11 Brilliant Tips for Baggage Allowance for Airline Travel

How many bags can I carry to US ? Whats the total2 weight limit ? Can I carry 2 bags instead of 1? What about my baby's bag?

I am sure that above are few questions that you always check with the Travel agent or the Airline staff even before booking your flights. Whenever we plan to travel , there are lots of baggage related queries that keeps coming to our mind, like :

1) What is the total number of bags and total baggage allowance for my destination ?
2) What all can I carry in my bag ?
3) Are there any restrictions with the size of the bag ?
4) Would i need to pay extra in case I am exceeding the total baggage allowance ?
5) What about the baggage allowance for my infant? Can I carry his stroller free of charge ?

Do these questions sound familiar ? If yes, then don't worry as in this blog I would help you with your Baggage Allowance for Airline Travel.

Priceless Tip : Always , yes always travel light
Is it sounding weird ? I know all of us want to take gifts for the family or want to take pickle or Jam for the children or want to do lots of shopping on the way back .

Lets go step by step to understand the whole Baggage process --->
Different Airlines have different rules and regulations with regards to the baggage allowance.These allowance can change from airline to airline and can vary from country to country.

Airline Baggage Allowance :
1) As I mentioned earlier , the allowance of the Airline can vary and depending on that the baggage Allowance can be fixed. Customers flying in higher cabins like business class, First or Frequent fliers gets more flexibility than the economy class passengers
2) Most of the European Airlines allows total weight limit of 23Kg per bag
3) If you are travelling to US then you can carry 2 bags weighing 23kg each.
4) Most of the Airlines allowed hand baggage, weighing up to 7-8 kg only
5) Airport staff can ask you to pay excess baggage charge if your bag is 5-7kg over and above the permitted allowance
6) The baggage allowance of the respective airline can be checked on their website. Make sure that you speak to the airline staff or your travel agent before packing your bags
7) Baby's stroller and wheel chair can be carried free of charge.

11 Brilliant Baggage tips :
1) Always carry your valuable items like jewellery , laptop and other things, you can't live without in the hand bag. Always carry an extra pair of clothes, undergarments, i-pod, medicines, extra pair of specs so that you can survive even if your baggage is delayed
2) Remember that the hand luggage should as per the permitted size. In-case its over the weight limit and size then the staff can ask you to take out few stuff from the bag. Be ready to take out the things from your bag.
3) Infant is allowed baggage allowance of 10kg and can vary from airline to airline.Please do not forget to check the little one's baggage allowance.
4) Most of the Airlines have restricted the quantity of the liquid that can be carried. Don't get your own drinking water bottle as you would need to dispose off the same at the security. The liquid limit is only 100ml (can vary from Airline) and you have to carry this in the transparent plastic bag only.
5) Weight of the baggage plays the important role in the Airline Travel. Few of the Airlines do accept the bags even if the weight is exceeding by 5-8kg but this is not fixed and don't be surprised if you are asked to pay extra charge for taking 5kg extra
6) Effective 2008 , most of the European Airlines have started charging flat rate for the excess baggage i.e you don't have to pay per kilo but you can pay flat GBP25 (British Airways) for the extra bag but again it varies from Airline to Airline and it always good to check it beforehand
7) In US the bags are often opened for security purposes. Its always good to use TSA recognised locks as this will prevent breaking of your precious baggage
8) Other tip, try and choose bright colored bags and label them properly. You can also use different and bright colour ribbons. These would help you to identify your bags quickly from the baggage belt
9) Rolling luggage cart provided at the airport can ease your bags burden
10) Always retain the baggage tags as if your bags are lost then these tags would help you to trace the bags
11) Make sure that you check regarding the baggage transfer policy in case of multiple sectors.
I know that if you are transferring from Heathrow to Gatwick then the bags are not through checked-in . The customers need to pick up the bags from Heathrow Airport and again recheck in the bags at Gatwick.

I have managed to cover vital facts of Baggage allowance for Airline Travel but please feel free to share your experience or ask your queries.

Watch space for lost baggage Allowance and tips on Travel light..till then Have a nice Journey !!