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Airline baggage guide
General rules, and links to each airline's own baggage page.
Baggage rules by airline
Allowances change often and differ by fare. The airline's page and your e-ticket are the final word.
IndiGo 6E
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · goindigo.in
Air India AI
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · airindia.com
Akasa Air QP
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · akasaair.com
SpiceJet SG
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · spicejet.com
Air India Express IX
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · airindiaexpress.com
Emirates EK
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · emirates.com
Qatar Airways QR
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · qatarairways.com
Etihad Airways EY
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · etihad.com
Singapore Airlines SQ
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · singaporeair.com
Thai Airways TG
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · thaiairways.com
British Airways BA
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · britishairways.com
Lufthansa LH
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · lufthansa.com
Breeze Airways MX
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · flybreeze.com
American Airlines AA
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · aa.com
Delta Air Lines DL
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · delta.com
United Airlines UA
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · united.com
Southwest Airlines WN
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · southwest.com
JetBlue B6
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · jetblue.com
Alaska Airlines AS
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · alaskaair.com
Frontier Airlines F9
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · flyfrontier.com
Allegiant Air G4
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · allegiantair.com
Hawaiian Airlines HA
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · hawaiianairlines.com
Sun Country Airlines SY
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · suncountry.com
Avelo Airlines XP
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · aveloair.com
Spirit Airlines NK
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · spirit.com
Cape Air 9K
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · capeair.com
Mokulele Airlines MW
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · mokuleleairlines.com
JSX XE
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · jsx.com
Ravn Alaska 7H
Open the site, then look under Baggage or Travel info · flyravn.com
The basics
Cabin baggage
On most Indian domestic economy fares the cabin allowance is typically around 7 kg in one bag. Airlines can change this and apply different limits to business class or international routes, so verify it on your airline's page.
Checked baggage
The check-in allowance depends on the airline, route and fare brand (some low-cost fares include none). It is printed on your e-ticket; pre-buying extra weight online is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.
Liquids in cabin
Liquids, gels and aerosols in hand baggage must usually be in containers of 100 ml or less, carried together in a transparent resealable bag. Larger quantities go in checked baggage.
Power banks and lithium batteries
Power banks and spare lithium batteries must travel in cabin baggage, not in the hold, and are subject to capacity limits set by the airline and aviation authority. Check before you pack.
Prohibited items
Never pack flammable items, explosives, sharp objects in hand baggage or anything the airline lists as dangerous goods. Rules differ by country, and the security agency's decision at the airport is final.
Tips to avoid excess baggage fees
- Weigh your bags at home; airport excess-baggage rates are set by the airline and are normally higher than pre-booked extra weight.
- Carry bulkier items on board within the cabin limit.
- Add extra baggage during booking or through the airline's Manage booking page before you reach the airport.
- On multi-airline trips each sector can have different rules - follow the strictest one.
- Keep valuables, medicines, documents and chargers in your cabin bag.
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