Travel to and from USA

Note

• Infants in all classes would be eligible for baggage allowance of 1 Pc. - 10 kgs.
• The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 32 kgs. This rule is applicable on the entire Air India network.
• For tickets issued effective 01st April 2019 and upto 02nd January 2020, the free baggage allowance for travel In Economy Class between India and Newark(EWR) is 1 Piece/23 Kgs.
• For Tickets issued prior to 01st April 2019, the free baggage allowance for travel in Economy Class between India and Newark (EWR) is as per the baggage allowance mentioned on the ticket.

Weight Concept

Baggage Dimensions for First and Business

• The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) of each piece must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimetres for each piece.
• The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 32 kgs. or 70 pounds. Baggage Dimensions for Economy
• For Economy passengers with two pieces of luggage, the total combined dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both pieces should not exceed 273cm (107 inches). Also the linear dimension of each piece should not exceed 62 inches.
• The weight of each bag must not exceed 23 Kgs or 50 pounds.

Piece Concept

Baggage Dimensions for First and Business

• The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimetres for each piece.
• The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 32 kgs. or 70 pounds. Baggage Dimensions for Economy
• The sum of the dimensions (length plus breadth plus height) of both the pieces when added together, must not exceed 107 inches. Also, the linear dimension of each piece should not exceed 62 inches.
• The weight of each bag must not exceed 23 Kgs or 50 pounds.

Additional Baggage Allowance on Air India for Flying Returns Members

• On flights operated by Air India / Star Alliance member airline: Primary Active / Active Flying Returns members can enjoy additional baggage allowance as below
• Additional Baggage Allowance based on Tier of Flying Returns members on Air India flights over and above what is standard or normally allowed depending on Cabin class for both types of flight, weight concept and piece concept sectors respectively.

Note

• Additional baggage allowance is not available on-Air India flights operated with - ATR / CRJ aircraft, on Airline Partner's flights and on Air India code share flights (i.e. Air India marketed and operated by a Partner Airline OR Partner Airline marketed and operated by Air India).
• Silver Edge Club (SEC) Members are eligible for additional baggage allowance on flights operated by Air India only, whereas Golden Edge Club (GEC) and The Maharajah Club (TMC) Members (corresponding to Star Gold) are eligible for additional baggage allowance on Star Alliance operated flights also.
• Ban on Carriage of Lithium Battery Powered Self Balancing Devices in Passenger Baggage. For Power Banks cannot be carried in Checked Baggage but can be carried in Hand Baggage.
• However, SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 7 is banned and cannot be carried in either baggage.