Baggage Allowance Guide: Every Airline Compared

Side-by-side baggage comparison for all airlines flying Canada/USA to India.

Baggage matters on India trips, especially when you are carrying gifts for family. Here are the airlines we cover.

AirlineEconomy checkedBusiness checked
Air India2 × 23 kg checked bags2 × 32 kg checked bags
Air Canada2 × 23 kg checked bags2 × 32 kg checked bags
Emirates2 × 23 kg checked bags (30 kg total for some fare types)2 × 32 kg checked bags
Qatar Airways2 × 23 kg checked bags (30 kg for students)2 × 32 kg checked bags
Etihad Airways2 × 23 kg checked bags2 × 32 kg checked bags
Lufthansa1 × 23 kg checked bag (2 bags on some fares)2 × 32 kg checked bags
Turkish Airlines2 × 23 kg checked bags2 × 32 kg checked bags
British Airways1 × 23 kg checked bag2 × 32 kg checked bags + 1 cabin bag
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines1 × 23 kg checked bag2 × 32 kg checked bags

Tips

  • Allowances vary by fare, route and ticket date, so check your own booking.
  • Extra bag and overweight fees vary widely. Pre-buying online is often cheaper than paying at the airport.
  • Weigh your bags at home, and again before the flight back, when you may be carrying more.
  • Cabin bags have size and weight limits that differ between airlines.

Approximate, general information that has not been independently verified. Check the airline or booking site for current prices.

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