Airline Baggage Weights and Allowances
Its hard to know what the correct baggage weights are when flying. This is a rough guide to help you. Prices do change please check with the airlines for up to date prices. These price are at 1 March 2008 and are in Australian dollars
Each airline has different rules on what you can carry on and check in when flying. This can be a nightmare and cost a lot in excess baggage charges. If you start your travels on one airline and finish them on another you may be in for a shock.
Here is a guide on what to expect on a couple of well travelled routes.
Australia to Europe.
Airline
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Economy Checked In
|
Business Checked In
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| British Airways |
One bag 23kg |
Two bags 23kg each |
| Qantas |
20kg |
30kg |
| Cathay Pacific |
20kg |
30kg |
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Economy Carry On
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| British Airways |
One light bag able to be lifted into the overhead locker |
| Qantas |
One bag and a garment bag up to 7kg |
| Cathay Pacific |
One bag up to 7kg
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Business Carry On
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| British Airways |
One light bag able to be lifted into the overhead locker |
| Qantas |
One bag and a garment bag up to 7kg |
| Cathay Pacific |
One bag and a suit bag up to 10kg |
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Excess Charges
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| British Airways |
$174 per bag or $140 if paid in advance online |
| Qantas |
$48 per kg |
| Cathay Pacific |
$72 per kg |
Australia to Los Angeles
Airline
|
Economy Checked In
|
Business Checked In
|
| American Airlines |
Two bags 23kg each |
Two bags 23kg each |
| Air Canada |
Two bags 23kg each |
Two bags 23kg each |
| Air New Zealand |
Two bags 23kg each |
Two bags 32kg each
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Economy Carry On
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| American Airlines |
One bag up to 18kg plus hand bag/laptop |
| Air Canada |
One bag up to 10kg plus hand bag/laptop |
| Air New Zealand |
One bag up to 7kg plus hand bag/laptop |
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Business Carry On
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| American Airlines |
One bag up to 18kg plus hand bag/laptop |
| Air Canada |
One bag up to 10kg plus hand bag/laptop |
| Air New Zealand |
One bag up to 7kg plus hand bag/laptop |
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Excess Charges
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| American Airlines |
$132 per extra piece. Any weight over 23kg bag limit is a flat $25 up to 32kg max. |
| Air Canada |
$229 per extra piece. Any weight over the 23kg limit is a flat $40 up to 32kg max. |
| Air New Zealand |
$150 per extra piece. Any weight over the 23kg limit is a flat $50 up to 32kg max |
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