Airlines Modify Excess Accompanied Baggage Fees for Military Published Sept. 17, 2008 By Passenger Travel 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Major airlines have recently modified their excess accompanied baggage policy for military members traveling on official business. Military members are required to show military I.D. to check up to three bags with no charge. Weight allowance and size restrictions vary by airline. Please note that some carriers have included dependents and other carriers never had a third-bag fee policy for excess accompanied baggage. Bags that exceed the weight and size restriction may also be subject to additional charges. A few actions a traveler can take for a smoother check-in are: 1. Military Services should ensure that members who require excess accompanied baggage have "excess accompanied baggage" authorized on travel orders in accordance with the Service's excess baggage guidance. 2. Military members who do not have a travel charge card or personal charge card are strongly advised to request an advance if such charges are anticipated. 3. Travelers should review airline policies on their respective websites to ensure compliance with weight and size restrictions.