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AIR
BAGGAGE RULES
Airline Baggage Rules
These are generalizations of many different airline's specific
baggage rules. Please check with the Airlines about specific airlines
and flights if you are close to any of these limits. Domestic
Flights: (US & Europe) b> Checked Bags: The
general rule for domestic flights is you can check 3 bags and carry-on
none, check 2 bags and carry-on one, or check one bag and carry-on
two. The checked bags cannot exceed 70 pounds per bag, and the dimensions
cannot exceed 45" x 55" x 62" for the largest bag. The second largest
bag cannot have a dimension that exceeds 55", and the third checked
bag cannot exceed 45". Carry on Bags: The total weight of
all the carry-on bags combined cannot exceed 40 pounds on some airlines,
but others allow a single bag to weigh up to 50 pounds. The maximum
allowable dimensions are 22" x 9" x 14". A briefcase is considered
one carry-on bag, but a normal sized woman's purse is not. Some
airlines allow coach class travelers only one carry-on bag. Domestic
Flights: (India) b> Checked Bags: The current
baggage allowance is 20Kg in Economy class and 30 Kg in Business
class for INR passengers and 30Kg in Economy and 40 Kg in Business
class for USD passengers. Passengers traveling from USA / USA territories
/ Canada and connecting onto a domestic airline flight can avail
of the 2 Piece concept where in passengers are allowed to carry
2 pieces of baggage weighing a total of 64 kgs.Each piece not weighing
more than 32 kgs - the total dimension of both bags should not exceed
106 inch. Carry on Bags: The maximum allowable dimensions
are 65 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm (LxWxH). Note:Passengers travelling on
flights originating from certain airports will not be allowed to
carry any hand baggage. Please check with the airlines regarding
this. International Flights: Checked Bags: 2 pieces,
maximum weight of 70 pounds per bag. The largest piece of luggage
cannot exceed 62" in any dimension, and the second piece of luggage
cannot exceed 55" in any dimension.. Carry on Bags: Some
U.S. carriers allow 2 bags weighing up to 50 pounds per bag, and
not to exceed 22" x 9" x 14". Airlines based outside of North America
may only allow one carry-on bag not to exceed 11 pounds and 22"
x 9" x 14". Note: Slight Difference will be there between Business
Class, First Class and Economy Class. Damaged Luggage: Airlines
have been known in the past to damage pieces of luggage, perhaps
it has happened to you. In the past, generally speaking, airlines
have paid for repairs to most types of damage to luggage. Today
things are changing and airlines are becoming stricter in enforcing
the policies regarding the types of damage they are responsible
for. Things airlines will not cover include: normal wear and tear,
minor cuts, scratches, dents, or soiling/loss or damage to parts
protruding from the case (e.g. wheels, feet, pull-handles, flaps,
pull-straps)/damage resulting from oversized or over-packed bags/manufacturer
defects. Airline personnel are not always uniform in enforcing their
baggage damage policies. It is best to check over your baggage upon
pickup and make a claim with the airline immediately with regard
to any damage you may notice. Most airlines will not accept damage
claims unless they are made within a reasonable time frame. Airlines
have greatly improved upon the ways in which they handle passenger
luggage in recent years. The majority of damage occurs with poorly
constructed bags which literally break, tear, and fall apart through
normal usage and handling. For many years airlines have been responsible
for much of this damage, but recent changes have allowed the airlines,
legally, not to accept responsibility for much of this damage. Therefore,
it is important that you own our well constructed luggage. Luggage
Precautions: Before departure, itemize your bags' contents and
their worth, and label the bags with your name, address, and phone
number. (If you use your home address, cover it so that potential
thieves can't see it readily.) Inside each bag, pack a copy of your
itinerary. At check-in, make sure that each bag is correctly tagged
with the destination airport's three-letter code. If your bags arrive
damaged or fail to arrive at all, file a written report with the
airline before leaving the airport. General Notice Of Baggage
Liability Limitations: Liability for loss, delay, or damage
to baggage is limited unless a higher value is declared in advance
and additional charges are paid. For most international travel (including
domestic portions of international journeys) liability for loss,
delay, or damage to baggage is limited to approximately $9.07 per
pound ($20.00 per kilogram) for checked baggage and $400 per passenger
for unchecked baggage. For travel wholly within U.S. points, federal
rules require any limit on an airline's baggage liability to be
at least $1250 per passenger for aircraft having less than 61 seats,
and $2500 per passenger for all other aircraft. Excess valuation
may be declared on certain types of valuable articles. Carriers
assume no liability for fragile, valuable or perishable articles.
Further information may be obtained from the carrier.
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