Airline Media

Airline Media

Smala Studios LLC is a commercial filmmaking and photography company, which makes us subject to special media baggage rates with airlines. Below are policy descriptions and links to each specific airline’s policies by Fly With Media and NBC Universal.
Alaska Airlines
Contact: +1 (877)815-8253| newsroom@alaskaair.com
Baggage:
•    Personal Item: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: Not specified
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Carry-On Baggage: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 22in x 14in x 9in (45in Linear) / 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (114cm Linear)
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Checked Baggage: 1st: $35 | 2nd: $45 | 3rd+: $50/each
     o    Dimensions: 62in / 158cm (Linear)
     o    Weight: 50lb / 23kg
     o    Max: Not specified
Overweight & Oversized Policy:
•    Overweight 51-165lb: $100 +Standard Fee
•    Flights # 1-1999: 
     o    Oversized 63-150in: $150+ Standard Fee
     o    Must not exceed 150in (Linear).
•    Flights # 2000-2999 and 3300-3499: 
     o    Oversized 63-115in: $150+ Standard Fee
     o    Must not exceed 115in (Linear).
Source(s):
•    https://www.flywithmedia.com/airline-policies/alaska-airlines-media-baggage-rates-and-policies
•    https://travel.nbcuni.com/accordion/airline-media-bags-pricing
•    https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/baggage/overview
American Airlines
Contact: +1(800)433-7300 | media.bags@aa.com
Baggage:
•    Personal Item: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 18in x 14in x 8in / 45cm x 35cm x 20cm
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Carry-On Baggage: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 22in x 14in x 9in / 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (45in / 114cm Linear)
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Checked Baggage: 1st: $35 | 2nd: $45 | 3rd+: $60/bag (Domestic) OR $90/bag (International)
     o    Dimensions: 62in / 158cm (Linear)
     o    Weight: 50lb / 23kg
     o    Max: 25 bags
Overweight & Oversized Policy:
•    Weight & Size Limits Waived**
•    Must not exceed 100lb / 45kg
•    Must not exceed 126in / 320cm (Max Length: 75in / 190cm)
Source(s):
•    https://www.flywithmedia.com/airline-policies/american-airlines
•    https://travel.nbcuni.com/accordion/airline-media-bags-pricing
•    https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/specialty-and-sports.jsp
Delta Airlines
Contact: +1(404)715-2554 | media.bags@delta.com
Baggage:
•    Personal Item: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: Not specified
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Carry-On Baggage: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 22in x 14in x 9in (45in Linear) / 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (114cm Linear)
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Checked Baggage: $50/bag (Domestic) | $70/bag (International)
     o    Dimensions: 62in / 158cm (Linear)
     o    Weight: 50lb / 23kg
     o    Max: 25 bags
Overweight & Oversized Policy:
•    Must not exceed 100lb (45kg).
•    Must not exceed 115in (Linear).
Source(s):
•    https://www.flywithmedia.com/airline-policies/delta
•    https://travel.nbcuni.com/accordion/airline-media-bags-pricing
•    https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/special-items/fragile-bulky-other-items
JetBlue Airlines
Contact: +1 (800)538-2583 | companyblue@jetblue.com
Baggage:
•    Personal Item: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 17in x 13in x 8in / 43.2cm x 33cm x 20.32cm
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Carry-On Baggage: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 22in x 14in x 9in / 55.88cm x 35.56cm x 22.86cm
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Checked Baggage: 1st: $35 | 2nd+: $50/bag
     o    Dimensions: 62in / 157.48cm (Linear)
     o    Weight: 50lb / 22.68kg
     o    Max: Aircraft dependent. Space-available basis.
     o    E190 (100 seats): 10 bags
          •    A320 (150 seats): 20 bags
          •    A320 (162 seats): 10 bags
          •    A321 (200 seats): 25 bags
          •    A321 (Mint): No restriction
Overweight & Oversized Policy:
•    Must submit Media Bag Submission Request Form (72hrs before departure).
•    Must not exceed 99lb.
Source(s):
•    https://www.flywithmedia.com/airline-policies/jetblue-media-baggage-rates-and-policies
•    https://travel.nbcuni.com/accordion/airline-media-bags-pricing
•    https://www.jetblue.com/at-the-airport/baggage-information
southwest airlines
Contact: 1-800-435-9792
Baggage:
•    Personal Item: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: Not specified
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Carry-On Baggage: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 24in x 16in x 10in
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Checked Baggage: 1st & 2nd: FREE | 3rd+: $75/bag
     o    Dimensions: 62in / 158cm (Linear)
     o    Weight: 50lb / 23kg
     o    Max: 20 bags
Overweight & Oversized Policy:
•    Weight & Size Limits Waived**
•    Must not exceed 80in (Length).
•    Must not exceed 100lb.
Source(s):
•    https://www.flywithmedia.com/airline-policies/southwest
•    https://travel.nbcuni.com/accordion/airline-media-bags-pricing
•    https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/travel-fees.html
united airlines
Contact: +1 (800)864-8331
Baggage:
•    Personal Item: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 9in x 10in x 17in / 22cm x 25cm x 43cm
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Carry-On Baggage: 1x FREE
     o    Dimensions: 9in x 14in x 22in (45in Linear) / 23cm x 35cm x 56cm (114cm Linear)
     o    Weight: Not specified
•    Checked Baggage: $50/bag (Domestic) | $70/bag (International)
     o    Dimensions: 30in x 20in x 12in / 76cm x 52cm x 62cm
     o    Weight: 50lb (Economy) | 70lb (Business / Status)
     o    Max: TBA
Overweight & Oversized Policy:
•    51-70lb: $100/bag
•    71-100lb: $200/bag
•    Must not exceed 99.99lb.
•    Must not exceed 115in (Linear).
Source(s):
•    https://www.flywithmedia.com/airline-policies/united-airlines
•    https://travel.nbcuni.com/accordion/airline-media-bags-pricing
•    https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/baggage/media-bags.html
Last Updated: August 19th, 2024
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