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Airline Baggage Allowance Chart
Want to know which airlines have the most generous baggage policy? Take a look at our table below which shows each airline's policy for free carry-on and free checked baggage.
This table shows the baggage allowance on the standard Economy fare unless stated otherwise.
| AIRLINE | FREE CARRY-ON BAGGAGE? | FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE? |
|---|---|---|
| Adria | 1 item of carry-on baggage weighing up to 8kg/18lbs. | No free baggage. |
| Aegean | 1 free carry-on bag weighing up to 8kg/18lbs. |
No free baggage in Economy GoLight. 1 item of free baggage up to 23kg/51lbs in Economy Flex. |
| Aer Lingus | 1 free carry-on baggage up to 10kg/22lbs (7kg/16lbs on regional flights). | No free baggage allowance. |
| Aeroflot | 1 free carry-on bag weighing up to 10kg/22lbs. | 1 free bag weighing up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 8kg/18lbs on domestic flights. 1 free baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs on international flights. |
No free checked baggage on Economy Promo. 1 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on international flights to USA or Mexico on Economy Base. |
| Aeromexico | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 10kg/22lbs in Main Cabin. | Domestic Flights 1 free checked baggage of up to 25kg/55lbs. International Flights 1 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| AirAsia | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 7kg/16lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| Air Astana | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 8kg/18lbs. | 1 free checked baggage of up to 20kg/44lbs on Economy Class. 1 free checked baggage of up to 30kg/66lbs on Economy Sleeper. |
| Air Baltic | 1 free carry-on bag and 1 free personal item. These must not exceed the weight of 8kg/18lbs combined. | No free checked baggage. |
| Air Canada | 1 free carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| Air China | 1 free carry-on bag | Domestic Flights 1 free item of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg/44lbs. 1 free item of checked baggage up to 23kg/51lbs on routes between:
2 free items of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on routes between:
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| Air France | 1 free item of carry-on baggage and 1 personal item with a maximum weight of 12kg/27lbs. | No free checked baggage on Economy Basic. 1 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on all other Economy fares. |
| Air India | 1 free item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs. | Domestic Flights 1 free checked baggage of up to 25kg/55lbs. International Flights 2 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on most international flights. |
| Air Italy | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 8kg/18lbs. | No free checked baggage on Economy light. 1 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on all other Economy fares. |
| Air New Zealand | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 7kg/16lbs. | 1 free checked bag of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Air Serbia | 1 free carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 8kg/18lbs. | On flights across Europe and between Europe and Beirut/Tel Aviv:
On flights between Belgrade and the USA:
On flights between the USA and other destinations (not Belgrade):
On flights between Europe and Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Brisbane, Colombo, Dammam, Dubai, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Kuwait, Lahore, Melbourne, Muscat, Nairobi, Perth, Phuket, Riyadh, Sydney Singapore, Seoul, Seychelles:
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| Air Tahiti Nui | 1 piece of free carry-on baggage up to 10kg/22lbs. | 1 free checked baggage up to 23kg/51lbs on Moana Economy. No free checked baggage on 'Eco LIght'. |
| Air Transat | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage on Economy light. 1 free item of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on all other Economy fares. |
| Aircalin | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Total baggage allowance of 23kg/51lbs. |
| Alitalia | 1 item of free carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 8kg/18lbs. | No free checked baggage in Economy light. 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs in standard Economy. |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 item of free carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs. | Domestic Flights 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage on domestic flights. International Flights 2 items of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece. |
| American Airlines | 1 item of free carry-on baggage. No weight limit as long as it fits within the dimensions of 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm (22in x 14in x 9in). | 1 free item of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on transatlantic, transpacific and flights to South America. No free checked baggage on all other flights. |
| Asiana | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | Domestic Flights 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage. International Flights 1 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on all international non-US routes. 2 items of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on international US routes. |
