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Self-Tagging

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What is Self-Tagging?

Self-Tagging speeds up the check-in process by allowing you to print your own bag tags and tag your own checked bags. You can utilize our new self-tagging kiosks located at the ticket counter inside the airport to check in for your flight, print your boarding pass, upgrade to Business Select®, change your reservation, and now, check and tag your own bags.

As always, our friendly Customer Service Agents will be on hand during the process should you need further assistance.

Tip: Please ensure your luggage tag is securely fastened to each bag with your personal information. This will help us return the bag to you in case it gets lost. Personal luggage tags should include the owner's full name, phone number, and email address. As an added precaution, include contact information inside your bag in case the luggage tag is accidentally removed while in transit. Learn more about our policies for lost or damaged baggage.

Self-Tagging Cities

Self-Tagging is currently located in the following cities; however, we are adding cities frequently, so check back often.

  • Albany
  • Albuquerque
  • Atlanta
  • Austin
  • Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
  • Birmingham
  • Boston Logan
  • Bozeman/Yellowstone
  • Buffalo/Niagara Falls
  • Burbank
  • Cancun
  • Chicago (Midway)
  • Chicago (O'hare)
  • Cincinnati
  • Cleveland
  • Colorado Springs
  • Columbus
  • Dallas (Love Field)
  • Denver (DEN)
  • Detroit
  • Ft. Lauderdale (FLL)
  • Ft. Myers/Naples
  • Grand Cayman
  • Grand Rapids
  • Hilo
  • Honolulu
  • Houston (Bush-Intercontl)
  • Houston (Hobby)
  • Indianapolis
  • Kahului (Maui)
  • Kansas City
  • Kona
  • Las Vegas
  • Lihue
  • Long Beach
  • Long Island/Islip MacArthur
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Manchester, NH
  • Miami
  • Milwaukee
  • Minneapolis
  • Montego Bay
  • Myrtle Beach
  • Nashville
  • New Orleans
  • New York (LaGuardia)
  • Oakland
  • Omaha
  • Ontario/LA
  • Orange County
  • Orlando
  • Palm Springs
  • Philadelphia
  • Phoenix
  • Pittsburgh
  • Portland, OR
  • Providence
  • Providenciales
  • Puerto Vallarta
  • Punta Cana
  • Reno/Tahoe
  • Sacramento
  • St. Louis
  • Salt Lake City
  • San Antonio
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco (SFO)
  • San Jose (SJC)
  • San Jose (SJO)
  • San Juan
  • Sarasota
  • Seattle/Tacoma
  • Los Cabos
  • Tampa
  • Washington - Reagan (DCA)

How It Works

Self-Tagging is easy! When entering the airport, locate the self-tagging area and retrieve your reservation on a self-tagging kiosk. Follow the instructions on the screen and make sure to indicate the number of bags each Customer will be checking. Follow the directions below to tag your bag, and then take your tagged bag to the designated Bag Drop location.

Note: Be sure to double check that the printed tag reflects your correct flight number and destination.

  1. 1 PEEL Peel back indicated area and keep as claim check. The indicated area to be peeled is located at the back middle part of the sticker.
  2. 2 ATTACH Slide tag through bag handle and match ends together.
  3. 3 DROP Drop bag at designated area.