Flight Baggage Rules: A special rule has changed for those traveling by flight. If you do not know about this rule, you may face problems at the airport and in the flight. Actually, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has changed the hand bag policy. Now airlines will allow passengers to carry only one hand bag in the flight.
Flight Baggage Rules: If you are also planning to travel by air for the New Year holidays, then you need to know about the new luggage rules. Otherwise, you may face problems at the airport or in the flight. Actually, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have changed the hand bag policy. Let us know what the new rules are and how they will affect you?
What is in the new hand bag policy?
A big change has been made in the rules for carrying luggage in the flight. According to the new rules, now passengers will be allowed to carry only one hand bag or cabin bag inside the flight. This rule will apply to both domestic and international flights. It is necessary to check-in all the bags other than one bag.
Air India’s rules for hand bags
Air India passengers can carry hand bags weighing up to 7 kg in premium economy and economy class. Its dimensions should not exceed 115 cm (length + width + height). At the same time, passengers of first class and business class can carry bags weighing up to 10 kg. Apart from cabin baggage, every passenger can also carry a laptop bag or a lady’s purse. Provided it can fit under the seat and its weight does not exceed 3 kg.
Air India’s luggage rules
- Economy class passengers are allowed to carry a hand bag weighing up to 7 kg.
- For business or first class passengers, this limit is fixed at 10 kg.
- The size of the baggage should be up to 40 CM (length), 20 CM (width) and 55 CM (height).
- All other bags other than one hand bag must be checked-in.
Air India Hand Bag Guidelines
- As per Indian security rules, each passenger can carry only one hand baggage.
- If the weight or size of the baggage exceeds the prescribed limit, an additional charge will be levied.
- The old rules will apply for tickets issued before May 2, 2024.
- An additional seat can be booked for special baggage (such as musical instruments).
- However, it must not weigh more than 75 kg and must be securely tied to the seat.
IndiGo’s handbag rules
Each passenger is allowed to carry one handbag weighing a maximum of 7 kg and 115 cm (length + width + height). Passengers can carry a ladies purse or laptop bag. But, its weight should not exceed 3 kg. This means that a female passenger cannot carry a laptop bag along with a ladies purse. If a passenger carries luggage heavier than the prescribed weight, he/she may be charged extra.
IndiGo’s check-in baggage rules
- On domestic flights, a passenger can carry up to 15 kg of check-in baggage.
- Double or multi-seat bookings allow an additional 10 kg of baggage.
- For international flights, check-in baggage varies depending on the destination.
- It is usually fixed at 20 kg to 30 kg per passenger.
IndiGo’s luggage rules
- IndiGo Airlines passengers are allowed to carry one cabin bag.
- The size of the bag should not exceed 115 cm and the weight should not exceed 7 kg.
- One personal bag, such as a lady’s purse or laptop bag, can also be carried.
- If its weight is more than 3 kg, then an extra charge or fine will have to be paid.
Why were the rules changed?
BCAS has changed the rules related to hand bags due to the increasing number of passengers. In fact, the number of air passengers has been increasing continuously for some time. In November 2024, the number of people traveling by flight broke all previous records. This is also increasing the burden on the airport. The new rules will also reduce the time taken for security checks.
What was the weight limit earlier?
Before the rule was changed, the limit for carrying hand bags on flights was higher. It ranged from a minimum of 8 kg to a maximum of 12 kg. However, after the change in rules, this limit has come down to a minimum of 7 to a maximum of 10 kg. Earlier there was a limit of 8 kg in economy, 10 kg in premium economy and 12 kg in first / business class.
Keep these things in mind while traveling
- A passenger will now be able to carry only one hand bag. This rule will be for both domestic and international flights.
- If you carry more than one bag, you will have to get the extra bag checked.
- Economy and premium economy passengers will be able to carry a handbag weighing up to 7 kg.
- The weight limit for first class and business class passengers has been fixed at 10 kg.
- If the flight is booked before May 2, 2024, economy class passengers can carry a hand bag up to 8 kg.
- Premium economy passengers can carry a hand bag weighing 10 kg and first class – business class passengers can carry a hand bag weighing 12 kg.
- The new rules have been introduced to reduce the crowd of passengers at security checkpoints.
- If your hand bag is within the prescribed weight and size, you will avoid delays and inconvenience at the airport.
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