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Baggage exceeding in size, the sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) in excess of 45 inches or 115 centimeters, cannot be treated as hand baggage and will have to be checked in.


Air India allows the following free baggage allowance on Domestic sectors
  First Class 40 Kgs
 
  Executive Class 35 Kgs
 
  Economy Class (Y,B,M & H) 20 Kgs
 
  Economy Class (K,Q,V,W,G,L,U,S,T,X & N) 15 Kgs
 
  Infants not entitled to a seat (All economy classes) NIL


Note:

Infants will be entitled to 1 collapsible stroller/carrycot/infant car seat.

The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 32 kgs. This rule is applicable on the entire Air India network.

The revised allowance is applicable on all aircraft types including ATR-42.

Above allowances will be applicable for Tickets issued on/after 13th May 2013, including reissuance after that date. Tickets issued prior to this date will be honoured as per the baggage allowance mentioned on the tickets.

Free Baggage Allowance for travel originating in London


London-India-London


  • First Class - 69kgs
  • Executive Class - 69kgs
  • Economy Class - 46kgs
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London-India-London (for tickets issued on/after 1st March 2013)


First and Executive Class
Free Baggage Allowance: 3 pieces.
The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimeters for each piece.
The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 23 kgs or 51 pounds.

Economy Class
Free Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces.
The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimeters for each piece.
The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 23 kgs or 51 pounds.

Note: For Journeys originating India to London, the prevalent Weight Concept for Free Baggage Allowance of 28 Kgs in Economy class and 69 Kgs in First and Executive class will continue to apply on the India-London and India-London-India route. .....................................................................................................................

London-Kathmandu or London–Kathmandu–London


  • First Class - 69kgs
  • Executive Class - 69kgs
  • Economy Class - 35kgs
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London-Dhaka or London–Dhaka–London


  • Executive Class - 50kgs
  • Economy Class - 35kgs
  • Infant - 10kgs
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London–South East /Far East or London–South East/Far East–London


  • Executive Class - 69kgs
  • Economy Class - 35kgs

Free Baggage allowance from Germany to India.



  CLASS OF TRAVEL FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FREQUENT FLYER FREE BAGGAGE
ALLOWANCE
 
  First Class
(all sectors)
2 Pieces @ 23 Kgs. per piece
+ 10 Kgs
 
  Business Class
(all sectors)
2 Pieces @ 23 Kgs. per piece
+ 10 Kgs
 
  Economy Class
1 Piece @ 23 Kgs.
+ 10 Kgs
(Not applicable for Ethnic Passengers)

Linear dimensions (length+height+width) of each piece not exceeding 158cms (62inches).

Above Free Baggage Allowance is valid for travel originating in Germany only for tickets issued in Germany only. Valid for tickets sold effective 01st April 2013 till 31st March 2014.
Please contact your travel agent in Germany for Information on Indian Ethnic Baggage Allowance ex-Germany.

All other destinations will avail the Free Baggage Allowance as shown in the Table in the 2nd Column.

Free Baggage allowance from Germany to Nepal.



  CLASS OF TRAVEL FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FREQUENT FLYER FREE BAGGAGE
ALLOWANCE
 
  Economy Class
Frankfurt-Kathmandu
1 Piece @ 30 Kgs.
+ 10 Kgs
(Not applicable for Ethnic Passengers)

Above Free Baggage Allowance is valid for travel originating in Germany for tickets issued effective 01st April 2013 till 31st March 2014 for destination Kathmandu , a Baggage Allowance of 1 piece @ 30Kgs. will be permitted.

Linear dimensions (length+height+width) of the piece not exceeding 158cms (62inches)

Note:

Child/Infant Baggage Regulation

A Child (2-11 Yrs) can avail Free Baggage Allowance of 1 Piece @ 23 Kgs. a piece. (Size: see dimensions as above) An Infant (0-2 Yrs) can avail Free Baggage Allowance of 1 Piece @ 10 Kgs. a piece.

