Since the recent years, the airline industry has grown by leaps and bounds. As a result, the prices for airlines keep increasing and fluctuating too. This applies to the baggage you carry on the flight as well. Whether it is cabin baggage or checked – in baggage, the airlines always keep it under a particular limit and charge extra when the limit exceeds. There are also restrictions on what you can carry and cannot on the plane as well. So you need to know everything about the rules before you book cheap flights to Bangalore from USA on Tripbeam.
However, it can be a daunting task if you were to learn about the rules of every airline in India individually. There are many airlines and some rules are specific to only some of the airlines. So how can we make this easier? Hence, we decided that we need to make a general list of guidelines that everyone can follow instead of checking out the rules and restrictions of every airline one by one. Sounds better? Let’s go learn what it entails.
What Are The Airline Baggage Rules In India That You Need To Follow?
Checked – In Baggage
With international regulations, the airlines determine baggage allowances by weight and number of pieces of baggage.
Rules For Weight
Fliers from India traveling to the far east / southeast Asia (except Japan) and Gulf / Middle East countries can have free baggage allowance based on the weight of the baggage and their ticket class.
Airlines allow passengers to carry
- 20 kg of checked – in luggage in Economy Class
- 30 kg of checked – in luggage in Business Class
- 40 kg of checked – in luggage in First Class
Rules For Pieces
Airlines base this rule on the number of luggage you’re traveling with, the bags’ maximum weight limit and dimensions. So book your flights to Goa from USA on Tripbeam after going through these.
- One person can only have 2 pieces of checked – in luggage.
- The weight allowed per baggage is 32 kg.
- The bag cannot have more than 158 cm / 62 inch when you add the total dimensions (length + breadth + height).
Airlines that fly to Africa, Australia, South America, North America and Europe from India follow these regulations for free baggage allowance.
Also Read: British Airways & Delta Airlines Hand-Baggage Fare Guide
Rules For Excess Baggage
If your luggage exceeds the limit, the airlines charge you a fee. This could be anywhere between
- Rs 300 to Rs 500 per kg for domestic flights
- Rs 500 to Rs 800 per kg for International flights
Cabin Baggage
Rules For Allowance
- Airlines only allow 1 hand baggage per flier.
- The weight of the hand baggage can be anywhere between 7 to 8 kg.
- The length + breadth + height of the hand baggage must not be more than 55 x 35 x 25 cm respectively and the total dimensions cannot exceed 115 cm.
Rules For Excess Baggage
Some airlines allow you to carry something extra, depending on the hand baggage and airline rules. These can be some of the acceptable items.
- Handbag
- Laptop bag
- Infant’s Carry Basket
- Duty-Free Items, when you carry the invoice
- Rug/Blanket
- Walking Sticks
- Umbrella
- Camera Bag
- Collapsible wheelchair
So go ahead and get your direct flights to Kochi from Canada on Tripbeam.ca soon!
Also Read: A Complete FAQ Guide On Restricted Items For Air India