| Austrian Airlines | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 8kg/18lbs. | No free checked baggage on Economy light. 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Avianca | 1 item of free carry-on bag of up to 10kg/22lbs. | 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Azul | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | Domestic flights and flights around South America: 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. Flights to the US and Europe: 2 items of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece. |
| Bangkok Airways | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 5kg/11lbs. | 1 free checked bag of up to 20kg/44lbs. |
| British Airways | 1 free carry-on bag and 1 free personal item with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs combined. | No free checked baggage on basic fare. 1 or 2 free items of checked baggage up of to 23kg/51lbs per piece on all other Economy fares. |
| Brussels Airlines | 1 free item of carry-on baggage and 1 free personal item with a combined maximum weight of 12kg/27lbs. | The standard for international routes is 23kg/51lbs of free checked baggage per passenger. However, this may differ depending on the route flown. |
| Caribbean Airlines | 10kg/22lbs of free carry-on baggage. | 1 free checked bag of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Cathay Dragon | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 7kg/16lbs. | 2 pieces of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 30kg/66lbs combined. |
| Cathay Pacific | 1 free carry-on bag weighing a maximum of 7kg/16lbs. | 30kg/66lbs of free checked baggage (maximum 2 pieces) on most flights. 2 pieces of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs per piece on flights to/from or via the Americas. 1 piece of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on flights to/from Auckland and Christchurch. |
| China Airlines | 1 free item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg/16lbs. | 30kg/66lbs of checked baggage for flights outside of the Americas and Canada and the US. 2 pieces of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece for flights to and from the Americas and Canada and the US. |
| China Eastern | 1 free item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs. | 1 item of checked baggage of up to 20kg/44lbs on domestic and regional flights. 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on other flights. |
| China Southern | 1 free item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 5kg/11lbs. | 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage on domestic flights (excluding Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan). 1 piece of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs on flights from South Korea to China. 2 pieces of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs per piece on international flights to/from Japan, America, Oceania, Russia, Dubai, Singapore. 1 piece of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 32kg/71lbs on flights to/from the Middle East and West Asia. 1 piece of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs on all other international flights. |
| Condor Airlines | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 6kg/13lbs. | 1 item of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs on flights to USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. 1 item of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg/44lbs on all other flights. |
| Copa Airlines | 1 item of free carry-on baggage weighing up to 10kg/22lbs. | 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on all flights. |
| Croatia Airlines | 1 piece of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 8kg/18lbs. | No free checked baggage in Economy Class 'FlyEasy'. 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs in Economy Class 'FlyOpti' and 'FlyFlexi'. |
| Delta | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs (7kg/16lbs on flights to Singapore). |
Domestic Flights No free checked baggage. International Flights 1 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Egyptair | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 8kg/18lbs. | Domestic Flights 1 item of free checked baggage of up 23kg/51lbs. International Flights 2 items of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs per piece. |
| El AL | 1 item of free carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 8kg/18lbs. |
1 item of free checked baggage of up 23kg/51lbs. |
| Emirates | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Travelling to the Americas and flights originating from Africa: 1 free item of checked baggage of between 15–35kg (33-77lbs) in Economy, depending on the class fare. All other flights: 1 free item of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs in Economy Special and Saver. |
| Etihad | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Generally 1 free item of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs, but depends on the route. |
| Eva Air | 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | On flights to and from the US and Canada and specific South American countries: 2 items of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece. |
| Finnair | 1 item of free carry-on baggage and 1 free personal item with a maximum combined weight of 8kg/18lbs. | No free checked baggage in Economy light. 1 piece of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs in with standard Economy and all other Economy fares. |
| Flybe | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| Garuda Indonesia | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Domestic Flights 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage. International Flights 30kg/66lbs of free checked baggage. |
| Gulf Air | 1 free piece carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 7kg/16lbs. | 1 piece of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on Economy on Economy Deal & Basic. 2 pieces of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on all other Economy fares. |
