Airline Baggage Rules and Fees
Simple guidance to help you understand airline baggage rules before you fly.
Airline baggage policies
Baggage fee information
Public airline policy details
General travel guidance
What you’ll find here
You’ll find a simple overview of airline baggage rules and fees, and common travel policies followed by airlines. This information is shared for general travel awareness and can help you prepare for a trip without confusion.
Baggage and Travel Basics Explained
Understanding baggage fees
Policy-based guidance
Packing with clarity
Preparing for check-in
Understanding Airline Baggage Allowance and Rules
Get a clear overview of airline baggage allowances, including carry-on and checked baggage rules. This helps you prepare before you fly by sharing general travel information based on publicly available airline policies.
This page also links to general guidance on seat selection and seat upgrades, pet travel airline rules, and other airline travel tips to help you plan better before flying.
For more detailed guidance, you can explore our carry-on and checked baggage rules, seat selection and seat upgrade guidance, and pet travel airline rules pages.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Common questions about airline baggage rules, fees, and travel policies.
Carry-on size and weight limits are set by each airline and may vary by route and ticket type. Reviewing the baggage information shared by the airline before you fly can help you understand typical carry-on requirements or refer to general airline baggage guides available on this website.
The overweight baggage policy dictates the penalty for exceeding the weight limit. Excessive baggage charges apply when you exceed the number of bags allowed on the plane.
Airlines may enforce carry-on size limits during boarding. If a bag exceeds the allowed dimensions, it may need to be checked in, sometimes with an additional fee. Measuring your luggage before travel can help reduce this risk.
The overweight baggage policy dictates the penalty for exceeding the weight limit. Excessive baggage charges apply when you exceed the number of bags allowed on the plane.
When a journey includes multiple layovers, baggage rules may differ for each airline involved. Reviewing the baggage policies for all flights in your itinerary can help you understand possible allowances and fees.
MyBaggageInfo is an independent travel information website. All baggage, seat, and travel policies are summarized from publicly available airline sources. Travelers should always confirm final rules directly with the airline before departure.