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Airlines Baggage Allowance
by Francisca Ribeiro, Marketing & Communication
Published December 29, 2022
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At LUGGit, we understand that packing might be one of the most stressful parts of travelling. We’ve all been there: when you’re checking in your luggage at the airport and the person at the counter tells you that it’s above the permitted weight limit. Then the moment of realisation hits you: you either pay an extra fee or you have to put on every sweatshirt packed.
Worry not! To help you out with your dilemma, we’ve compiled some of the airlines’ baggage allowances just for you.
When booking a low-cost flight, you want to save money, but when it comes to baggage, this can turn into a nightmare! Carefully studying the baggage policy of each airline before booking a flight can make the difference between an economical flight and a more expensive one.
Carry-on baggage - sometimes more expensive than checked baggage
Most low-cost airlines allow you to take a small bag of up to 5 kilos free of charge. This bag must measure approximately 45 x 36 x 20 centimeters and fit in the sit in front of you. However, if you want to take a piece of hand luggage of up to 10 kilos on board, you must pay a fee. The price will depend on the airline as well as the route. Some airlines, such as Ryanair, WizzAir or EasyJet, include 10 kg hand luggage if you buy a priority seat. Only AirEuropa, Volotea, and Jet2.com allow up to 10 kg on board free of charge.
Aer Lingus
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Saver
Plus
Smart
Advantage
AerSpace
Regional Flights: 1 bag, max 48x33x20 cm and 7kg; 1 personal item, max 25x33x20
cm
Transatlantic Flights: 1 bag, max 55x40x24 cm and 10kg; 1 personal item, max 25x33x20 cm
Transatlantic Flights: 1 bag, max 55x40x24 cm and 10kg; 1 personal item, max 25x33x20 cm
Not included
1 bag, max L+H+W=158 cm and 20 kg
Check Aer Lingus' baggage policy.
AirEuropa
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Class
Business Class
1 bag, max 55x35x25cm max 10 kg; 1 personal item, max 20x35x30cm
2 bags, max 55x35x25 cm each, max 14 kg combined; 1 personal item, max 20x35x30cm
Number of bags depending on destination, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg.
Check
Aireuropa's baggage policy.
Air France
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Light
Economy Light
Premium Economy
Business
La Première
1 bag, max 55x35x25cm; 1 personal item, max 40x30x15cm, combined weight of 12kg
1 bag, max 55x35x25 cm; 1 personal item, max 40x30x15 cm, combined weight of 18 kg
Not included
1 bag, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg
2 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg each
2 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and 32 kg each
3 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and 32 kg each
Check
Airfrance’s Baggage policy.
American Airlines
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Class
Business Class
First Class
1 bag, max 56x36x23 cm;
1 personal item, max 45x35x20 cm (must fit under the seat in front of you)
1 personal item, max 45x35x20 cm (must fit under the seat in front of you)
All regions, except to / from Australia or New Zealand: up to 10 bags all max L+W+H=158 cm, up to 23 kg in total
To/From Australia or New Zealand: up to 10 bags all max L+W+H=158 cm, up to 32 kg in total
To/From Australia or New Zealand: up to 10 bags all max L+W+H=158 cm, up to 32 kg in total
Up to 10 bags all max L+W+H=158 cm, up to 32 kg in total
Austrian Airlines
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Light
Economy Saver, Basic & Flex
Premium Economy Saver, Basic & Flex
Business Saver & Flex
1 bag, max 55x40x23 and 8 kg; 1 personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
1 bag, max 55x40x23 and 8 kg; 1 personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
1 bag, max 55x40x23 and 8 kg; 1 personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
2 bags, max 55x40x23 and 8 kg each; 1 personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
Not Included
1 bag, max 23kg
2 bags, max 23kg
2 bags, max 32 kg each
Binter Airlines
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Inter-island flights (Canary Island)
Inter-island flights Madeira – Porto Santo
Basic
Plus
Flexiplus
Premium
ATR fleet: 1 bag, max 45x35x25 cm and 8 kg; 1 personal item
Embraer fleet: 1 bag, max 52x40x25 cm and 8 kg; 1 personal item
Embraer fleet: 1 bag, max 52x40x25 cm and 8 kg; 1 personal item
Max 20 kg
Max 23kg
Not included
1 bag, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg
Europe and Morocco: 1 bag, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg
Other routes: 2 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg
Other routes: 2 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg
Check
Binter's baggage policy.
