AIR INDIA

Air India’s baggage allowance varies depending on travel class, route, and fare family. Here’s a breakdown:

Carry-On Baggage Allowance

• Economy Class: 7 kg (15 lb) with dimensions 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm (21.6 in x 15.7 in x 7.8 in)
• Business and First Class: 10 kg (22 lb) with the same size limits
• Personal Item: One additional item, such as a laptop bag or handbag, fitting under the seat in front of you

Checked Baggage Allowance

Domestic Flights

• Economy Class

1.     Comfort Fare: 15 kg (33 lb)
2.     Flex Fare: 25 kg (55 lb)

• Business Class:

1.     Comfort Plus Fare: 25 kg (55 lb)
2.     Flex Fare: 35 kg (77 lb)

• First Class:

1. 40 kg (88 lb)

International Flights

• To/From USA/Canada:

1. Economy Class: 2 pieces, each up to 23 kg (50 lb)
2. Business and First Class: 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg (70 lb)
3. Other International Routes: Varies depending on route and class; check Air India’s website for specifics

Excess Baggage Charges

• Domestic Flights: INR 600 per kg, with additional GST charges
• International Flights: Varies depending on route; for flights between India and the US, excess baggage fees range from $240 to $960

EMIRATES AIRLINES

Emirates Airlines has a generous baggage allowance policy, but it varies depending on your travel class and route. Here’s what you need to know:

Carry-On Baggage Allowance

• Economy Class: 1 piece, up to 7 kg (15 lbs), with dimensions 55 x 38 x 20 cm (22 x 15 x 8 in)
• Premium Economy: 1 piece, up to 10 kg (22 lbs), with dimensions 55 x 38 x 20 cm (22 x 15 x 8 in)
• Business and First Class: 2 pieces, including 1 briefcase and 1 handbag or garment bag, each up to 7 kg (15 lbs)

Checked Baggage Allowance

Weight Concept (Most Routes)

Economy Class:

• Special Fare: 20 kg (44 lbs)
• Saver Fare: 25 kg (55 lbs)
• Flex Fare: 30 kg (66 lbs)
• Flex Plus Fare: 35 kg (77 lbs)

Premium Economy: 35 kg (77 lbs)

Business Class: 40 kg (88 lbs)

First Class: 50 kg (110 lb)

Piece Concept (Flights to/From Americas and Africa)

Economy Class:

• Special Fare: 1 piece up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Saver/Flex/Flex Plus Fares: 2 pieces up to 23 kg each

Premium Economy: 2 pieces up to 23 kg each

Business and First Class: 2 pieces up to 32 kg each

Excess Baggage Charges

• Fees vary depending on route and weight
• Pre-paying for extra weight or baggage online can save up to 50-60% compared to gate fees Additional Allowances
• Emirates Skywards Members: Extra baggage allowance based on membership tier
• Infants: Extra hand luggage allowed for baby necessities and food, with a maximum weight of 5 kg (11 lbs) ¹ ²

INDIGO AIRLINES

IndiGo Airlines Baggage Allowance

Carry-On Baggage Allowance

• Weight Limit: 7 kg (15 lb) per passenger, including one personal item like a laptop bag or handbag
• Size Limit: 115 cm (45 linear inches) with dimensions 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm (length x width x height)
• Personal Item: One additional item, such as a ladies’ purse or small bag containing a laptop, not weighing more than 3 kg ¹ ² ³

Checked Baggage Allowance

Domestic Flights:

• Weight Limit: 15 kg (33 lb) per adult or child passenger
• Size Limit: 158 cm (62 linear inches) with dimensions not exceeding length + width + height
• Double or Multi-Seat Bookings: Extra 10 kg allowed

International Flights:

•  Bangkok, Kathmandu, Singapore: 20 kg (44 lb)
• Dubai, Muscat: 30 kg (66 lb)
•  Other Destinations: Varies, check IndiGo’s website for specifics

Excess Baggage Charges

• Domestic Flights: ₹400 per kg, with additional charges applying
• International Flights: ₹525 per kg, with prepaid excess baggage fees starting at ₹1656 for 3 kg ⁴ ⁵ ⁶

Special Items

• Sports Equipment: Allowed as checked baggage, with additional fees applying (₹1000 per piece)
• Musical Instruments: Allowed as checked baggage, subject to size and weight limits
• Assistive Devices: Allowed without extra charge ⁴ ³

