All airlines have differing specifications for both hand and checked baggage allowance. These specifications vary with destination, cabin class, and airline, we advise you to check your airline’s website for full comprehensive details prior to departure.
Airline baggage allowances
Air France (pre fix AF)
All Destinations
- 1 piece not exceeding 23kg in Economy
- 1 pieces not exceeding 23kg per piece Premium Economy
- 2 pieces not exceeding 32kg per piece in Business Class
- 3 pieces not exceeding 32kg per piece in La Premiere/First
American Airlines (pre fix AA)
All destinations
- 1 piece not exceeding 23kg in Economy Class
- 2 pieces not exceeding 23kg per piece in Business Class
Delta Airlines (pre fix DL)
All destinations
- 1 piece not exceeding 23kg in Economy Class
- 2 pieces not exceeding 32kg per piece in Business Class
Egypt Air (pre fix MS)
All destinations
- 2 pieces not exceeding 23kg per piece in Economy Class
- 2 pieces not exceeding 32kg per piece in Business Class
EVA Air (pre fix BR)
All destinations (except USA, Canada and certain countries in South and Central America)
- Total of 30kg luggage allowance in Economy Class
- Total of 35kg luggage allowance in Evergreen Deluxe/Elite Classes
- Total of 40kg luggage allowance in Royal Laurel/Business/Premium Laurel Classes
Jet Airways (pre fix 9W)
India – From UK and Europe
- 2 pieces not exceeding 23kg per piece in Economy Class
- 3 pieces not exceeding 23kg per piece in First & Premier Class
Destinations to Bangkok, Singapore, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Hong Kong & Colombo
- Total of 30kg luggage allowance in Economy
- Total of 40kg luggage allowance in Premier Class
Kenya Airways (pre fix KQ)
All destinations
- 2 pieces not exceeding 23kg per piece in Economy
- 2 pieces not exceeding 32kg per piece in Premier World Business Class
KLM (pre fix KL)
All Destinations
- 1 piece not exceeding 23kg in Economy Class
- 2 pieces not exceeding 32kg per piece luggage allowance each in Business Class
Malaysia Airlines (pre fix MH)
All destinations
- Economy Class allowance 20-30kgs Depending on booking class
- Business Class allowance 40kg in total
- First Class allowance 50kg in total
- Infant baaggage allowance is 1 piece at 10kg – also applicable on Business and Economy Class
South African Airways (pre fix SA)
All destinations between Europe and Africa
- 1 piece not exceeding 23kg in Economy Class
- 2 pieces not exceeding 32kg per piece in Business Class
SriLankan Airlines (pre fix UL)
All destinations
- Total of 30kg luggage allowance in Economy
- Total of 40kg luggage allowance in Business Class
Thai Airways (pre fix TG)
All destinations
- Total of 20-30kg luggage allowance in Economy depending on booking class
- Total of 40kg luggage allowance in Royal Silk Business Class
- Total of 50kg luggage allowance in Royal First Class
Thomas Cook Airlines (pre fix TCX/MT)
All Destinations
- 1 piece at 20kg is included in your Economy fare.
Turkish Airlines (pre fix TK)
All destinations
- 20kg allowance in Economy Class
- 30kg allowance in Business Class
Vietnam Airlines (pre fix VN)
All destinations
- Total of 30kg in Economy Class
- Total of 40kg in Business Class
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