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Airline Excess Baggage Fees By Airline
How Airlines Charge For Excess Baggage
Airlines charge in two main ways: piece (you’re allowed a set number of bags, pay for extra pieces) or weight (you get a total kilo allowance across your bags, pay per kg if you go over).
On most full-service carriers a standard checked bag is up to 23 kg, and no airline will take a single bag over 32 kg.
Extra charges kick in for extra bags, overweight bags (above the standard limit), oversize bags (too big in dimensions), and for carry-on breaches at the gate on some airlines—especially low-cost carriers.
Baggage Fees By Airline
Use this quick guide* to see how airlines charge for extra or overweight bags—and the smartest way to avoid bill shock.
Fees change by route and fare, so treat this as a fast reference, then confirm with your airline before you fly.
Australian Airlines Excess Baggage Fees
| Airline | Excess baggage — charges & tips |
|---|---|
| Qantas |
Charges: Extra bag fee; heavy fee if a bag is over the standard weight; oversize fee if dimensions exceed limits. Tip: Buy extra bag online before you fly and keep each bag under the heavy threshold. |
| Virgin Australia |
Charges: Extra bag fee; heavy fee if over standard weight; oversize fee; some fares include no checked bag. Tip: Add a bag online after booking and weigh bags at home. |
| Jetstar |
Charges: You pre-buy a checked weight allowance; if you turn up over, you pay per-kg at the airport; carry-on over limit incurs gate fees. Tip: Buy enough weight at booking—airport/gate fees are much higher. |
| Rex (Regional Express) |
Charges: Per-kg fee for any weight over your allowance; oversize fees if too big. Tip: Pre-purchase extra kilos and keep each bag liftable under the max. |
Asia & Middle East Airlines Excess Baggae Fees
| Airline | Excess baggage — charges & tips |
|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines |
Charges: Weight on most routes; piece to/from the Americas; extra kg/piece fees; oversize/overweight surcharges. Tip: Check your route’s rule (weight vs piece) and prepay extra kg/piece online. |
| Emirates |
Charges: Weight on most routes; piece to/from the Americas & Africa; buy extra in set kg blocks; oversize/overweight tiers. Tip: Pre-buy extra weight online—airport rates are higher. |
| Qatar Airways |
Charges: Weight vs piece by route; extra piece/kg fees; oversize/overweight add-ons. Tip: Confirm concept for your ticket and pre-purchase the exact amount you need. |
| Etihad |
Charges: Extra piece (piece routes) or per-kg (weight routes); oversize/overweight tiers. Tip: Add bags online and keep each bag under the heavy threshold. |
| Cathay Pacific |
Charges: Weight on many routes; piece to/from Americas; prepaid extra cheaper; oversize/overweight fees. Tip: Prepay and watch dimensions to avoid oversize. |
| Malaysia Airlines |
Charges: Mostly weight concept; extra kg fees; sports gear rules apply. Tip: Buy extra kilos in advance if you’re close to the limit. |
| Thai Airways |
Charges: Often per-kg excess on weight routes; oversize surcharges. Tip: Weigh at home and pre-purchase extra if needed. |
| Japan Airlines (JAL) |
Charges: Mostly piece concept; extra piece and overweight tiers. Tip: Stick to 23 kg per piece and add an extra bag online if needed. |
| ANA |
Charges: Piece concept; extra piece/overweight tiers; status can add allowance. Tip: Add an extra piece online—cheaper than at the counter. |
| Vietnam Airlines |
Charges: Mostly weight concept; per-kg excess; oversize fees. Tip: Prepay kg and spread weight across bags if allowed. |
| Philippine Airlines |
Charges: Piece on some long-haul (e.g., Americas), weight on regional; oversize/overweight tiers. Tip: Check route rule and prepay accordingly. |
