ITA Airways·Star Alliance (Lufthansa Group)
ITA Airways Baggage Fees & Allowance
ITA Airways Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
ITA Airways 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, with a slightly narrower permitted depth than the Lufthansa Group standard.
- First checked bag: Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic travel; charged on Economy Light, where adding it later usually exceeds the Classic fare..
- Second checked bag: Charged in Economy; included in Business..
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, with a slightly narrower permitted depth than the Lufthansa Group standard. Maximum dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm.
First checked bag
Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic travel; charged on Economy Light, where adding it later usually exceeds the Classic fare.
Second checked bag
Charged in Economy; included in Business.
Weight limits
23 kg (50 lbs) in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business.
Overweight bag charges
Charges apply from 23 kg to 32 kg.
Oversize bag charges
Over 158 cm total attracts an oversize charge.
Who gets bags free
Volare Premium, Executive and Club Executive members receive extra allowance, as do Star Alliance Gold members.
Sports and special equipment
Ski and golf equipment carried as checked baggage with advance declaration for larger items.
ITA Airways baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the ITA Airways 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, with a slightly narrower permitted depth than the Lufthansa Group standard.
How much does a checked bag cost on ITA Airways?
Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic travel; charged on Economy Light, where adding it later usually exceeds the Classic fare. A second bag: Charged in Economy; included in Business.
What is the ITA Airways checked baggage weight limit?
23 kg (50 lbs) in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business. Charges apply from 23 kg to 32 kg.
Can I get a free checked bag on ITA Airways?
Volare Premium, Executive and Club Executive members receive extra allowance, as do Star Alliance Gold members.
More ITA Airways help
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