If you are PCSing and flying is there a number of bags you are allowed to fly with?

2016-08-05T13:39:52-04:00

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2016 1:45 PM

2016-08-05T13:45:10-04:00

Still subject to individual airline exemption rules. It varies from three to five checked bags per person and up to four carry-on. And it depends on your seat location. Rules are for member and accompanying family when on active duty orders, including PCS, which is not specifically spelled out.

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Aug 5 at 2016 1:58 PM

2016-08-05T13:58:31-04:00

PCSing to Hawaii (and back) we were told 2 checked bags and 1 carry on per person. Anything more would have to be on our dime. I went to Clothing Sales and bought 10 Aviator Kits bags, 2 for each family member. You can fit a LOT of stuff in them things!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2016 5:20 PM

2016-08-05T17:20:04-04:00

On Space A, it's two bags no longer than 70 inches long. Depending on commercial airlines, it's free for extra bags if you show your orders or CAC ID card.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2016 5:27 PM

2016-08-05T17:27:30-04:00

Yes there is. When pcsing you are allowed 2 to 4 bags depending on the airline , for you and each family member in your orders. If you have more than that you should send it in your unacompany baggage. You should talk to transportation about it

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2016 5:48 PM

2016-08-05T17:48:51-04:00

So, I assume you mean overseas, and yes, there is a limit. As already noted, talk to your transportation office who will be able to tell you. There is also a weight limit...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2016 12:56 AM

2016-08-06T00:56:47-04:00

Yes, look at your tickets and your orders, the maximum number of bags with the maximum weight per bag will be listed. If in any doubt, call SATO travel or go directly to website for the airline. I just arrived to Europe and American only allowed me and my dependants 2×50 lbs bags per person plus 2 carry on items. Same goes for United, we departed Hawaii a month ago before reporting over here.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2016 2:16 AM

2016-08-06T02:16:29-04:00

Called the airline they told me 3bags free they each can not go over 99lbs!! Thanks everyone for your help and responses!

Response by Capt Chris McVeigh made Aug 6 at 2016 2:24 AM

2016-08-06T02:24:44-04:00

Check the airline you are flying on. Every one I have looked at in the past lists a "personal travel" and "on-orders" limit.