BRITISH AIRWAYS

• Carry-On Baggage
• Personal Item: 1 bag, up to 23 kg (51 lbs), with dimensions 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 inches)
• Standard Carry-On Bag: 1 bag, up to 23 kg (51 lbs), with dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 inches)

Checked Baggage Allowance

• Economy Basic: No checked baggage included
• Economy: 1 bag, up to 23 kg (51 lbs)
• Premium Economy: 2 bags, up to 23 kg (51 lbs) each
• Business Class: 2 bags, up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each
• First Class: 3 bags, up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each

Excess Baggage Charges

• Overweight Bag Fee: £65/€75/$100/CAD 100 per bag, per one-way journey (for bags weighing 23-32 kg)
• Additional Bag Fee: varies depending on route and class, purchased online or at airport

Special Items

• Musical Instruments: allowed as checked baggage, subject to size and weight limits, and advance notification
• Sports Equipment: allowed as checked baggage, subject to size and weight limits
• Strollers: allowed as checked baggage or carried on board, subject to size limits ¹ ² ³

KLM Baggage Allowance

Carry-On Baggage

• Economy Class: 1 carry-on bag up to 12 kg (26 lb) with dimensions 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm (21.5 in x 13.5 in x 10 in), and 1 personal item like a laptop or handbag
• Business Class: 2 carry-on bags, including 1 briefcase (45 x 35 x 20 cm) and 1 handbag or garment bag (55 x 38 x 20 cm), each up to 7-18 kg (15-40 lb)

Checked Baggage Allowance

Economy Class:

•     Standard/Flex Ticket: 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) with dimensions not exceeding 158 cm (62 in)
•     Light Ticket: No checked baggage included

Premium Comfort Class:

• Standard/Flex Ticket: 2 checked bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each with dimensions not exceeding 158 cm (62 in)

Business Class:

•     Standard/Flex Ticket: 2 checked bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each with dimensions not exceeding 158 cm (62 in)
•     Light Ticket: 1 checked bag up to 32 kg (70 lb)

Excess Baggage Fees

• Overweight Bag Fee: $100-$400, depending on weight excess
• Additional Bag Fee: €85-€240 ($100-$285 USD), depending on route and bag number

Special Items

• Musical Instruments: Allowed as carry-on or checked baggage, subject to size and weight limits
• Sports Equipment: Allowed as checked baggage, with additional fees applying (e.g., golf bags $150, bicycles $200)
• Strollers and Wheelchairs: Allowed without extra charge, with advance notification recommended ¹ ²

AIRFRANCE Baggage Allowance

Carry-On Baggage

• Economy Class: 1 bag up to 12 kg (26.4 lb) with dimensions 55x35x25 cm (21.7×13.8×9.9 in), and 1 personal item
• Premium Economy: 2 bags up to 18 kg (39.7 lb) with same dimensions, and 1 personal item
• Business and La Première: 2 bags up to 18 kg (39.7 lb) with same dimensions, and 1 personal item

Checked Baggage Allowance

Economy Class:

•     Standard/Flex Ticket: 1 bag up to 23 kg (50 lb)
•     Light Ticket: No checked baggage included (available to purchase)

• Premium Economy: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each
• Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg (70.5 lb) each
• La Première: 3 bags up to 32 kg (70.5 lb) each

Excess Baggage Fees

• Within France: €45-€50 for a second piece, €70 for overweight bags
• Within Europe: €45-€50 for a second piece, €75-€300 for oversized bags, €70-€100 for overweight bags
• Intercontinental Flights: Fees vary depending on route and weight

• Additional Allowances
• Flying Blue Members: Additional baggage allowance based on membership tier
• Infants: 1 additional small baggage item up to 12 kg (26.4 lb) and 55x25x35 cm (21.6×9.8×13.7 in) ¹ ² ³

AIR CANADA BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Carry-On Baggage

• Size Limit: 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches)
• Weight Limit: No specific weight limit, but must be light enough to store in overhead compartments unaided
• Personal Item: 43 cm x 33 cm x 16 cm (17 x 13 x 6 inches), such as a purse, laptop bag, or backpack
• Additional Items: Diaper bag, umbrella, assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.) don’t count towards carry-on allowance

