What is the baggage allowance for Emirates?

What is the baggage allowance for Emirates?

To avoid hassle while baggage check-in at the Airport, it is better to get yourself familiar with all the rules and guidelines for baggage allowance on Emirates. Therefore, if you are an Emirates Skywards Platinum, Gold, or Silver member then the Airline allows you to bring extra checked baggage allowance on that route where the weight concept is used. 

• For Economy Class: Baggage Allowance For Economy class is one checked bag up to 23 kgs and for special fares like 23 kg for two checked luggage.
• Emirates Premium Economy: The airline allows you to bring two checked bags up to 23kg or 50 lbps each.
• Business class Fares: Business class fare holders can bring two bags not more than a weight of 32kg or 70 lbs each.
• First Class Travelers: Emirates First Class travelers are allowed to carry two bags up to 32kgs and 70 lbps each.

What is the Baggage allowance for Emirates Economy Class?

The Emirate Baggage Allowance weight concept is applicable on all routes except for passengers traveling to and from America and Africa. As well as the weight allowance for different Economy Fares may vary which is given in the following data.

1. For Economy Special Class: Passengers checked baggage should not be more than 20 kg and the total dimension of checked luggage does not exceed the limit of 300cm (118 inches).
2. Emirates Economy Saver Class: Travelers flying in Emirates Economy Saver class are supposed to bring one piece with a weight limit of 25kg only.
3. Economy Flex Fares: Emirates Flex Fare holders are allowed to carry one checked luggage of up to 30 kg.
4. Economy Flex Plus Fares: Your checked baggage should be up to 35 kg only, if you are traveling in Economy Flex Plus Fares.

Note: If your checked baggage exceeds the weight limit as mentioned in the above information then it will not accepted as checked luggage. 

Does Emirates allow 2 free checked bags?

Yes, Emirates allows two free checked bags to their Business Class and First Class travelers but the weight should be up to 32 kgs or 70 lbs for each bag, if the weight limit is exceeded then it will count as overweight luggage. However, the total dimensions (length+ width+ height) of each bag should not exceed 150cm and 59 inches. Somehow, if your checked baggage dimensions exceed the limit then the Airline will be charged an additional fee which is subject to the travel distance, fare types, and Airport.

How strict is Emirates with hand luggage?

Emirates intends to be very strict with the carry-on size limit, if you are planning to carry one hand luggage then you should make sure that the bag is well within the Airline's specified restrictions to avoid hassle at the Airport during the Check-in time. There you will find the limit of carry-on bags on the Emirates of particular fare class.

• Emirates Economy Class travelers are bound to carry one bag up to 7 kg only and the dimensions should not exceed 55cm, 38cm, or 22cm.
• In Premium Economy Class, customers are allowed to bring one carry-on bag with a limit of 10kg and the dimensions should not exceed 55, 38, and 22cm (21.6*14.9*8.6 inches).
• If you are traveling on Emirates Business or First Class, then you are allowed to bring only one bag or briefcase both up to 7kg only. Therefore the briefcase may not exceed 45,25 and 20 cm and the handbag measurement may not exceed 55,38, and 22cm.

How strict is Emirates with checked baggage weight?

Yes, Emirates enforces its checked baggage policy strictly. Therefore the checked baggage allowance may vary as it is based on the class fare and routes, the baggage allowance ranges from 20 kg and goes up to 50 kg with specific dimensions. If your checked baggage exceeds the weight allowance and dimension as per the policy rules the baggage can't be checked in. You are allowed to check in as many bags as you want like up to the weight allowance by paying extra baggage charges but each traveler bag should not weigh more than 32kg.

Does Emirates allow 1 kg extra baggage?

You are allowed to carry one extra bag instead of 1 kg extra weight as the Emirates weight allowance for one piece is 23 kg for Economy Class and 32 kg for Business Class and First Class. But if you wish to carry extra kgs on an Emirates flight then the Airline will charge an additional fee of USD 30 For the flights operating to and From the Middle East/ South Asia. For Europe flights travelers should require to pay USD 40.

What is not allowed as baggage in the Emirates?

Any item exceeding the limit of 300 cm or 118 inches is not allowed or transported as checked baggage then the item will sent as cargo or freight and there is no exception to this rule. Emirates also restricts a few items to be carried in the checked luggage to avoid inconvenience.