BAGGAGE RULES
 NOTE
"Many of major US and European airlines have changed baggage policy under piece scheme.
Now they allow 2 piece of total 50 pounds instead of 70 pounds.
Please make it sure with concerned airline directly."
How Much Luggage Can I Carry ?
On all flights from USA, to USA and within USA, free baggage allowance is two checked and one carry-on bags.
Checked baggage :
Should generally not exceed a linear dimension of 62" and a weight of 50 lbs. (each piece, total of two pieces allowed).
Only British Airways and Air India allows 70 lbs per piece (not valid on code share flights or on connection flights with other airlines).
Carry-on baggage :
Must fit under the seat or in an overhead compartment. A good rule of thumb is that the bag should measure on more than 9" x 14" x 22" (total dimensions).
| AIRLINE |
CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE |
CARRY-ON BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE |
|
Number of Pcs |
Size |
Weight |
Number of Pcs |
Size |
Weight |
| Aer Lingus |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Aeroflot |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
10 LBS |
| Air Afrique |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Air Canada |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
15 LBS |
| Air China |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
- |
| Air France |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
22" |
- |
| Air India |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
- |
| Air Jamaica |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
40 LBS |
| Air New Zealand |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
11 LBS |
| Alaska |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Alitalia |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| America West |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
15 LBS |
| American |
2 |
- |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Austrian |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
12 LBS |
| Avianca |
2 |
- |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Brazilian |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
- |
- |
- |
| British Airways |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
13 LBS |
| Canadian |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
45 LBS |
| Cathay Pacific |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
11 LBS |
| China Air |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Continental |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Delta Airlines |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| El Al (Israel) |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
39" |
- |
| Ethiopian |
2 |
- |
44 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| EVA (Taiwan, ROC) |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
15 LBS |
| Finnair |
2 |
- |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
22 LBS |
| Frontier Airlines |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
- |
| Hawaiian Airlines |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Iberian Air |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
22 LBS |
| Icelandic Air |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
11 LBS |
| Japan Air |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
- |
| KLM |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Korean Air |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Lufthansa |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
18 LBS |
| Northwest |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Olympic Air |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| P.I.A |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Qantas |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
11 LBS |
| SAS (Scandanavia) |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
46" |
18 LBS |
| SAA (South African) |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
20 LBS |
| Sabena |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Singapore Air |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
15 LBS |
| Southwest Air |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| Swissair |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| T.A.P. (Portugal) |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| TWA |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
50" |
15 LBS |
| Thai Airways |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
- |
| United Airlines |
2 |
*62" / 55" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
15 LBS |
| USAir |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
45" |
40 LBS |
| Varig (Brazil) |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
10 LBS |
| Virgin Atlantic Air |
2 |
62" |
50 LBS |
1 |
- |
11 LBS |
Articles considered as a single piece of baggage
The following articles, irrespective of their actual dimensions, may be considered as a piece of baggage at 135 cm (53 inches):
- one sleeping bag or bedroll
- one rucksack/knapsack/backpack
- one pair of snow skis with one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski boots
- one golf bag, golf clubs and pair of golf shoes
- one duffle-type bag or B-4 type bag
- one suitably packed bicycle
- one pair of standard water skis or one slalom water ski