Checked Baggage Allowance

Size Limit: 158 cm (62 inches) total linear dimensions (length + width + height)

Weight Limit

•   Economy Class: 23 kg (50 lb)
•    Business Class: 32 kg (70 lb)

Number of Bags:

•    Economy Class: 0-1 bag, depending on fare type and route
•    Premium Economy: 2 bags
•    Business Class: 2 bags

Baggage Fees

Domestic Flights:

•     First Bag: $30-$50 CAD/USD
•     Second Bag: $50-$75 CAD/USD

International Flights:

•     First Bag: Free (some routes), $75 CAD/USD (others)
•     Second Bag: $100-$150 CAD/USD

• Excess Baggage Fees: $100-$225 CAD/USD per bag, depending on route and weight
• Overweight Bag Fees: $100 CAD/USD (for bags between 23-32 kg/50-70 lb)
• Oversized Bag Fees: $100 CAD/USD (for bags between 158-292 cm/62-115 in)

Special Items

• Musical Instruments: Allowed as carry-on or checked baggage, subject to size and weight limits
• Sports Equipment: Allowed as checked baggage, with additional fees applying
• Strollers and Wheelchairs: Allowed without extra charge, with advance notification recommended

United Airlines Baggage Allowance

Carry-On Baggage

• Standard Fare Passengers: 1 carry-on bag (max dimensions: 9 x 14 x 22 inches) and 1 personal item (max dimensions: 9 x 10 x 17 inches)

Basic Economy Passengers:

•  Domestic flights: Only 1 personal item allowed; carry-on bags must be checked at the gate for a fee ($35-$40)

•     International flights: Policies may vary by route; check specific flight details

Checked Baggage Allowance

Economy Class:

• Domestic flights: 1st checked bag ($35-$40), 2nd checked bag ($45-$50)
• International flights (e.g., USA to India): 2 checked bags free (23 kg each)
• Premium Economy & Business Class: Up to 2 checked bags allowed (max weight: 70 lbs/32 kg each)
• Weight and Size Limits: Max weight 50 lbs (23 kg) for economy, 70 lbs (32 kg) for business; max size 62 linear inches (157 cm)

• Excess Baggage Fees
• Overweight Bag Fees: $100-$200 per bag (depending on route and weight)
• Oversized Bag Fees: $200-$400 per bag (depending on route and size)
• Additional Bag Fees: $150-$200 per bag (depending on route)

• Special Items
• Musical Instruments: Allowed as carry-on or checked baggage, subject to size and weight limits
• Sports Equipment: Allowed as checked baggage, with additional fees applying
• Strollers and Wheelchairs: Allowed without extra charge, with advance notification recommended

Tips

• Pre-pay for checked bags online to save $5 per bag
• Use United Airlines’ baggage calculator to estimate fees for your specific route
• Measure and weigh bags carefully to avoid excess fees

Lufthansa Luggage Allowance

Carry-On Baggage

• Economy and Premium Economy: 1 carry-on bag up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs) with dimensions 55x40x23 cm (21.6×15.7×9 inches), and 1 personal item
• Business and First Class: 2 carry-on bags up to 8 kg each with same dimensions, and 1 personal item
• Personal Item: Handbag, laptop bag, or similar, fitting under the seat in front of you

Checked Baggage Allowance

Intercontinental Flights:

• Economy Class: 1 bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs) with max dimensions 158 cm (62 inches)
• Premium Economy: 2 bags up to 23 kg each
• Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg each
• First Class: 3 bags up to 32 kg each

European Flights:

•  Economy Light: No free checked bag (can be purchased)
• Economy Classic/Flex: 1 bag up to 23 kg
•  Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg each

Excess Baggage Fees

• Overweight/ Oversized Bags: Fees vary by route and weight
• Europe: €50 (approx. $57 USD) for bags up to 32 kg
• Medium Hauls: €120 (approx. $138 USD) for bags up to 32 kg
• Long-Haul: €150 (approx. $172 USD) for bags up to 32 kg
• Additional Bag Fees: Vary depending on route and class

Special Items

• Strollers and Wheelchairs: Allowed without extra charge, with advance notification recommended
• Musical Instruments: Allowed as carry-on or checked baggage, subject to size and weight limits
• Sports Equipment: Allowed as checked baggage, with additional fees applying ¹ ² ³