Infants not entitled to a seat are allowed one checked bag with total linear dimensions not exceeding 115cms (45inches), plus one checked or carry-on fully collapsible stroller or pushchair, or an infant's carrying basket or car seat which may be carried in the passenger cabin subject to availability of space.

Carriage of other items

Any item other than normal baggage (suitcases, bags etc) will be treated as special check in item which will be charged separately irrespective of pooling in the permissible baggage allowance. A per piece flat charge per sector will be levied for such items (TV's, Cycles, Golfbag, Diving equipment, Elect. Wheelchairs etc.)

Exceptions

Passengers who are Members of Air India's Frequent Flyer Program are not eligible to avail the extra 10 Kgs. baggage allowance if availing Ethnic Free Baggage Allowance of 2 Pcs.

Free Baggage Allowance for travel from Paris to India.


First Class: 58 kg
Executive Class: 48 kg
Economy Class: 30kg

This allowance is applicable only on tickets where the outbound journey originates in Paris.

 

Baggage Allowance for travel between India and Tokyo/Osaka


Executive/ First Class


  • 2 pieces / Each piece maximum weight 32 kgs.
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimeters for each piece.
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Economy Class


  • 2 pieces / Each piece maximum weight 23 kgs.
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both must not exceed 107 inches. Moreover the linear dimension of each piece should not exceed 62 inches.
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Infants in all classes.


  • Free Baggage Allowance 1 piece
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) must not exceed 45 inches or 115 centimeters.In addition they are entitled to 1 collapsible stroller/carrycot/infant car seat.
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Checked Baggage allowance – USA/Canada - Piece System


    First Class and Executive Class
  • Free Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces.
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimeters for each piece.
  • The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 32 kgs or 70 pounds.

    Economy Class

  • Free Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces.
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both must not exceed 107 inches. Moreover the linear dimension of each piece should not exceed 62 inches
  • The weight of each bag must not exceed 50 pounds or 23 Kilos.
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    Infants in all classes

  • Free Baggage Allowance: 1 piece
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) must not exceed 45 inches or 115  centimeters.
  •  In addition they are entitled to 1 collapsible stroller/carrycot/infant car seat subject to availability of space.
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Please Note:
Piece concept is not Applicable on Flights operated by Beech craft & ATR Aircraft's and on class of travel U,T & S.

The following items will be considered as part of your checked in baggage allowance and must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimeters - sleeping bag or bedroll/rucksack/knapsack/back-pack/fishing kit/sporting arms/snow-skis/water skis/golfing kit/fishing kit/wheelchair or assistive devices that the passenger is dependant upon

Child fares are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults.

Incapacitated passengers may carry one wheelchair or other assistive devices.

Interline Baggage Allowance Between India-USA and Europe-USA

Baggage Allowance When Interlining on Co


On a through AI document, Continental Airlines(CO)'s current check-in baggage policy when interlining on CO on the IND -USA-IND route and the Europe -USA -Europe route is as follows for the given journeys:

Journey type 1) Passengers travelling between India and USA with IND-NYC/ORD & v.v on AI and intra USA sector on CO:
a)When travelling in the westbound direction irrespective of the city of origin in India(e.g. BOM-AI-x/NYC-CO-HOU), AI policy will apply provided there are no stopovers at the AI gateway.

b)When travelling in the eastbound direction to BOM/DEL (e.g. HOU-CO-x/NYC- AI-BOM/DEL), CO baggage policy will apply wherein there is no charge for the 1st & 2nd bag as long as there is no stopover at the AI gateway. However, when travelling in the eastbound direction to any point other than BOM/DEL (e.g. HOU-CO-X/NYC-AI-AMD) CO baggage policy will apply wherein CO charges $ 25 for the 1st bag and $ 35 for the 2nd bag.
For above journey type, if a stopover occurs at AI gateway in USA, then the applicable CO baggage policy for purely intra US travel will apply viz. 1st bag at $ 25 and 2nd bag is charged at $35 for the intra US sector on CO.

