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Item	Dimensions (Maximum	Stowed
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Item	Standard Allowance/Dimensions	Cost (For Basic Choice and Choice Preferred Fares
Checked Bag	Up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg	$35 for the 1st bag
	Up to 62 inches (L+W+H	$45 for the 2nd bag

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