Real 2026 policies · Verified
Airline baggage allowances 2026
The complete 2026 baggage allowance database for major world airlines. Carry-on weight + dimensions, checked bag rules by fare class, overweight fees, status perks. Data verified against each airline's official policy page.
UAE 🇦🇪 · EK
Emirates
Carry-on: 7 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: Varies by route and fare — see the airline’s fee table
Qatar 🇶🇦 · QR
Qatar Airways
Carry-on: 7 kg
Checked Y: 25 kg
Overweight: Varies by route and fare — see the airline’s fee table
Singapore 🇸🇬 · SQ
Singapore Airlines
Carry-on: 7 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: $40-90
Ireland 🇮🇪 · FR
Ryanair
Carry-on: None — no free cabin bag
Checked Y: None
Overweight: Varies by route and fare — see the airline’s fee table
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 · SV
Saudia
Carry-on: 7 kg
Checked Y: 30 kg
Overweight: Varies by route and fare — see the airline’s fee table
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 · ET
Ethiopian Airlines
Carry-on: 7 kg
Checked Y: 2 kg
Overweight: $100-200
Kenya 🇰🇪 · KQ
Kenya Airways
Carry-on: 7 kg
Checked Y: 2 kg
Overweight: $100
Thailand 🇹🇭 · VZ
Thai Vietjet
Carry-on: 7 kg (1 piece)
Checked Y: None
Overweight: THB 100-200
China 🇨🇳 · CA
Air China
Carry-on: 5 kg (Economy) / 8 kg (Premium Economy)
Checked Y: 2 kg
Overweight: $100-200
Bahrain 🇧🇭 · GF
Gulf Air
Carry-on: 7 kg
Checked Y: 30 kg
Overweight: Varies by route and fare — see the airline’s fee table
Poland 🇵🇱 · LO
LOT Polish Airlines
Carry-on: 8 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: Varies by route and fare — see the airline’s fee table
UK 🇬🇧 · BA
British Airways
Carry-on: 23 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: £65
Germany 🇩🇪 · LH
Lufthansa
Carry-on: 8 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: €100-200
France 🇫🇷 · AF
Air France
Carry-on: 12 kg
Checked Y: 2 kg
Overweight: €100
Netherlands 🇳🇱 · KL
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Carry-on: 12 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: €100
USA 🇺🇸 · DL
Delta Air Lines
Carry-on: 10 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: $100-200
USA 🇺🇸 · UA
United Airlines
Carry-on: 10 kg (personal item only on most routes)
Checked Y: None
Overweight: $150
USA 🇺🇸 · AA
American Airlines
Carry-on: 10 kg
Checked Y: None
Overweight: $100-200
Japan 🇯🇵 · NH
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Carry-on: 10 kg
Checked Y: 2 kg
Overweight: $100-200
Japan 🇯🇵 · JL
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Carry-on: 10 kg
Checked Y: 2 kg
Overweight: $100-200
Baggage allowance — FAQ
Which airline has the most generous baggage allowance?
Qatar Airways is the most generous single-ticket allowance — Business Class + Platinum Privilege Club status = 60kg checked. Emirates + Saudia + Etihad are close behind. Ethiopian Airlines has the most generous EU-to-Africa piece-concept allowance (2 × 23 kg free). Ryanair, Wizz Air, Spirit + Frontier are the strictest.
What is the difference between piece concept and weight concept?
PIECE concept: a fixed number of bags at a fixed weight each (e.g. 2 × 23 kg). Common on transatlantic + US-domestic + Africa-Americas routes. WEIGHT concept: a total kg allowance split across any number of bags (each ≤ 32 kg per bag for crew safety). Common on Middle East + Asia intra-continental routes.
How much is airline overweight baggage in 2026?
Each airline sets its own excess-weight rate, and it varies by route. Book excess weight ONLINE 24h+ in advance — airport walk-up rates are typically 50-100% higher.
Which airlines charge for carry-on baggage?
Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Spirit / Frontier / Allegiant only allow a small under-seat personal item as their FREE cabin bag — a full overhead cabin bag is a paid add-on (£6-15 Priority on Ryanair, similar on others). Most Middle East, Asian, and legacy European carriers include a 7-10 kg overhead cabin bag free with Economy fares.
How do I get free extra baggage?
Airline loyalty status (typically Silver/Gold/Platinum) adds +10 to +25 kg per passenger. Star Alliance Gold, oneworld Emerald, SkyTeam Elite Plus all add cross-airline bonuses. Credit card partnerships (e.g. Amex Platinum, JetBlue Plus card) sometimes include free bag benefits on partner carriers. Booking Business Class routinely adds +10-20 kg vs Economy.
What is the max piece weight for checked baggage?
Almost all major airlines cap single-piece checked weight at 32 kg (70 lb) globally for crew safety, regardless of your total allowance. If you have 40 kg total allowance, you must split it into at least 2 bags. Bags over 32 kg are typically refused or require special handling arrangements.