Journey type 2) Passengers travelling between India and USA with IND-FRA/PAR/LON & v.v on AI and EUR- USA sector on CO(e.g. BOM/DEL-AI-Europe-CO-USA & vv)

a)When travelling in the westbound direction irrespective of the city of origin in India(e.g. BOM-AI-x/LON-CO--HOU), AI policy will apply provided there are no stopovers at the AI gateway.

b)When travelling in the eastbound direction to BOM/DEL(e.g. HOU-CO-x/LON-AI-BOM/DEL), CO baggage policy will apply wherein there is no charge for the 1st & 2nd bag as long as there is no stopover at the AI gateway. However, when travelling in the eastbound direction to any point other than BOM/DEL(e.g. HOU-CO-X/LON-AI-AMD) CO baggage policy will apply wherein the 1st bag is free and 2nd bag is charged at $50. For above journey type, if a stopover occurs at AI gateway in Europe, then the applicable CO baggage policy for purely Europe-USA travel will apply viz. 1st bag is free and 2nd bag is charged at $ 50 for the Europe - USA sector on CO.

Journey type 3) Passengers travelling between Europe and USA with FRANKFURT/NEWARK-CHICAGO & v.v on AI and intra USA sector on CO
a)When travelling in the westbound direction (e.g. FRA-AI-X/NYC-CO-HOU), AI policy will apply provided there is no stopover at the AI gateway in USA.

b)When travelling in the eastbound direction, (e.g. HOU-CO-X/NYC-AI-FRA), CO’s baggage policy will apply wherein there is no charge for the 1st bag and a charge of $50 for the 2nd bag provided there is no stopover at the AI gateway in USA. For above journey type, if a stopover occurs at AI gateway in USA, then the applicable CO baggage policy for purely intra US travel will apply viz. 1st bag at $ 25 and 2nd bag at $35 for the intra US sector on CO. For any additional details re baggage allowance, you may refer to the Continental Website.

Baggage Allowance When Interlining on AA


When travel is between INDIA & USA on AI with only the intra US sectors on AA, then the baggage allowance that is applicable on the AI sectors will also be applicable on the AA sectors. However, when travel is between INDIA & USA wherein travel between INDIA & LONDON/PARIS/FRANKFURT is on AI and travel between Europe & USA is on AA, AA shall charge $50 for the 2nd checked bag for the transatlantic sector EUROPE - USA & vv.

On an AI/IC document, when travel is between IND & USA is on AI with only the intra US sectors on AA and
  • if a through AI fare is charged on the ticket with no AA local fare, then the passenger would be subjected to AI's baggage allowance for the AA SECTOR as well irrespective of a stopover/transfer at AI gateway.
  • if the passenger held a combination of AI/AA fare on the ticket, then the passenger would be subjected to AA baggage rules for the AA sector for which the AA local fare is charged irrespective of a stopover/transfer at AI gateway.

Baggage Allowance When Interlining on UA

All passengers checking with UA as the first check-in carrier for all itineraries from the US to India and Europe will be subject to the 1PC concept irrelevant of the ticket stock. While travelling in the westward direction when passenger checks in, the first international leg on AI (viz. India –New York/Chicago/Frankfurt/Paris/London or Frankfurt-Newark/Chicago) and the onwards intra USA OR EUROPE -USA sector with UA, the policy of AI will apply (viz. 2PC). However, this applies for through check in of bags. Any break in travel, such as a stopover, the new uplifting carrier (UA) will drive the baggage rate at check in for new flight (i.e. 1 PC for intra USA or Europe -USA sector on UA)
While travelling in the eastward direction when the passenger checks in with UA for the intra USA sector or the USA -EUROPE sector with an onward AI connection, the policy of UA will apply viz 1PC concept with a charge of $ 50 for the second checked in baggage.