British Airways
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy
Full-fare Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First Club World Biz Bed (Business)
1 bag, max 56x45x25cm and max 23 kg (might need to go in the hold, depending on the space available);
1 personal item, max 40x30x15cm and max 23 kg (guaranteed in the cabin)
1 bag, max 90x75x43 cm and max 23 kg
2 bags, max 90x75x43cm and max 23 kg each
2 bags, max 90x75x43cm and max 23 kg each
2 bags, max 90x75x43cm and max 32 kg each
3 bags, max 90x75x43cm and max 32 kg each
Brussels Airlines
The checked baggage allowance depends on the travel class, route and frequent flier status.
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Class
Premium Economy Class
Business Class
1 bag, max 55x40x32 and 8 kg; 1 personal item, max 40x30x10 cm (must fit in the seat in front of you)
1 bag, max 55x40x32 and 8 kg; 1 personal item, max 40x30x10 cm (must fit in the seat in front of you)
2 bags, max 55x40x32 and 8 kg each; 1 personal item, max 40x30x10 cm (must fit in the seat in front of you)
Number of bags depends on route, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg each
2 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and 23 kg each
2 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and 32 kg each
Czech Airlines
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Lite
Economy Plus
Economy Flex
Business
1 bag, max 55x45x25 cm and 8 kg; no personal item
1 bag, max 55x45x25 cm and 8 kg; one personal item up to 3kg and 40 x 30 x 15cm
1 bag, max 55x45x25 cm and 8 kg, one personal item up to 3kg and 40 x 30 x 15cm
2 bags, max 55x45x25 cm and 8 kg each, one personal item up to 3kg and 40 x 30 x 15cm
Not included
1 bag, max 23 kg
1 bag, max 23 kg
2 bags, max 32 kg each
EasyJet
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
No seat selection
Standard Seat
Up Front or Extra Legroom seat
Large cabin bag added to your booking
1 small bag, max 45x36x20cm and max 15kg (must fit under the seat in front of you)
1 small bag, max 45x36x20cm and max 15kg (must fit under the seat in front of you)
1 large cabin bag, max 56x45x25cm and max 15kg
1 large cabin bag, max 56x45x25cm and max 15kg
Each customer can buy up to three hold bags. A standard hold bag is 23kg.
Max L+W+H=275cm.
You can buy extra weight in 3 kgs units, up to max 32 kg per bag
Max L+W+H=275cm.
You can buy extra weight in 3 kgs units, up to max 32 kg per bag
Check
Easyjet's baggage policy.
Emirates
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Special
Economy Saver
Economy Flex
Economy Flex Plus
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class
1 bag, max 55x38x20 cm and max 7 kg
1 bag, max 55x38x20 and max 10 kg
1 bag, max 55x38x20 cm and max 7 kg; 1 personal item, max 45x35x20cm and max 7 kg
To/From the Americas and Africa: 1 bag, max 23 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 23 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 20 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 23 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 20 kg
To and from the Americas and Africa: 2 bags, max 23 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 23 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 25 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 23 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 25 kg
To and from the Americas and Africa: 2 bags, max 23 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 32 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 30 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 32 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 30 kg
To and from the Americas and Africa: 2 bags, max 23 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 32kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 35 kg
To/From US and Europe: 1 bag, max 32kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 35 kg
To and from the Americas and Africa: 2 bags, max 23 kg
To/From US and Europe: 2 bags, max 23 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 35 kg
To/From US and Europe: 2 bags, max 23 kg
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 35 kg
To and from the Americas and Africa: 2 bags, max 32 kg each
To/From US and Europe: 2 bags, max 32 kg each
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 40 kg
To/From US and Europe: 2 bags, max 32 kg each
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 40 kg
To and from the Americas and Africa: 2 bags, max 32 kg
To/From US and Europe: 2 bags, max 23 kg each
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 50 kg
To/From US and Europe: 2 bags, max 23 kg each
Other Routes: You can check in as many bags as you like up to 50 kg
Check
Emirates’ Baggage policy.
