Luggage kg allowance of airlines

Noodle · Mar 1st, 2008, 20:16

Does someone know which airline going into Europe has the most free kg luggage allowance? Normally it's 20 kg for economy class plus 8kg hand luggage. My neighbour will leave soon and wants to take more than that without paying extra. Last time she had excess luggage with Swiss Air and they charged her $30 per kilo extra!

Yes, I could browse all their websites but am too lazy

Maybe someone here knows already?

Aishah · Mar 1st, 2008, 20:27

I've had up to 8kg above the 20kg waved through with Thai Air, but over that limit had to pay. Air New Zealand was the same - may have been slightly more generous. But I'm not sure that these airlines will serve your purpose for European travel. Thai Air might.

the opoponax · Mar 1st, 2008, 20:30

I think Austrian Airlines (which I'll be flying home from Mumbai on Wednesday; OMG I can't believe this trip is almost over!!!) may allow 25 or 30? Check their website.

Noodle · Mar 1st, 2008, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by the opoponax

I think Austrian Airlines (which I'll be flying home from Mumbai on Wednesday; OMG I can't believe this trip is almost over!!!) may allow 25 or 30? Check their website.

I just checked. It's 20 plus 8 hand luggage.

Have a good flight home!

Nick-H · Mar 1st, 2008, 21:24

British airways: 23k check-in (but must be only one case); carry on not limited by weight, but must be able to lift into locker un-aided. Upgrading to economy-plus for at least one leg gets you another 23k check-in; carry on is limited to one if going through, or returning from, a British airport.

Changes by the minute: that was true when I flew late last year.

Rasika · Mar 1st, 2008, 21:37

Jet Airways allows 28 kilos + handluggage (+ purse?). Not withstanding a previous thread, I've had good experience with them - I even brought back a bulky item as well as a suitcase with no problem.

I think they even have a special deal for students, who can take another case.

ananda2193 · Mar 1st, 2008, 21:41

I think every airline is different.

My daughter just flew to Argentina on Continental and she could take a carry-on bag of 45 lbs. and check in 2 bags of 50 lbs. apiece.

But they never weigh carry-on's so...

edwardseco · Mar 1st, 2008, 23:57

There is a lot of variation in how individual airline employees handle things. One person in front of me was hassled big time by SIA for 1 kilo over. When I got up with an obvious overweight the now overwrought agent passed me. What he was swearing under his breath I don't want to know. Also consider strategy as above. But, do note that I was talking about carry-on.!

Noodle · Mar 2nd, 2008, 15:11

Ok, thanks all. Will check it out!

nycank · Mar 3rd, 2008, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananda2193

I think every airline is different.

My daughter just flew to Argentina on Continental and she could take a carry-on bag of 45 lbs. and check in 2 bags of 50 lbs. apiece.

But they never weigh carry-on's so...

Typically rules for baggage are different if either origin or destination is the US. Since, CO flies to Argentina via Houston, different baggage limits apply.

crvlvr · Mar 3rd, 2008, 23:54

Have you tried Air India? i know people who have travelled with 3 suitcases, each weighing 41kg who did not have to pay extra

Nick-H · Mar 4th, 2008, 00:13

But... did their mother's friend's cousin's neighbour's uncle know one of the receptionists at head office?

I was, by the way, once advised by an Indian friend to bribe the check in person!

Hmmm.... Not even in India, I think....

edwardseco · Mar 4th, 2008, 00:15

Oh yes, the North American rates have changed several years back to less..

shere · Mar 4th, 2008, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

British airways: 23k check-in (but must be only one case); carry on not limited by weight

Fantastic, I am sure my gran can squeeze 20KG into a carry on. Shame I did not know this when she flew LHR-DEL a few weeks ago. She had to leave stuff behind.

Nick-H · Mar 4th, 2008, 01:50

I'm sure she would have a job with one case weighing 23Kg, and I'm disgusted with BA for this.

As a wimp, I can just manage it --- but only just. Flew back with a 23Kg and a 20Kg last year: getting them downstairs from my friend's flat was hell, but at least it was trolleys and drivers from then on.

The current carry-on limits from Heathrow are due to concerns of national paranoia (sorry, I mean security), not the airlines.

Mar 1st, 2008, 20:16	#1
Noodle Crazy for the furry ones Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 1,026	Luggage kg allowance of airlines Does someone know which airline going into Europe has the most free kg luggage allowance? Normally it's 20 kg for economy class plus 8kg hand luggage. My neighbour will leave soon and wants to take more than that without paying extra. Last time she had excess luggage with Swiss Air and they charged her $30 per kilo extra! Yes, I could browse all their websites but am too lazy Maybe someone here knows already? __________________ If in hole stop digging. Indian saying

Mar 1st, 2008, 20:27	#2
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,016	I've had up to 8kg above the 20kg waved through with Thai Air, but over that limit had to pay. Air New Zealand was the same - may have been slightly more generous. But I'm not sure that these airlines will serve your purpose for European travel. Thai Air might. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Mar 1st, 2008, 21:24	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,854	British airways: 23k check-in (but must be only one case); carry on not limited by weight, but must be able to lift into locker un-aided. Upgrading to economy-plus for at least one leg gets you another 23k check-in; carry on is limited to one if going through, or returning from, a British airport. Changes by the minute: that was true when I flew late last year. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	I think Austrian Airlines (which I'll be flying home from Mumbai on Wednesday; OMG I can't believe this trip is almost over!!!) may allow 25 or 30? Check their website.

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ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,486	I think every airline is different. My daughter just flew to Argentina on Continental and she could take a carry-on bag of 45 lbs. and check in 2 bags of 50 lbs. apiece. But they never weigh carry-on's so...

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,924	There is a lot of variation in how individual airline employees handle things. One person in front of me was hassled big time by SIA for 1 kilo over. When I got up with an obvious overweight the now overwrought agent passed me. What he was swearing under his breath I don't want to know. Also consider strategy as above. But, do note that I was talking about carry-on.!

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Noodle Crazy for the furry ones Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 1,026	Ok, thanks all. Will check it out!

Mar 3rd, 2008, 23:54	#11
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,474	Have you tried Air India? i know people who have travelled with 3 suitcases, each weighing 41kg who did not have to pay extra

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,854	But... did their mother's friend's cousin's neighbour's uncle know one of the receptionists at head office? I was, by the way, once advised by an Indian friend to bribe the check in person! Hmmm.... Not even in India, I think....

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,924	Oh yes, the North American rates have changed several years back to less..

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,854	I'm sure she would have a job with one case weighing 23Kg, and I'm disgusted with BA for this. As a wimp, I can just manage it --- but only just. Flew back with a 23Kg and a 20Kg last year: getting them downstairs from my friend's flat was hell, but at least it was trolleys and drivers from then on. The current carry-on limits from Heathrow are due to concerns of national paranoia (sorry, I mean security), not the airlines.

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