Baggage Allowance When Interlining on DL


On a through AI document, Delta Airlines(DL)'s check-in baggage policy when interlining on DL on the IND -USA-IND route or the Europe -USA -Europe route is as follows:
1)When travel is between India and USA or between EUROPE and USA with the intra US sector on DL, over-the-water carrier’s rules apply (fees and allowances) if the bags are being checked all the way through.
e.g. BOM - AI -JFK -DL-ATL-DL-JFK -AI BOM-----------------AI baggage allowance will apply for the whole journey - eastwards as well as westwards direction.
FRA- AI - CHI - DL ATL-DL-CHI-AI -FRA -----------------AI baggage allowance will apply for the whole journey - eastwards as well as westwards direction.
Please Note: Delta will honor the international bag schedule even if a stopover occurs at AI gateway – as part of an international journey.

2)For travel between India and USA via Europe on DL, the “most significant” carrier’s fees apply. i.e. when travel is between India and USA with Europe -USA-Europe sector on DL, baggage allowance for the Europe -USA-Europe sector travelled on DL will be based on the mileage travelled on each airline.
a)If the mileage travelled on the AI sector is higher than the AI baggage policy will apply for the EUR -USA sector as well.
For example:
TRV-AI BOM-AI-FRA-DL-ATL
AI TRV BOM FRA MILEAGE 4865
DL FRA ATL MILEAGE 4606

Mileage on AI sector is greater than that on DL sector; hence AI baggage policy will apply for FRA-ATL sector travelled on DL and the TRV-FRA sector.

b)If the mileage travelled on the DL sector is higher than the DL baggage policy will apply for the EUR -USA sector.
For example:
BOM-AI-FRA-DL-ATL
AI BOM FRA MILEAGE 4082
DL FRA ATL MILEAGE 4606

Mileage on DL sector is greater than that on AI sector hence DL baggage* policy will apply for FRA-ATL sector and AI baggage policy will be applicable only for the BOM-FRA sector.
* DL baggage policy for passengers travelling between USA/Canada & Europe is : 1st bag free and 2 nd bag for economy passengers to be charged at 50 EUR/CAD/USD(CAD amount will be charged exit Canada, EUR amount will be charged exit Europe and USD amount will be charged exit USA)
For any additional details re baggage allowance, you may refer to the Delta Website

Baggage Allowance When Interlining on US Airways


On a through AI document, US airways(US) current check-in baggage policy for sectors interlined on US for the IND -USA-IND route and the Europe -USA -Europe route is as follows for the given journeys:

Journey type 1) Passengers travelling between India and USA with IND-NYC/ORD & v.v on AI and intra USA sector on US:
a)When travelling in the westbound direction (e.g. BOM-AI-xNYC-US-WAS), AI policy will apply provided there are no stopovers at the AI gateway and AI checks the bag to the final destination. At the time of check in from India if a bag tag is printed by AI only up to NYC/ORD and the passenger needs to re-check with US at NYC/CHI for a new bag tag to be printed for their final destination, then US baggage fee would be applicable for the intra USA sector( viz.1st bag at $ 25 and 2nd bag is charged at $35 for the intra USA sectors on US for economy travel).

b)When travelling in the eastbound direction (e.g. WAS-US--xNYC- AI-BOM), US baggage policy will be applicable for sectors travelled on US wherein US charges $ 25 for the 1st bag and $ 35 for the 2nd bag for economy travel.
For above journey type, if a stopover occurs at AI gateway in USA, then the applicable US baggage policy for purely intra USA travel will apply viz. 1st bag at $ 25 and 2nd bag is charged at $35 for the intra USA sectors travelled on US for economy travel.

