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Air India Baggage Fees & Allowance
Air India Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
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
- Personal item: One personal item plus a cabin bag..
- Carry-on bag: One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy.
- First checked bag: 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..
- Second checked bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance..
Personal item
One personal item plus a cabin bag.
Carry-on 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.
First checked bag
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.
Second checked bag
Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
Weight limits
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First.
Overweight bag charges
Excess charged per piece and is expensive at the airport; pre-purchase online.
Oversize bag charges
Over 158 cm total attracts an oversize charge.
Who gets bags free
Maharaja Club elite members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Sports and special equipment
Sports equipment is carried within the standard piece allowance on US routes.
Air India baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the Air India carry-on size limit?
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.
How much does a checked bag cost on Air India?
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.
What is the Air India checked baggage weight limit?
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.
Can I get a free checked bag on Air India?
Maharaja Club elite members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
More Air India help
Booking Air India? Talk to a US travel consultant.
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.