Checked Bag

Category: travel

Large luggage transported in the aircraft’s cargo hold rather than the passenger cabin.

Checked bags are inducted into the automated sorting system, where they undergo explosive trace detection and automated load balancing before being loaded into the aircraft belly. They are reclaimed by the passenger at the destination baggage claim.

Common Examples

• We checked our larger luggage to avoid the hassle of navigating the cabin with heavy bags.
• All checked bags must have the owner’s name and contact information visible in case of tag damage or misrouting.