I recently flew with Cape Air from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard, and figuring out the baggage situation was easier than I expected once I went through it myself. When I first booked my ticket, I didn’t realize that Cape Air’s planes are smaller, so their baggage limits are stricter than major airlines. Each passenger can usually bring one small carry-on and a personal item, but checked bags have specific weight limits (usually around 50 lbs) and extra fees if you go over.
Here’s what I did to add baggage: after booking my ticket, I went to the Cape Air website and logged into “Manage My Trip.” There’s an option to add checked luggage there — just select how many bags you’re bringing and pay the fee online (which was cheaper than paying at the airport). If you’re unsure or have special luggage, you can also call their support team directly — they’re super helpful and quick to confirm everything.
I’d recommend adding baggage in advance since space on the plane is limited. It saved me a lot of time and stress at check-in. Plus, having everything pre-booked makes the flight day so much smoother.
