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Indian airline raises free extra check-in baggage limit to 30KG
Khaleej Times
|January 22, 2025
Air India Express on Tuesday said it increased free check-in baggage to 30kg for passengers flying between the UAE, Middle East and other destinations.
The carrier, which operates flights to different emirates of the UAE, also offers 7kg of cabin baggage.
In addition to the free check-in baggage allowance, the airline offers a free cabin baggage allowance of up to two pieces of baggage with a combined weight of not more than 7kg. Guests may also carry one laptop bag, handbag, backpack, or any other small bag which fits under the seat in front, it said.
Importantly, families travelling with infants are offered an additional complimentary 10kg check-in baggage allowance, bringing the total allowance to 47kg, including a 7kg cabin baggage allowance.
This story is from the January 22, 2025 edition of Khaleej Times.
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