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Checked Baggage

  • Checked Baggage Allowance
  • Excess Baggage Charges

Checked Baggage Allowance

Excess baggage charges will be collected if the items exceed your free checked baggage allowance.

Locations
Class
Maximum
Combined
Weight
All locations except Americas
First
40kg (88lbs) 3
Business
30kg (66lbs)
Economy
20kg (44lbs)
Infant 2
10kg (22lbs) 4

Locations
Class
Maximum
Weight
Maximum
Number of
Checked Bags
Maximum
Dimensions
Per Bag
6
Central, North and South Americas 1 First
32kg (70lbs) per bag
Two
158cm (62in) 7
Business
32kg (70lbs) per bag
Two
158cm (62in) 7
Economy
23kg (50lbs) per bag 5
Two
158cm (62in) 7
Infant 2
23kg (50lbs) 4 per bag 5
One
115 cm (45in) 7
Please also refer to the page of Excess Baggage Charges.

Notes:
1Applicable if you are travelling to, from or via the USA, Canada, select Central and South American countries.
2Infant is defined as a passenger under 2 years of age who does not occupy a seat.
3Maximum weight of ANY SINGLE PIECE of checked baggage is 32kg (70lbs), unless it's one of the following:

  • Mobility aids
  • Medical Equipment
  • Sporting equipment
  • Musical instruments
  • Camera equipment
  • Household items
  • Pets as baggage
  • Diplomatic baggage
*Acceptance of any bag weighing more than 32 kg (70lbs) is subject to prior approval and notification upon booking/reservation. Overweight items will be repacked or split into lighter units during check-in otherwise will not be accepted for carriage.

4Plus one fully collapsible stroller/pushchair.
5Charge for excess baggage will be collected if item exceeds (but under 32kg[70lbs]) your free checked baggage allowance.
6Any bag exceeding the total dimensions of 203cm (80in) (width + height + length) will not be carried as accompanied baggage unless prior notification is made with us upon booking/reservation and approval is granted by us.
7Length + height + width, in any combination.


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