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What are the restrictions on airline luggage?


Category: Airline/carry on luggage

Some airlines allow a mere 5kg/11lbs of luggage on board with their passengers, yet others allow a weight of up to 15kg/33lbs.
In normal condition, there are specific restrictions of luggage for different types of trips. For domestic carriers, the size of the luggage must be no larger than 45 linear inches and the weight should not exceed 40 pounds; for international carriers, luggage's size might be around 45-linear-inch but weight limits are usually various. Exceptions always exist, for example, Alaska Airlines allow 51 linear inches with a weight limitation of 20 pounds and United Airlines permit 45 linear inches with weight up to 50 pounds.
Here is a list of carry-on luggage weight restriction for the International Carriers:
Current FAA maximum size restriction: under-seat 45 inches (9" X 14" X 22"); overhead 60 inches (10" X 14" X 36"); garment 72 inches (4" X 23" X 45").
Aer Lingus Airline allows weight no more than 6kg/14lbs.
Air Canada Airline allows weight no more than 10kg/22lbs.
Air France Airline allows weight no more than 12kg/26.4lbs in total. The size should be within 21.7" long* 13.8" wide* 9.8" deep.
Air New Zealand allows weight no more than 7kg/15.4lbs. The maximum total dimensions (length + width + height) is 115cm (45") for each allowed item
Alitalia allows weight no more than 7kg/15.4lbs.
American Airlines allow weight no more than 18kg/40lbs.
BMI Airline allows weight no more than 10kg/22lbs.
British Airways allows weight no more than 6kg/13.2lbs. The size should be smaller than 22 " x 17.5" x 9.85" (approximately 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm).
Cathay Pacific allows weight no more than 7kg/15.4lbs.
Delta Airline allows weight no more than 18kg/40lbs.
Japan Airline allows weight no more than 10kg/22lbs.
Swiss Air allows weight no more than 10kg/22lbs.
Thai Airways allows weight no more than 7kg/15.6lbs.
Virgin Atlantic allows weight no more than 6kg/13.2lbs.
Singapore Airlines allow weight no more than 7kg/15.6lbs.

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