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Guess they were dependents?
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/baggage-checked.aspx
Active Duty U.S. military personnel with IDUp to 5 Bags Free.
$50 for each additional bag.
U.S. military dependents with ID and travel ordersUp to 5 Bags Free.
$50 for each additional bag.
Wonder how many bags they were trying to check?