| Hainan | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 5kg/11lbs on domestic routes. 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs on international routes. |
1 piece of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on European flights. 2 pieces of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on flights to the US, Canada and Mexico. 1/2 piece of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 23–40kg (51-88lbs) on domestic flights, depending on the route. |
| Hawaiian | 1 free item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 11.5kg/26lbs. | Domestic Flights No free checked baggage. International Flights 1 free checked bag of up to 23kg/51lbs on flights to/from American Samoa and Tahiti. 2 items of free checked baggage of up to 32kg/71lbs on flights originating from North America to Australia & New Zealand. 2 items of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on flights originating from North America to China, Japan and Korea. |
| Hong Kong Airlines | 1 free item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg/16lbs. | 2 pieces of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on flights within/to Southwest Pacific and Saipan, Canada, USA, Maldives and Russia. 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage on all other flights. |
| Iberia | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | As a general rule:
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| Icelandair | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage in Economy Light. 1 free item of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs in all other Economy fares. |
| Indigo | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Domestic Flights 15kg of free checked baggage. International Flights 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage on flights to Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Doha, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kathmandu, Kuala, Kuala Lumpur, Male, Phuket & Singapore. 30kg of free checked baggage on flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat & Sharjah. |
| Jet2 | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| Jet Airways | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Free checked baggage, but dependant on the route flown. Minimum of 20kg/44lbs. |
| Jetstar | 1 item of free carry-on baggage and 1 small personal item with a combined weight of 7kg/16lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| KLM | 1 free item of carry-on baggage and 1 free personal item with a maximum combined weight of 12kg/27lbs. | 1 free item of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Korean Air | 1 free carry-on bag and 1 free personal item that doesn't exceed the weight of 12kg/27lbs. | 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage on:
1 free item of 23kg/51lbs checked baggage on flights:
2 items of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on flights:
2 items of free checked baggage of up to 32kg/71lbs per piece on flights:
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| La Compagnie | 1 free carry-on bag and 1 free personal item with a maximum combined weight of 18kg/40lbs. | 2 items of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 32kg/71lbs per piece. |
| LEVEL | 1 piece of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| Lufthansa | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 8kg/18lbs. | 1 free checked bag of up to 23kg/51lbs on intercontinental flights regardless of Economy fare. 1 free checked bag of up to 23kg/51lbs on European flights in Economy Classic. No free checked baggage on European fights in Economy basic. |
| Malaysia Airlines | 1 piece of free carry-on with a maximum weight of 7kg/16lbs. | Domestic flights:
International flights:
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| Middle East Airlines (MEA) | 1 free item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs. | 20–40kg (44-88lbs) of free checked baggage, depending on route flown. |
| Norwegian | 1 free carry-on of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| Oman Air | 1 free carry-on bag. | 2 items of free checked baggage with a maximum combined weight of 30kg/66lbs. |
| Pakistan International Airlines | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Domestic Flight 1 item of carry-on baggage of up to 20kg/44lbs. International Flights 20kg/44lbs+ on international flights, depending on the route. |
| Philippine Airlines | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Domestic flights No free baggage in Economy Supersaver. 1 free bag of up to 10kg/22lbs in Economy saver. 1 free bag of up to 20kg/44lbs in all other Economy fares. International flights 1 free bag of up to 25kg/55lbs of checked baggage on flights to (to/from the Philippines):
1 free bag of up to 30kg/66lbs on flights to (to/from the Philippines):
2 free bags of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on flights to (to/from the Philippines):
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| Qantas | 10kg/22lbs of carry-on baggage on domestic flights not operated by Dash 8 aircraft. 7kg/16lbs of free carry-on baggage on all other domestic and international flights. |
Domestic Flights 1 piece of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. International Flights 1 piece of checked baggage of up to 30kg/66lbs on international flights, excluding North & South America. 2 pieces of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on international flights to/from North & South America. |
| Qatar Airways | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 7kg/16lbs. | 2 pieces of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on:
45kg/99lbs of free checked baggage on:
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| Royal Jordanian | 1 piece of free carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | 2 pieces of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece on:
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| Ryanair | No free carry-on baggage. | No free checked baggage. |
| SAS | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 8kg/18lbs. | No free checked baggage on SAS Go Light. 1 free item of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on SAS Go. |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 5kg/11lbs. | Domestic Flights 1 free checked bag of up to 20kg/44lbs. |
| Silk Air | 1 piece of checked baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Flights to/from USA 2 pieces of checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs per piece. All other flights 1 piece of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 30kg/66lbs. |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 piece of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Flights to/from the USA 2 pieces of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs per piece. All other flights 1 piece of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 30kg/66lbs. |
| South African Airways | 1 piece of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 8kg/18lbs. | 1 piece of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs. |
| Spicejet | 1 piece of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs in weight. | Domestic flights 1 x 15kg/33lbs of free checked baggage. International flights 1 x 20–30kg (44-66lbs) of free checked baggage. |
| SriLankan Airlines | 1 item of carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Flights to/from the Americas 2 pieces of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs per bag All other flights 1 item of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 30kg/66lbs. |
| SWISS | 1 item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 8kg/18lbs. | 1 item of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs. No free checked baggage for flights within Europe in Economy Light. |
| TAP Portugal | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 8kg/18lbs. | 1 item of free checked baggage of up 23kg/51lbs. |
| Tarom Airways | 1 free carry-on bag and 1 personal item with a combined maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs. | 1 free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Thai Airways | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 7kg/16lbs. | Domestic Flights 30kg/66lbs of free checked baggage. to/from USA & Canada 2 pieces of free checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg/51lbs per piece. All other flights 30kg/66lbs of free checked baggage. |
| Thomas Cook | 1 item of carry-on baggage of up to 8kg/18lbs. | Long haul flights 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage. Long haul flights to USA 23kg/51lbs of free checked baggage. All other flights 15kg/33lbs of free checked baggage. |
| TUI | 1 item of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs. | 15–20kg (33-44lbs) of free checked baggage. |
| Turkish Airways | 1 item of carry-on baggage of up to 8kg/18lbs. | Domestic flights 15–20kg (33-44lbs) of free checked baggage International flights 20kg/44lbs of free checked baggage. |
| United | 1 free personal item on basic economy. | No free checked baggage on basic economy. |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1 free item of carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage on Economy light. 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs on Economy classic. |
| Virgin Australia | 1 free piece of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg/16lbs. | Short-Haul Flights 1 item of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. Long-Haul Flights 2 items of free checked baggage of up to 23kg/51lbs. |
| Vistara | 1 free carry-on bag of up to 7kg/16lbs. | 15kg/33lbs of free checked baggage. |
| Vueling | 1 free carry-on with a maximum weight of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| Wizz Air | 1 free carry-on item of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
| XL Airways | 1 item of free carry-on baggage of up to 10kg/22lbs. | No free checked baggage. |
Airlines that allow 2 or more free checked bags
This table lists the allowance for each airline's Economy Class (standard unless stated otherwise).
| AIRLINE | NO./WEIGHT OF FREE CHECKED BAGS | ROUTE |
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| Adria | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) |
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| Air India | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | All international flights |
| Air Serbia | 2 free checked bags |
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| All Nippon Airways | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | All international flights |
| Asiana Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | All international US routes |
| Azul | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | Flights to the US and Europe |
| British Airways | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | Specific routes |
| Cathay Dragon | 2 free checked bags (30kg/66lbs combined) | All flights |
| Cathay Pacific | 2 free checked bags (30kg/66lbs combined) | All flights |
| China Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | Flights to and from the Americas and Canada and the US |
| China Southern | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | International flights to/from:
