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Air India·Star Alliance
Air India carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
One personal item plus a cabin bag.
One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy. Indian airports apply a security stamp to cabin bag tags at some checkpoints, so keep the tag attached until you board. Maximum dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm.
US–India routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy — the generous allowance reflects the heavy visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic on these routes.
Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First.
Excess charged per piece and is expensive at the airport; pre-purchase online.
Over 158 cm total attracts an oversize charge.
Maharaja Club elite members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Sports equipment is carried within the standard piece allowance on US routes.
55 x 35 x 25 cm including wheels and handles. One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy. Indian airports apply a security stamp to cabin bag tags at some checkpoints, so keep the tag attached until you board.
US–India routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy — the generous allowance reflects the heavy visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic on these routes. A second bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First. Excess charged per piece and is expensive at the airport; pre-purchase online.
Maharaja Club elite members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.