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Qatar Airways is operated by Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. The headquarters are in Doha at Qatar Airways Tower. The airlines covered a wide network covering over 150 countries and destinations including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Far East, South Asia, Middle East and Oceania. The base of the Qatar Airlines is at Hamad International Airport. Qatar Airlines employs over 40,000 people.
Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance
Every airline has its own protocols and principles regarding the baggage allowance. It is compulsory for the traveller to know the rules and policies of the airlines in which he/she is being served.
There are numerous rules for the carry on stuff which are as follows.
Checked baggage policy vary from place to place.
Flights to and from Canada and US:
The first class and business class passengers for this route will be allowed to carry two hand bags weighing not more than 32kgs with dimension of 158 cm. For economy class travellers, the limit is reduced to 23kgs with 158cm dimension.
Flights to and from Brazil:
All the passengers are allowed to carry 2 pieces which should limit the weight not more than 32kgs having dimensions 158cm.
Flights to and from all other destinations:
The first class and business class passengers are allowed to carry the baggage with the limit not exceeding 50kgs and dimension 300cm. Economy class is allowed top carry the baggage having the limit of about 30kgs having the dimension 300 cm.
The passengers are allowed to carry Liquids, Pastes, Gels in containers not exceeding 100ml.
The dimension should not cross 8*8 inch.
These kind of material is only allowed in transparent bags and must be presented for the visual examination.
From March 2017, Qatar Airways set a different policy regarding the allowance of electronic devices which includes prohibition on all the electrical devices on board. Smartphones and cellular phones are allowed.
Before travelling with your pets like cats and dogs, one must go through the pet allowance policy of Qatar Airways which includes:
If a passenger is carrying a service dog then it will be transferred to the cabin free of any charge or fee while travelling to a particular route.
Only service dogs and falcons will be allowed inside the cabin. Falcons are allowed only in economy class but have to be kept hooded for the entire journey.
Falcons can be transported as checked baggage and not in the cabin. Cost will be charged as per checked baggage.
Passengers are informed to carry enough food and water for their pets as they will not be able to entertain their pets for the entire journey.
A Certificate from treating mental health professional is necessary to bring and it should not be older than 1 year from the date of scheduled departure.
In case of checked baggage, the following conditions will be included:
Baggage from the USA to India : While travelling with the infants, passenger is allowed to carry one piece which should be less than 23 kg and 115cm dimension.
Flights to and from all other destinations: The limit should not exceeds 10kgs with dimension 115cm.
You are allowed to carry one piece which should not exceed the limit of 10kgs and the following dimension of 20*15*10 inch during travelling with your infant.
Infants and children travelling on a child fare will be eligible for the same baggage allowance as adults.
The boarding facility will include indoor playing area and baby strollers.
Children between the age of 5 to 15 years are eligible to travel alone.
If you need then you can also make the escort service available for your kids by requesting it before 72 hours of your scheduled departure time.
You have to confirm the officials at the time of reservation or before 48 hours of your departure if you want to travel with your own wheelchair.
Qatar Airlines involve the procurement of wheelchairs till aircraft for the people who are suffering from mobility problems.
For Hearing impaired passengers, Safety videos and instructions will be displayed on the screen with both English and Arabic subtitles during the flight.
Braille Safety Cards will be available on board in English and in Arabic for the Blind Passengers.
Baggage Allowance For Senior Citizen:
Elderly citizen can enjoy the benefits and time to time amazing offers by Qatar Airways Elderly Assistance. There is a minimum of 15% off to the passengers who are 65 years or above during the time of booking.
Verify the above mention points to make your journey better and more Comfortable.
Baggage Allowance For Minors:
The Airlines will provide priority benefits at the time of check-in, Baggage Collection, Boarding, Immigration and other Facilities during Arrival an Departure.
unaccompanied minor will be charged with adult fare.
Escort services will also available only by making request through Local Qatar Airways Office at least 72 hours before your departure.
Children having 16 years of age or above will not get these services.
Delayed or Damaged Baggage Policy:
In case of damaged baggage, You need to file a damaged baggage report at the airline’s Baggage Service Desk before leaving the airport.
Passengers can also go for the online facility for filing a report regarding the damage of their baggage. Through “My baggage”. You can check your claim status by entering the file reference number which was provided to you.
You can also make a written complaint immediately before leaving the airport.
In case of Delayed Baggage, your baggage will be located with in 24 hours and will be delivered to your residence.
If you have to face any damage or loss or incurred any expense because of late delivery of your baggage, then the airlines will compensate by refunding your reasonable and necessary expense.
“My baggage” can be used to check the current status of baggage and passengers can notify the officials for the delayed baggage.
Excess Baggage Policy:
Things to keep in mind if you are carrying an extra baggage with you.
The checked baggage must not exceed the limit of 32kgs and the dimensions should be less than 158.cm in length, breadth and height.
If your bags exceeds the limit then the excess amount of stuff will be removed from your bag.
The extra baggage is calculated per passenger per journey.
Extra baggage charges are added in the currency of the Departure country.
Passengers cant access the online baggage purchase for infants.
In case of Lost Baggage:
In case you left your bag or lost your bag and any personal belonging onboard your Qatar Airways Flight or at Qatar Airways Departure Gate or Lounge, then the owner can easily contact the Qatar Airways Baggage Service Desk at the airport for their assistance in finding your luggage.
Qatar Check-in Services:
On line check-in facility for the flights from the US opens 24 hours before your departure and the check-in for flights to the US open 24 hours before departure from Doha.
Timings for the Online Or Web Check-in are:
From and To USA: 24 hours prior to departure for flights to/from the US.
For Others: 36hours prior to departure for all other flights.
Mobile Check-in:
Passengers should check-in online between 36 hours and 90 min prior to departure.
Counter Check-in or Check-in at the Airport:
Counter Check-in opens 3 hours before the departure and closes one hour prior to departure.
