What are Baggage restrictions in airlines?
Baggage Restrictions are the rules specified by each airlines under the regional rules of customs department of each country on the luggage people transport. Since Airlines are the major transport authority who control this logistical operations, each country has specified certain rules to adhere to control the movement of goods in unethical and non-legal ways – Baggage restrictions Canada.
Canada is a destination where a lot of international students go for education. Since their time in Canada would be in years, the personalised items a student needs will be large in number. Due to the higher cost for items in Canada, when compared to the Indian market, most of the students carries a variety of items.
For the purpose of safety, there are certain rules which each airlines has to make sure their travellers follow while using their service. So, below are the baggage restriction rules for the students who uses Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airlines and Air India airlines for their travel from India to Canada.
These are the measurements and numbers as per the official reports. Please ensure their accuracy by visiting the official pages for these information, which is given along side to double check.
Check this: Complete list of things to/not-to pack while going to Canada from India for Students/Workers in 2024
Baggage Restrictions for Emirates Airlines: Economy Traveller from India to Canada
Here are the baggage restrictions for Emirates Airlines for an economy traveler from India to Canada.
- Weight: The weight concept applies to most routes, including flights from India to Canada. The total weight of all baggage should not exceed the weight allowance for the travel class.
- Dimension: The piece concept applies to flights to and from the Americas and Africa.
- Economy Class: One piece up to 23 kg for Special fares, and two pieces up to 23 kg each for Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus fares. Each piece must not exceed 150 cm (59 inches) in total dimensions (length + width + height).
- Additional Baggage: Extra baggage allowance can be purchased online or at the airport. Purchasing online gives a 50% to 60% discount on the check-in amount. The more baggage purchased, the greater the discount.
- Baggage Allowance: The baggage allowance depends on the route, class of travel, fare type, and Emirates Skywards membership tier.
- Economy Class: 20 kg to 35 kg, depending on the fare type. Premium Economy: 35 kg. Business Class: 40 kg. First Class: 50 kg.
Please note that baggage restrictions and fees are subject to change, and it’s always best to check with Emirates Airlines for the most up-to-date information.
Qatar Airways Baggage Restrictions from India
Here are the baggage restrictions for Qatar Airways for an economy traveller from India to Canada :
- Checked Baggage: Maximum weight: 32 kg (70 lbs). Maximum dimensions (length + width + height): 158 cm (62 in)
- Hand Baggage:
- Economy Class: One piece not to exceed 7 kg (15 lbs). Maximum dimensions for each piece of hand baggage are 50x37x25 cm (20x15x10 in)
- Additional Baggage:
- Extra baggage allowance can be purchased online or at the airport. Purchasing online gives a 50% to 60% discount on the check-in amount
- Restricted Items:
- Dangerous goods and other security restricted articles are not allowed in passenger baggage. Please refer to the Qatar Airways website for a list of restricted items
Etihad Airways Baggage Restrictions
Here are the baggage restrictions for Etihad Airways for an economy traveler from India to Canada :
- Checked Baggage:
- Maximum weight: 32 kg (70 lbs)
- Maximum dimensions (length + width + height): 158 cm (62 in)
- Economy Class: One piece up to 23 kg for Special fares, and two pieces up to 23 kg each for Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus fares
- Hand Baggage:
- Economy Class: One piece not to exceed 7 kg (15 lbs)
- Maximum dimensions for each piece of hand baggage are 50x37x25 cm (20x15x10 in)
- Additional Baggage:
- Extra baggage allowance can be purchased online or at the airport
- Purchasing online gives a 30% discount on the check-in amount
Air India Airways Baggage Restrictions from India to Canada
Here are the baggage restrictions for Air India Airways for an economy traveller from India to Canada ¹ ²:
- Checked Baggage:
- Economy Class: Two pieces up to 23 kg/50.7 lb each
- First and Executive Class: Two pieces up to 32 kg/71 lb each. Total dimensions (length + width + height) not to exceed 158 cm/62 in per piece. Combined dimensions of two pieces (length + width + height) not to exceed 273 cm/107 in, provided neither piece exceeds 158 cm/62 in
- Hand Baggage:
- One piece not to exceed 20 cm/8 in x 40 cm/16 in x 55 cm/22 in and 18 lb/8 kg. Plus one personal item
- Additional Baggage:
- Extra baggage allowance can be purchased online or at the airport
- Flying Returns members can bring additional baggage on flights operated by Air India and Star Alliance member airlines
