How much baggage is allowed in an Air India international flight?

Baggage Limits for Air India International Flights

Each passenger has a different baggage allowance when traveling with the concerned airline, depending on the route and destination of their flight, the booked cabin class, their membership status, and various other factors. According to the Air India International Baggage Allowance, flyers can bring at most two pieces of checked luggage for their international flight journey when they have booked the premium cabin class. The allowance may vary in the case of elite loyalty program membership.

What is Air India's International Baggage Policy?

Your questions regarding the baggage conveyance will never end unless you read the concerned airline's baggage policy. Why? Their policy consists of answering all the questions flyers ask regarding luggage travel, such as "What is the meaning of 2pc baggage allowance in Air India?" How much weight and size is allowed onboard, and whatnot? Below is the condensed form of the concerned airline's international baggage policy. Those wanting a detailed view of their baggage guidelines are advised to visit their website. 

• Air India's international baggage allowance varies from passenger to passenger based on their fare type, cabin class, and destination.
• If the destination you are flying to follows a weight concept, your luggage's weight allowance will be between 15 kg and 40 kg.
• According to the pieces concept, each piece of luggage should weigh between 23 kg (55.1 lbs) and 32 kg (71 lbs), depending on your fare type.
• Depending on the passenger's flight destination, they can bring a maximum of two pieces of checked baggage for their flight journey.
• The luggage's total dimension should not be more than 158 cm (62 inches) for first and business class, and the weight allowance is 32 kg (71 lbs).
• Economy Class passengers' combined baggage weight should not exceed 271 cm (107 inches), and the maximum weight allowed is 23 kg (51 lbs).

Can I bring a carry-on bag on an Air India International flight?

Air India allows its passengers to not only bring up to two pieces of checked luggage but also carry-on bags, allowing them to pack more items for their travel. Please note that regardless of your Maharaja Club or STAR Alliance frequent flyer status, whether you have booked an international or domestic flight, or the cabin class booked, you can carry only one carry-on bag. Here is the Air India carry-on baggage policy:

• The total dimensions of the carry-on bag must not exceed 115 cm (45.27 in), with measurements no more than 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
• Premium Economy and Economy class passengers are allowed to bring a carry-on bag weighing up to 7 kg/15 lbs.
• When flying in First and Business Class, passengers are allowed to bring a carry-on bag weighing no more than 10 kg/22 lbs.
• Flyers may be required to pay additional charges if the combined weight or pieces of baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance.
• In addition to the carry-on bag, you can also bring one personal item, such as a purse, a camera bag, a laptop bag, etc.
• The personal item should weigh no more than 3 kg (6.6 lbs) and be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

How much does an Air India International flight's excess baggage cost?

Suppose the passengers' baggage exceeds the prescribed weight or size limitation. In that case, they will no longer be eligible for free baggage allowance and will be required to pay additional baggage charges. The excess baggage charge varies from flyer to flyer depending on the amount of excess luggage, whether they are carrying extra weight or size, and other factors. Generally, the Air India international extra baggage fee ranges from $32 to $55 per additional kilogram and $125 per extra piece.