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| Egyptair | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | All international flights |
| Eva Air | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | To and from the US and to certain South American countries |
| Garuda Indonesia | No max number of baggage (max 20kg/44lbs on domestic flights max 30kg/66lbs on international flights) | All flights |
| Gulf Air | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | All flights (excl Deal & Basic fare) |
| Hainan Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | to the US, Canada and Mexico |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs or 32kg/71lbs per piece) | Flights originating from North America to Australia & New Zealand (32kg/71lbs) Flights originating from North America to China, Japan and Korea ((23kg/51lbs) |
| Hong Kong Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | To/within Southwest Pacific, Saipan, Canada, USA, Maldives and Russia |
| Indigo | No max number of baggage (15kg/33lbs for domestic, 20kg/44lbs for international and 30kg/66lbs for others) | Domestic flights (15kg/33lbs) International flights (20kg/44lbs) Flights to:
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| Korean Air | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs or 32kg/71lbs per piece) | To/from the Americas (excl Brazil) (23kg/51lbs) To/from Brazil (32kg/71lbs) |
| La Compagnie | 2 free checked bags (32kg/71lbs per piece) | All flights |
| Oman Air | 2 free checked bags (combined weight of 30kg/66lbs) | All flights |
| Philippine Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | From the Philippines to:
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| Qantas | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | International flights to/from North & South America |
| Qatar Airways | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece or 30-40kg/66-88lbs combined) | All flights |
| Royal Jordanian | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | To/from Cairo, Khartoum, KSA and North America |
| Silk Air | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | To/from the US |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs piece) | To/from the US |
| SriLankan Airlines | 2 free checked bags (23kg/51lbs per piece) | To/from the Americas |
| Thai Airways | 2 free checked bags | To/from the USA & Canada |
| Virgin Australia | 2 free checked bags | All long-haul-flights |
How do I add extra baggage?
If the free baggage allowance isn't enough for your trip and you'd like to take more baggage, you have a few options:
- Add your baggage at the time of booking
If you make a booking with Alternative Airlines, you can add baggage at the time of booking on a number of airlines. For full information on how to do this and the list of airlines that its available with can be found on our how to add baggage page - Add your baggage after booking online
If you decide you'd like to add baggage after you've made your booking, you'll be able to do this directly on the airline's website, subject to availability - Add your baggage after booking at the airport
Alternatively, you can add baggage to your booking at the airport. However, we only suggest this as a last resort, as baggage fees at the airport are significantly higher than online
Which airline is the best for free baggage?
Out of all the airlines, La Compagnie is the best for free baggage and give the most generous free baggage allowance. The airline offers 18kg/40lbs of free carry-on baggage and up to 64kg/141lbs of free checked baggage, no matter which fare you buy.
Here is the full list of airlines with the most generous free baggage allowance:
- Aeromexico
10kg/22lbs of free carry-on baggage. 23kg/51lbs of free checked baggage on international flights. 25kg/55lbs of free checked baggage on domestic flights - Air India
10kg/22lbs of free carry-on baggage. 23kg/51lbs of free checked baggage on international flights. 25kg/55lbs of free checked baggage on domestic flights - Cathay Pacific/Cathay Dragon
7kg/16lbs of free carry-on baggage. 46kg/102lbs of free checked baggage on flights to/from the Americas. 30kg/66lbs of free checked baggage on all other flights. - La Compagnie
18kg/40lbs of free carry-on baggage. 64kg/141lbs of free checked baggage on all flights. - Oman Air
One free carry-on bag (no weight stated). 30kg/66lbs of free checked baggage on all flights. - Sri Lankan Airlines
7kg/16lbs of free carry-on baggage. 30–46kg/66-102lbs of free checked baggage, depending on the route flown - Thai Airways
7kg/16lbs of free carry-on baggage. 30–46kg/66-102lbs of free checked baggage, depending on the route flown
Do airlines always give free carry-on baggage?
Most airlines do give free carry-on baggage. However, there are some exceptions where ultra-low-cost airlines will allow you to take a free small personal item but no free carry-on bag. Some examples of this are:
What can I take in my baggage?
There are different rules for what you can take in your checked baggage and what you can take in your carry-on baggage. Carry-on baggage rules tend to be a lot more strict, for example, you can't take liquids that are more than 100ml/3.4oz in your carry-on baggage. Take a look at our prohibited items list to find out more.
Is free baggage different for domestic and international flights?
Yes, free baggage allowance does usually differ for domestic and international flights. As a general rule, international flights usually give a bigger free checked baggage allowance. One reason for this is because international flights are usually operated by widebody aircraft, which have the capacity to carry more weight than smaller aircraft.
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