SEATAC’S FAQ
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What are the baggage limitations for flying on the Patriot Express?
AMC adheres to all TSA baggage screening guidelines found at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-
screening. A complete list of permitted and prohibited items in checked and/or hand-carried items can be
found at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all.
Each passenger may check two pieces of luggage up to 70 pounds and 62 linear (length + width + height)
inches each. Motorized assistance equipment may not exceed 100 pounds in weight. Luggage allowances
may be combined per family, e.g. 4 checked items are allowed for a 2-passenger family. It is required that
all passengers should include their name, email address and current address on and inside checked
luggage. It is also advisable to place a copy of appropriate leave paperwork in checked luggage.
Any bag heavier than 70 pounds or 62 linear inches will be counted as two bags for each 70-pound
increment. The maximum price-per-bag is $125. Excess baggage fees may be paid with the government
travel card where services are available. Standard-issue B-4 duffle bags may weigh 100 pounds;
however, only one of these bags is allowed.
Bags cannot exceed 100 pounds and/or 80 linear inches.
Space Available passengers are not allowed excess baggage.
What size of baggage can I carry on with me on the aircraft?
Passengers are permitted one, 45-linear inch (length + width + height), hand-carried item, e.g. small
suitcase, garment bag, backpack. This item must fit under the seat or in available overhead compartments
in the cabin area. Items that are too large must be checked and will count against the passenger's
checked luggage limit.
One hand-carried, personal item, e.g. cosmetic case, purse, briefcase, is also permitted.
If I am vaccinated, do I still need a negative COVID test before I check-
in for my flight?
Please see our travel page for current COVID guidelines.
I am flying into Seattle on the Patriot Express, could you walk me
through what I can expect upon arrival?
If you are arriving directly from Japan or Korea, passengers will deplane and go through the new
International Arrivals Facility. The new facility is much larger than the old Customs and Immigrations,
passengers will need to be prepared to walk from the aircraft and into the facility (approximately 10-15
min walk) with all carry-on items. Gate check items/strollers are brought to you within customs, they
cannot be brought to the plane door. All passengers must claim their luggage and then proceed to
passport control. Passengers with connecting flights (without in cargo pets) can continue on and check-
in with their new airline. Passengers with in cargo pets must exit to Seattle!