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America West Airlines

Traveling with Children

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration has issued the following tips for families traveling with children. For additional information, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website. For safety tips from the Federal Aviation Administration for passengers traveling with children, view their Child Safety Tips page.

Tips for Families Traveling with Children Please allow yourself and your family extra time to get through security and still be in time for your flight. You should arrive at the airport a minimum of one hour before the flight but if your flight is during the peak hours or you are traveling with small children allow yourself even more time. Visit our Airport Check-in Times page for recommended minimum check-in times by airport and time of day. Before entering the line for the security checkpoints, parents should discuss the entire process with their children so they will not be frightened or surprised. Parents should advise children that their bags will be put in the X-ray machine but it will come out at the other end and that someone may ask to see Mom's shoes but they will return them, etc. Every person regardless if they are adults, children, or babies must undergo screening to proceed beyond the security checkpoint. All child-related equipment must go through the X-ray machine if it fits (i.e., strollers, umbrella strollers, infant carriers, car and boaster seats, backpacks, baby slings, etc.) When child-related equipment does not fit through the X-ray machine, the equipment will be visually and physically inspected. Parents should talk to their children before going to the airport and let them know that it's against the law to make threats such as "I have a bomb in my bag." Threats made jokingly (even by a child) can result in law enforcement being summoned to the security checkpoint, the entire family being delayed, and could eventually result in being fined, or even arrested. Ask screeners for assistance to help reunite you with your bags and child-related equipment, if needed. For more information regarding what is permitted or prohibited from being in carry-on luggage, please see www.tsa.gov Traveling with Infants or Toddlers X-Ray Machines All carry-on baggage including children's bags must go through the X-Ray machine. This means all child seats, baby carriers, diaper bags, blankets, toys, etc., anything that is carried onto the plane. Babies and children must be removed from their strollers/infant carriers so that they can undergo visual and physically inspection. Babies should NEVER be left in an infant carrier while the equipment goes through the X-ray machine. Ensure all bags hanging on and carried under child-related equipment are removed from the equipment and put through the X-ray machine. To expedite the screening process, passengers should collapse/fold child-related equipment when they arrive at the checkpoint and place the equipment on the X-ray belt. Metal Detectors If walking through the metal detector sets off the alarm, each alarm must be resolved on each person (including children) going through the metal detector. If a person is carrying a child through the metal detector and it alarms, the alarm will be resolved for both the adult and child. The person cannot pass the child to another person behind or in front of them during this process. Do not pass your child to the screener to hold. The screener cannot hold or attend to your child. Ideally, if a child can walk, it would best that the child walk through the metal detector independently.

Domestic & Canadian Baggage

Special Las Vegas Advisory The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows passengers to carry onboard their flight one small piece of luggage plus one small personal item, such as a purse, briefcase, laptop or small daypack. This program is called "one plus one." Due to the high number of passengers in Las Vegas, the TSA is strictly prohibiting passengers to carry more than the "one plus one" allowance through the security checkpoints. The TSA will require customers who bring more than their "one plus one" allowance to return to the ticket counter to check their additional luggage. Domestic & Canadian Free Baggage Allowance America West's baggage policy is designed to expedite the check-in process, alleviate congestion in the aircraft aisles during the boarding process, and facilitate an on-time departure. If you are checking bags, we recommend that you check-in at least 60 minutes before your scheduled departure. For domestic travel, if you are not checking bags, please check-in at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure. On busy travel days, such as holidays, Saturday morning or Sunday evening, please allow additional time. America West Airlines allows each passenger a total of 2 checked bags and 1 carry-on bag in any of the following combinations: Checked Carry-on Total 2 1 3 1 1 2 0 1 1 Carry-On Baggage In addition to one carry-on bag, customers may bring one personal item, which includes a purse, briefcase, laptop, small daypack (small bag used to carry books, magazines, sack lunch, etc.) or diaper bag. Also be aware of the following limitations: When baggage is carried onboard the aircraft, it must be stowed in carry-on compartments of the aircraft, under a seat, or in an overhead compartment, approved for the carriage of such baggage. America West assumes no responsibility for liability of baggage, or other items, carried in the passenger compartment of the aircraft. Operational or safety considerations may require limitations to the allowable carry-on baggage on a specific flights. America West reserves the right to determine the suitability of any bag to be carried in the cabin of the aircraft. Domestic & Canadian Size Restrictions Total dimensions for carry-on bags may not exceed 51 inches (11" x 14" x 26"). Total dimensions for checked bags may not exceed 80 inches (add length + width + height) and may be subject to the following fees: Checked Bag Dimensions Fee per Bag Less than 62" Free 62" to 80" $80 Greater than 80" Send via Sports Express or other commercial shipper* Domestic & Canadian Weight Restrictions Checked Bag Weight Fee per Bag 50 lbs or less Free 51 to 70 lbs $50 71 to 100 lbs $80 101 lbs or greater Send via Sports Express or other commercial shipper* Military Personnel: Military personnel on active duty status may check luggage up to 70 lbs free of charge. View details . Domestic & Canadian Excess Baggage Checked Number of Bags Fee per Bag 1-2 FREE 3-9 $80 10 or more Send via Sports Express or other commercial shipper* *FAA security directives do not allow America West to accept cargo from customers. Excess baggage must be shipped by a commercial shipper such as Sports Express , UPS or the U.S. Postal Service. Domestic & Canadian Baggage Liability The maximum liability for lost baggage is $2,800 per ticketed passenger. View Details . Additional liability insurance up to $5,000 per ticketed passenger may be purchased if a passenger declares more value when checking in baggage. View Details . To inquire about a lost or damaged bag, please contact the America West Baggage Office at your destination airport or call 800-2 FLY-AWA (800-235-9292) No liability for carry-on baggage

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