Passenger checks 75 bags while flying out from New York's JFK airport
Published on Sep 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
You think you’ve seen everything, and then you see a passenger check 75 bags in while flying out from New York’s JFK airport.
While we are given a small amount of information about why the passenger decided to check so much luggage, there is photo evidence of both the receipt and all of the blue bags.
The internet remained skeptical about whether an airline would allow that many bags, and whether it would be worth it to spend that much money on flying with so many bags.
Most US carriers place very strict limits on the amount of checked luggage a person can bring with them on a plane, the usual number is far less than 75.
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How can a Passenger check in 75 bags while flying?
It seems that whenever you fly, the airline changes the rules on how many bags you can legally check before the airplane gets overcrowded. But we’re pretty sure that 75 bags is slightly over the maximum limit.
However, it seems that this was more than just someone traveling on vacation with a lot of different outfit options, and more like someone trying to send humanitarian aid abroad.
According to the original poster, the 75 blue bags were packed full of medical kits and combat application tourniquets.
Most American airlines have tight limits on the amount of checked luggage a person can bring with them on a flight, and usually the absolute maximum is 10.
It was a case of extenuating circumstances
The original poster said that he would call the airline in advance, explain the situation in advance, and book all 75 pieces of baggage.
Turns out, it costs significantly less to fly with 75 pieces of luggage than it does to ship them over, with each piece clocking in at $108 apiece.
While the internet was initially skeptical, comments shifted to those of support, praising the original poster for taking the initiative during a time of need for a noble cause.
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Daisy Edwards is a Content Writer at supercarblondie.com. Daisy has more than five years’ experience as a qualified journalist, having graduated with a History and Journalism degree from Goldsmiths, University of London and a dissertation in vintage electric vehicles. Daisy specializes in writing about cars, EVs, tech and luxury lifestyle. When she's not writing, she's at a country music concert or working on one of her many unfinished craft projects.
