heated and pressurized. A veterinarian's certificate of health is required and must be issued within 10 days of departure date. Health certificates are generally valid for 30 days. Therefore, if your travels go beyond 30 days, a new certificate will be needed for the return flight. It is recommended that pets not have food or water within four hours of departure, and separate food and water containers must be securely attached to the inside of the carrier in the event of a delay. Space for pets may be limited, please call 800-452-2022 to list your pet before purchasing your ticket. Pets are not accepted on Midwest Connect 32-seat Regional Jets.

Snub-nosed/Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats

Extra care is required when the breeds listed below are shipped because they often have hereditary respiratory problems. These animals are susceptible to increased risk of heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or extreme heat:

The animals listed above will not be transported when temperatures at any point on the planned itinerary exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees C).

Midwest Airlines recommends passengers or cargo shippers wishing to transport any of the animal breeds listed above consult their veterinarian for any special precautions to be taken to ensure the safety and comfort of the animal while in transit.

If a customer traveling with a live animal is denied boarding due to temperature restrictions, Midwest will accommodate the passenger and their live animal on the next available Midwest flight that has seats available and/or falls within the temperature acceptability guidelines. If the same category of fare is unavailable, the CSR will overbook the fare class, but will not overbook the flight. If the next flight is overbooked, the CSR will offer standby to the customer. The CSR will waive service fees and additional collections. Midwest will not reroute customers to another airline if they are denied boarding due to temperature restrictions. Any additional costs incurred wil be at the customer's expense.

For information about Midwest Airlines Premier Pet Program click here

Codeshare: Customers will only pay one fee per direction for their pets to travel with them. (Example: A customer starting their codeshare flight on Midwest will pay Midwest fees outbound, but pay Northwest fees on the return trip.) However, the most restrictive carrier rules apply.

Small Dogs in Cabin: Small dogs will be accepted on domestic codeshare flights. All Midwest Airlines procedures apply. Pets will not be accepted in cabin to/from Hawaii. The most restrictive carrier rules apply.

Pets Below Cabin: Checked pets will not be accepted to/from Hawaii. The most restrictive carrier rules apply. Northwest does not accept fish or reptiles. All other Midwest Airlines procedures apply.

Service Animals: Service animals assisting customers with disabilities are accepted and carried free of charge. Only one service animal per handler/customer is permitted.

Baggage Liability

Midwest Airlines baggage liability for baggage loss, damage, or delays does not exceed $3,000 per fare-paying passenger domestically. Midwest Airlines is not liable for loss of, damage to, or delay in time of delivery of fragile or perishable articles, medication, money, jewelry, business documents, securities, electronic video/photographic equipment, samples, heirlooms, antiques, orthodontics, works of art or other valuables included in the passenger's checked baggage, with or without the knowledge of Midwest Airlines. Baggage is designed to protect the contents. Scratches, nicks, dents or dirt may appear despite care in handling. Midwest Airlines does not assume liability for normal wear and tear. Midwest Airlines assumes no responsibility or liability for baggage carried in the passenger compartment of the aircraft. Notice of missing baggage must be given to Midwest Airlines within four hours of arrival of the flight. Notice of damage or pilferage of checked baggage must be given to Midwest Airlines within 48 hours of arrival of the flight.

Restricted Articles

Many common household and workplace items may seem harmless, but when transported by air, can be very dangerous. In flight, variations in temperature and pressure can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes or start a fire.

Listed below are examples of hazardous materials that should be left at home when you fly.

Fireworks, Weapons

• Fireworks, explosives, signal flares
• Firearms
• Ammunition*
• Gunpowder
• Mace, tear gas, pepper spray*

Pressure Containers, Flammable Liquids or Solids

• Spray cans
• Lighter fluid, matches*
• Propane tanks
• Scuba tanks (empty cylinders allowed)
• CO2 cartridges
• Self-inflating rafts

Poisons, Household Chemicals

• Poisons, including bug and weed killers
• Drain cleaners
• Solvents (including cleaning products)
• Dry ice*
• Infectious substances

Power Tools, Camping Equipment

• Chainsaws, lawn equipment, engine powered skateboards, etc.**
• Camping equipment containing fuel**
• Gasoline-powered tools containing fuel**
• Wet-cell batteries

*See exceptions below.
**Including vapors.

Exceptions

Exceptions for personal care, medical needs, sporting equipment and items to support physically challenged passengers include:

• Personal care items - One clear transparent resealable 1-quart (1 liter) size plastic bag, which may contain liquids, gels and/or aerosols in containers of 3 oz. (90 ml) capacity or less per container. The contents of the plastic bag must fit comfortably and the plastic bag must be completely closed/sealed and subjected to x-ray inspection separate from the passenger's carry-on bag.
  Radioactive implants or radiopharmaceuticals that have been ingested or injected are acceptable. A small medical mercury thermometer in a protective case may also be carried onboard.
• Medicines in any form or type (for instance, pills, injectables, or homeopathic) and associated supplies (syringes, Sharps, disposal container, pre-loaded syringes, pens, infusers, etc.) are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Medication should be labeled so they are identifiable.
• Lighters - The TSA will no longer ban common lighters in carry-on luggage starting August 4, 2007. Torch lighters remain banned in carry-ons. (Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held.)
• Matches, up to four books of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage.
• Firearms and ammunition may not be carried by passengers on the aircraft. However, unloaded firearms may be transported in checked luggage if declared to the agent at check-in and packed in a locked suitable container. Boxed small arms ammunition for personal use may be transported in checked luggage. No more than 11 pounds of ammunition per person may be transported in checked baggage.
• Dry ice (4.4 pounds or less) for packing perishables may be carried onboard an aircraft provided the package is vented. Boxes must be properly marked. Agent must be notified of contents at check-in.
• Electric wheelchairs must be transported according to airline requirements. The battery may need to be dismounted.
• One self-defense spray not exceeding four fluid ounces by volume that incorporates a positive means to prevent accidental discharge may be carried in checked baggage only.

Further restrictions may apply to the above items. If you are unsure whether the item you wish to pack in your luggage or ship by air is hazardous, contact Midwest Airlines at 800-452-2022 for more information. You can also click on the links below for additional information about materials that may be hazardous when transported on an aircraft.

More hazardous materials information

Warning: Violators of federal hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180) may be subject to a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).