Finnair
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Light
Economy Flex
Premium Economy Light
Premium Economy Classic
Premium Economy Flax
Business Light
Business Classic
Business Flax
1 bag, max 55x40x23 cm; one personal item, max 40x30x15 cm; max combined weight 8 kg
1 bag, max 55x40x23 cm; one personal item, max 40x30x15 cm; max combined weight 8kg
2 bags, max 55x40x23; one personal item, max 40x30x15 cm; max combined weight 10 kg
Not included
1 to 2bags, depending on destination, max 23kg
Not included
1 to 2 bags, depending on destination, max 23 kg each
Not included
2 to 3 bags, depending on destination, max 32 kg each
Check
Finnair’s Baggage policy.
Iberia
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Basic
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Business Plus
1 bag, max 56x40x25cm and max 10kg; 1 personal accessory, 40x30x15cm (must fit under the sit in front of you)
1 bag, max 56x40x25cm and max 14kg; 1 personal accessory, 40x30x15cm (must fit under the sit in front of you)
2 bags, max 56x40x25cm and max 10kg each; 1 personal accessory, 40x30x15cm (must fit under the sit in front of you)
Not included
Domestic and European Flights: 1 bag, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Long-Haul Flights: 1 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Flights to/from Africa and Middle East: 1 bag, max L+W+H=158 cm and
Long-Haul Flights: 1 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Flights to/from Africa and Middle East: 1 bag, max L+W+H=158 cm and
Domestic and European Flights: 2 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Long Haul: 2 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Flights to/from Africa and Middle East: 2 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Long Haul: 2 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Flights to/from Africa and Middle East: 2 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Long Haul Flights: 3 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
Check
Iberia’s Baggage policy.
Jet2.com
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
All Fares
1 bag, max 56x45x25 cm and 10kg; 1 personal item that must fit under the seat
Not included. Passengers can check-in up to three 22kg pieces of checked-in baggage per person
Check
Jet2 baggage policy.
KLM
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy Class
1 handbag, max 55x35x25cm; 1 personal bag, max 40x30x15cm; max combined weight of 12 kg
Not included. Passengers can check-in up to three 22kg pieces of checked-in baggage per person
Business
2 handbags, max 55x35x25cm; 1 personal bag, max 40x30x15cm; max combined weight of 18 kg
2 bags, max L+H+W=158 cm and max 32 kg each
Check
KLM’s Baggage policy.
Lufthansa
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy
1 bag, max 55x40x23cm and 8 kg; one personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
Not included
Economy Classic & Flex
1 bag, max 55x40x23cm and 8 kg; one personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
1 bag, max 55x40x23cm and 8 kg; one personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
Business Class
2 bags, max 55x40x23cm and 8 kg each; one personal item, max 40x30x10 cm
2 bags, max 32 kg each
Check
Lufthansa’s Baggage policy.
Ryanair
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Non-priority
Priority
1 bag, must fit under the seat, 40x25x20cm
1 small bag, 25x40x20cm and 1 suitcase, max 55x40x20cm and 10kg
Each passenger can purchase up to 3 checked bags.
1 bag, max 81x119x199cm, between 10 kg and 20 kg
Check
Ryanair's baggage policy.
Norwegian Airlines
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
LowFare
1 underseat bag, max 30x20x38cm and max 10kg
Not included
LowFare+
1 underseat bag, max 30x20x38cm and 1 overhead bag, max 55x40x23 cm, combined weight of 10kg
1 bag, max 250x79x112 cm and 23kg
Flex
1 under seat bag, max 30x20x38cm and 1 overhead bag, max 55x40x23 cm, combined weight of 15kg
2 bags, max 250x79x112 cm, combined weight max 74kg
Check
Norwegian baggage policy.
