Airline Baggage Rules

Common Baggage Allowances

Budget airlines (Ryanair, easyJet): 10–20kg checked, often with extra fees. Legacy carriers (BA, Lufthansa, Emirates): 20–23kg standard economy. Business class: typically 32kg. US domestic: often 23kg. Long-haul premium: 32–64kg.

Hand Luggage

Most European budget airlines allow one small cabin bag (40×20×25cm) free. A larger carry-on (55×40×20cm) typically costs extra. Liquids are limited to 100ml containers in a 1L clear bag for security.

Weighing Tips

Weigh your bag at home on a bathroom scale — hold the bag and weigh yourself, then weigh yourself without it. The difference is your bag weight. Airline scales are calibrated differently and you have no recourse if you're over at check-in.

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