- suitably packed fishing equipment comprising not more than two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of fishing boots and one fishing tackle box
- certain sporting firearms (subject to each airlines conditions of carriage)
- any portable musical instrument not exceeding 100 cm (39 inches) in length
Excess baggage charge
- The excess baggage charge levied on baggage in excess of the free allowance is determined
by a number of factors: the city or country of departure; city or country of arrival;
and, in a number of instances, by the airline of travel. Each combination of factors
has a standard excess baggage fee
- Each bag in excess of the number permitted which does not exceed the dimensions/weight limits is charged at the standard fee
- Any piece of baggage in excess of 203 cm (80 inches) or in excess of the 32 kg (70 lb) or, within North America 23 kg (50 lb), weight limit will not be carried unless prior handling arrangements are made with the airline. If accepted for carriage, such bags are weighed and charged at three times the standard fee for any amount up to 45 kg (99 lb) and at the standard fee for each additional 10 kg (22 lb) or fraction thereof
- An excess baggage charge is levied
on baggage in excess of the free allowance. The charge is 1.5% of the
highest normal direct adult one way economy class (in local currency)
for each kilogram in excess of the free allowance
Special charges
Special charges apply for the carriage of:
- bulky or fragile items as hand baggage warranting the use of one or more additional seats. To/from the USA the normal piece system excess charges apply but the minimum charge will be 75% of the full one-way adult fare for the class used by the passenger. Elsewhere, a standard excess charge of 75% of the full one-way adult fare for the class used by the passenger applies
- accompanied pets. The animal and container cannot be allowed in the passenger's free allowance. To/from USA the normal excess baggage fee is charged. Elsewhere, the charge is twice the standard fee
- snow skiing and golf equipment. If in excess of the normal free allowance, one set of skis/ski poles/ski boots will be carried at 25% of the standard excess baggage fee and one golf bag/golf shoes at 50% of the standard fee. Additional sets are charged at the full standard fee
- one golf bag, golf clubs and pair of golf shoes
- one duffle-type bag or B-4 type bag
- one suitably packed bicycle
- one pair of standard water skis or one slalom water ski
- suitably packed fishing equipment comprising not more than two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of fishing boots and one fishing tackle box
- certain sporting firearms (subject to each airlines conditions of carriage)
- any portable musical instrument not exceeding 100 cm (39 inches) in length
Any piece of baggage in excess of 203 cm (80 inches) or in excess of the 23 kg (50 lb), weight limit will not be carried unless prior handling arrangements are made with the airline.
If accepted for carriage, such bags are weighed and charged at three times the standard fee for any amount up to 45 kg (99 lb) and at the standard fee for each additional 10 kg (22 lb) or fraction thereof
Dangerous goods & passenger baggage
- Explosives: Fireworks, flares, toy gun caps
- Corrosives: Car batteries, mercury
- Flammable materials: Petrol, lighter fuel, thinners, paint, non-safety matches, lighters
- Gases: Camping gas, tear gas, mace, CS gas devices
- Poisons: Weed killers, insecticide
However, some items are permitted and these include:
- Alcoholic beverages: not exceeding 70% alcohol by volume, in containers of up to 5 litres (maximum of 5 litres per person)
- Medical or toilet items (including aerosols): Hair sprays, deodorants, perfumes & after shaves in containers not exceeding 500gr or 500ml (maximum of 2 litres per person)
- Gas-powered hair curlers: one per person, provided the safety cover is fitted at all times. Separate refills are NOT permitted
- Safety matches or lighter: When carried on the person. Lighter refills are NOT permitted
- Battery powered wheelchairs: In the hold, contact airline in advance to check whether special conditions apply
Certain other specific items of dangerous goods are also permitted, contact airline for further information
Carry-on items
These are smaller items that passengers can take with them onto the aircraft as listed below:
- 1 overcoat, wrap or blanket
- 1 umbrella or walking stick
- 1 small camera
- 1 pair of binoculars
- A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight
- 1 handbag, pocket book or purse, i.e. which is appropriate to normal travelling dress and is not being used as a container for the transportation of articles which would otherwise be regarded as baggage
- Infant's food for consumption on flight
- 1 infant's carrying basket
- 1 fully collapsible stroller or pushchair (in cabin or cargo compartment of the aircraft)
- 1 fully collapsible wheelchair and/or 1 pair of crutches and/or braces or other prosthetic device for the passenger's use
- 'Seeing eye/Hearing dog' (dogs trained to assist the blind or deaf).
Note: The dog, when properly harnessed, may be permitted to accompany such passenger in the cabin but shall not be permitted to occupy a seat
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