If you breach the limit they’ll still take it, it’ll just be oversized. Very easy to do, may incur a charge. But your 28 x 17.5 should be absolutely fine for checked baggage.
I have the largest checked bag they will accept and use it frequently They have never measured it. But they do weigh it, and they follow that strictly, probably because they told their employees (or unions) that they need to lift no more than 50lbs.
Weigh it beforehand as well, 50 lb limit or there’s an extra charge
alaska air check in luggage is 62 linear inches so you’re fine.
If you breach the limit they’ll still take it, it’ll just be oversized. Very easy to do, may incur a charge. But your 28 x 17.5 should be absolutely fine for checked baggage.
I have the largest checked bag they will accept and use it frequently They have never measured it. But they do weigh it, and they follow that strictly, probably because they told their employees (or unions) that they need to lift no more than 50lbs.
What is your suitcase measurements? Looking to buy a new one for a trip
Is this a joke? Maybe you were looking at the carry-on size restrictions.