Scandinavian Airlines
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
SAS Go
SAS Plus
SAS Business
1 bag, max 55x40x23cm and max 8 kg; 1 personal item
1 bag, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg
2 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg each
2 bags, max L+W+H=158 cm and max 23 kg each
TAP
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Discount
Basic (only Intercontinental Flights)
Classic
Plus
Executive
1 bag, max 55x40x20cm, max 10kg; 1 personal item, max 2kg
To/from North America: 1 bag, max 55x40x20cm, max 10kg; 1 personal item, max 2kg
Not included
1 bag, max H+L+W=158 cm and max 23 kg
1 bag, max H+L+W=158 cm and max 23 kg
Mainland Portugal and the Islands and Intercontinental flights, 2 bags, max H+L+W=158 cm and max 23kg each
Flights between Europe and Morocco, 1 bag, max H+L+W=158 cm and max 23 kg
Flights between Europe and Morocco, 1 bag, max H+L+W=158 cm and max 23 kg
2 bags, max H+L+W=158 cm and max 32kg
Check
TAP’s Baggage policy.
Transavia
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Normal Fare
Max Fare
1 bag, max 55x35x25 cm; 1 personal item, max 40x30x20 cm
2 bags, max 55x35x25 cm; 1 personal item, max 40x30x20 cm
No checked baggage allowance is included in passengers' tickets.
Passengers may reserve up to five bags each, each bag is no more than 32 kg and the total weight of all bags is no more than 50 kg
Passengers may reserve up to five bags each, each bag is no more than 32 kg and the total weight of all bags is no more than 50 kg
Check
Transavia’s Baggage policy.
Turkish Airlines
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Economy
1 bag, max 55x40x23cm and max 8 kg; 1 personal item
2 bags, max L+W+H=158cm, max 23kg each, but both bags cannot exceed 273 cm combined
Business
2 bags, max 55x40x23cm and max 8 kg each; 1 personal item
2 bags, max 32 kg each, max L+W+H=158cm
Volotea
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Regular Fee
Priority Boarding
1 under the seat bag, max 40x30x20 cm
1 under the seat bag, max 40x30x20 cm; 1 bag, max 55x40x20 cm (max combined weight 10kg)
Not included. Up to 50kg available for purchase (each bag has a max weight of 20kg or 25kg)
Check
Volotea's baggage policy.
Vueling
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Basic
Optima
Family
1 bag, max 40x20x30 cm and must fit under the seat in front of you
Not included
1 bag, max 25 kg
TimeFlex
1 bag, max 40x20x30 cm and must fit under the seat in front of you
Not included
Check
Vueling's baggage policy.
Wizz Air
Class/Fares
Carry-On
Checked Baggage
Normal Fare
Wizz Priority
1 under the seat bag, max 40x30x20 cm and 10kg
1 under the seat bag, max 40x30x20 cm and 10kg; 1 trolley bag, 55x40x23 cm and 10kg
Not included. Up to 6 bags available for purchase, max 149x119x171 cm
Check
Wizz Air's baggage policy.
Checked Baggage on Low-Cost Airlines
All low-cost Airlines charge for carrying a suitcase in the hold of the plane. Usually, the maximum size permitted is L + H + W = 158 cm in total and with a maximum weight going from 15 kg to 23 kg.
Remember that is always cheaper to buy the right to check baggage in advance through the airline’s website. If this is done at the airport the price can increase by up to 40%. As for penalties for carrying excess baggage, most low-cost airlines charge a fixed price per extra kilo up to a maximum of 32 kg per piece of luggage.
We hope this post has helped you figure out the major problem of baggage allowance and make your next holiday the best possible!
And, because at LUGGit, we just want to make things easier for you, don’t forget to use code BLOG10 next time you visit one of our cities!