| Korean Air |
Charges: Piece concept; extra piece + oversize/overweight fees. Tip: Keep to 23 kg/158 cm per bag and add a piece online if needed. |
| Asiana Airlines |
Charges: Similar to Korean—piece concept with extra piece/size/weight tiers. Tip: Add a piece online and avoid oversize. |
| China Southern |
Charges: Weight on many routes; piece to/from Americas; per-kg or extra piece fees. Tip: Confirm concept and buy extra in advance. |
| China Eastern |
Charges: Weight vs piece by route; per-kg or extra piece; oversize fees. Tip: Prepay and keep each bag under heavy limits. |
| Air China |
Charges: Weight on many routes; piece to/from Americas; oversize/overweight tiers. Tip: Plan for your route and purchase extra early. |
| Scoot (LCC) |
Charges: You pre-buy a checked weight allowance; at-airport per-kg is pricey; strict carry-on checks. Tip: Buy enough weight at booking—avoid gate/airport fees. |
| AirAsia X (LCC) |
Charges: Pre-book weight slabs; excess per-kg at airport is expensive; strict on carry-on. Tip: Lock in the right slab online and weigh before you go. |
European Airline Excess Baggage Fees
| Airline | Excess baggage — charges & tip |
|---|---|
| British Airways |
Charges: Extra bag fee; overweight/oversize surcharges. Tip: Add an extra bag online; keep each bag ≤23 kg and within size limits. |
| Turkish Airlines |
Charges: Weight or piece by route; extra kg or extra bag; oversize fees. Tip: Check your route’s rule and prepay the exact kg/bag you need. |
| Lufthansa |
Charges: Extra bag fee on piece routes; overweight/oversize tiers. Tip: Buy an extra piece online and stick to 23 kg per bag. |
| Air France |
Charges: Extra bag + overweight/oversize fees. Tip: Pre-purchase extra baggage and keep bags under the heavy threshold. |
| KLM |
Charges: Extra bag fee; overweight/oversize tiers. Tip: Add bags in Manage Booking—airport rates are higher. |
| SWISS |
Charges: Extra bag and overweight/oversize surcharges. Tip: Prepay and keep each bag ≤23 kg / within dimensions. |
| Finnair |
Charges: Extra bag fee; overweight/oversize tiers. Tip: Buy online and keep weight tight. |
| Virgin Atlantic |
Charges: Extra bag + overweight/oversize fees. Tip: Add a bag online and stay ≤23 kg per piece. |
Americas (North & Latin) — Excess baggage at a glance
| Airline | Excess baggage — charges & tip |
|---|---|
| United Airlines |
Charges: Extra bag fee; overweight/oversize surcharges (strict). Tip: Prepay extra pieces online; aim ≤23 kg and standard size. |
| Delta Air Lines |
Charges: Extra bag + overweight/oversize fees. Tip: Add bags pre-flight and weigh at home. |
| American Airlines |
Charges: Extra bag fee; overweight/oversize tiers. Tip: Buy online; keep each bag under 23 kg to avoid heavy fees. |
| Hawaiian Airlines |
Charges: Extra bag + oversize/overweight (surfboards/sports gear have special rules). Tip: Declare and prepay special items; keep bags within limits. |
| Air Canada |
Charges: Extra bag fee; overweight/oversize surcharges. Tip: Add bags in advance; stick to piece rules. |
| LATAM Airlines |
Charges: Extra bag fee; overweight/oversize tiers by route. Tip: Pre-purchase extra pieces and keep to standard size/weight. |
*Disclaimer
Baggage fees and allowances vary by airline, route, fare type, and frequent-flyer status, and they change often. The information on this page is a general guide only and may not match your specific ticket. Always double-check with your airline (and, where relevant, airport/authority rules like ABF or TSA) before you fly. For itineraries with codeshares or partner airlines, the operating carrier’s policy may apply. Your ticket conditions and the airline’s published policy take precedence; we can’t accept responsibility for costs due to changes or discrepancies.
