Baggage Allowances
Whilst many clients find the baggage allowances for their trips are quite adequate and are not a crucial element in their choice between the fare options our consultants offer, the variety of allowances relating to the various fares and airlines serving the routes between the UK and the Indian subcontinent frequently requires a more detailed understanding before the most appropriate carrier and fare can be selected.
We therefore list below the latest details for the more popular airlines serving these routes.
Cabin Baggage:
Air France
Cabin Baggage: 1 piece of baggage (measuring max 55x35x25 cm) including a garment bag + 1 accessory (examples: handbag, laptop computer, camera, etc.) weighing a total of 12 kg. For more information click here.
Hold Baggage: 20kg. Excess is £24.00 per extra kg. For more information click here.
Air India
Cabin Baggage: Ensure carry-on bags in the cabin do not exceed the dimensions of 55x40x20cms and a maximum weight of 8 kgs. For more information click here.
Hold Baggage: 46 kgs per bag from London. For other UK departure airports, please check with your Medway Travel consultant. There is no limit to the number of pieces of luggage. However, the weight of one piece must not exceed more than 32 kgs. Please note: checked in baggage for infants is 10 kgs.
British Airways
Cabin Baggage: 2 piece hand baggage allowance for all flights: one standard-sized bag - maximum size of the bag must not exceed 56x45x25cm (22x17.5x9.85in) (including wheels, pockets and handles). In addition, one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase. A 23kg (51lbs) maximum bag weight applies and you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead lockers in the aircraft cabin unaided. For more information click here.
Standard Baggage Allowance : 1 piece weighing no more than 23kg. Extra bags of 23kg can be purchased online at the cost of £34.00 per bag, and at the airport at the cost of £40.00 per bag. However, certain fares permit an allowance of 2 pieces - please check with your Medway Travel consultant, or refer to your itinerary. For more information click here.
Emirates
Cabin Baggage: 1 piece of carry-on baggage, subject to the following size and weight limitations: Handbag: 22x15x8 ins (55x38x20 cm). Weight must not exceed 15lbs (7kg). Duty free purchases of liquor, cigarettes and perfume in reasonable quantities are also permitted in addition to the above. For more information click here.
Hold Baggage: Total weight of up to 30kg. Skywards Silver and Gold members are entitled to an additional free baggage allowance. Please check your Skywards membership details to find out how much excess baggage you will be able to take with you. Excess luggage is £25 per kg. For more information click here.
Etihad
Cabin Baggage: 7kg: For more information click here.
Hold Baggage: 23kg: For more information click here.
Jet Airways
Cabin Baggage: The Government of India regulations permits only one piece of cabin baggage on board, the dimensions of which should not exceed 115 linear cms and weight should not exceed 7 kgs. For departures out of London, only 1 piece is allowed. For more information click here.
Standard Baggage Allowance : 28kg. However, certain fares permit an allowance of 46KG - please check with your Medway Travel consultant, or refer to your itinerary. For more information click here.
Kingfisher
Cabin Baggage: 7 kg
Standard Baggage Allowance: 23kg. However, certain fares permit an allowance of 46kg - please check with your Medway Travel consultant, or refer to your itinerary. For more infomation click here.
Kuwait Airways
Hold Baggage: 20kg
Certain fares permit an allowance of 40kg - please check with your Medway Travel consultant, or refer to your itinerary.
Lufthansa
Cabin Baggage: Each piece of hand baggage may not be larger than 55x40x20 cm and may not weigh more than 8 kg. An exception are foldable garment bags. They count as hand baggage up to a size of 57x54x15 cm. For more information click here.
Hold Baggage: 20 kg (44lb). For more information click here.
Qatar
Cabin Baggage: 1 piece not exceeding 7kg (50x37x25cm). For more information click here.
Hold Baggage: 23 kg. The dimension of each piece of baggage must not exceed 158cm (total dimension = length + height + width). Please note that we cannot accept a bag heavier than 32kg (70lbs). Excess baggage will be charged at the airport. For excess baggage rates please contact your nearest Qatar Airways Office.
Sri Lankan Airlines
Cabin Baggage: On Economy Class, you are allowed 1hand luggage bag measuring no more than 18"x14"x6" (46x36x20 cm) and weighing no more than 7 kgs. In addition to your hand luggage the following items will be accepted as free carry-on items:
- One lady's handbag, purse or pocket book
- One overcoat, wrap or blanket
- One umbrella or walking stick
- One small camera or one pair of binoculars
- Infant's food for in-flight consumption together with infant's toiletries and disposable items such as nappies
- One infant's carrying basket or fully collapsible stroller
- Hold Baggage:
You are provided with a free baggage allowance of 20 kg. For more information click here