Journey type 2) Passengers travelling between India and USA with IND-FRA/PAR/LON & v.v on AI and EUR- USA sector on US(e.g. BOM-AI-Europe-US-USA & vv)
a)When travelling in the westbound direction (e.g. BOM-AI-xFRA-US--PHL), AI policy will apply provided there are no stopovers at the AI gateway and AI checks the bag to the final destination. At the time of check in from India if a bag tag is printed by AI only up to FRA/PAR/LON and the passenger needs to re-check with US at PAR/LON/FRA for a new bag tag to be printed for their final destination, then US bag fee would be applicable for the Europe- USA sector( viz.1st bag is free and 2nd bag is charged at $55 for the sector travelled on US for economy travel).

b)When travelling in the eastbound direction (e.g. PHL-US--xFRA -AI- BOM), US baggage policy will apply for sectors travelled on US wherein the 1st bag is free and 2nd bag is charged at $55.
For above journey type, if a stopover occurs at AI gateway in Europe, then the applicable US baggage policy for purely Europe-USA travel will apply viz.
1st bag is free and 2nd bag is charged at $ 55 for the Europe - USA sector travelled on US for economy travel.

Journey type 3) Passengers travelling between Europe and USA with FRA/EWR-CHI & v.v on AI and intra USA sector on US
a)When travelling in the westbound direction (e.g. FRA-AI-X/NYC-US-WAS), AI policy will apply provided there is no stopover at the AI gateway in USA and AI checks the bag to the final destination. At the time of check in from Europe if a bag tag is printed by AI only up to NYC/ORD and the passenger needs to re-check with US at NYC/CHI for a new bag tag to be printed for their final destination, then US bag fee would be applicable for the intra USA sector( viz.1st bag at $ 25 and 2nd bag is charged at $35 for the intra USA sectors on US for economy travel)

b)When travelling in the eastbound direction, (e.g. WAS-US-X/NYC-AI-FRA), US baggage policy will apply for the US sectors wherein there is no charge for the 1st bag and a charge of $55 for the 2nd bag provided there is no stopover at the AI gateway in USA.
For above journey type, if a stopover occurs at AI gateway in USA, then the applicable US baggage policy for purely intra USA travel will apply viz. 1st bag at $ 25 and 2nd bag at $35 for the intra USA sector on US for economy travel.
For any additional details re baggage allowance, you may refer to US airways Website

Interline Baggage Allowance between India-Canada and Europe/UK - Canada

Baggage Allowance When Interlining on Air Canada.(AC)


1) Passengers travelling between India and Canada with India - Toronto & v.v on AI and intra Canadian sector on Air Canada.
a) If all segments are issued on one ticket and no_stopover in Toronto, AI baggage allowance applies to final destination

b) If all segments are issued on one ticket and stopover in Toronto, AI baggage applies up to Toronto and Air Canada baggage allowance applies for domestic portion of travel, i.e. 1PC, 23kg and 2nd PC 23kg is $20

c) If 2 separate tickets are issued, baggage allowance applies per ticket

2) Passengers travelling between India and Canada with India – Frankfurt/Paris/London and v.v on Air India and Frankfurt/Paris/London - Canada sector on Air Canada.
a) If all segments issued on one ticket and no stopover in Frankfurt/Paris/London, Air India baggage allowance applies to final destination.

b) If all segments issued on one ticket and stopover in Frankfurt/Paris/London, Air India baggage allowance applies to Europe and Air Canada baggage allowance applies between Europe and Canada, i.e. 1PC, 23kg and 2nd PC 23kg is $70

c) If 2 separate tickets are issued, baggage allowance applies per ticket

Checked Baggage allowance - Rest of the world - Weight System


  • First Class 40 kg (88 lbs)
  • Executive Class 30 kg (66 lbs)
  • Economy Class 20 kg (44 lbs) Infants not entitled to a seat are allowed one checked baggage or carry-on fully collapsible stroller or push chair, or an infant's carrying basket that may be carried in the passenger cabin, subject to availability of space.
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