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Which airline has the best luggage allowance for economy class passengers?

Airline Comparisons Luggage Allowance Economy Class Visa and Travel Tips Expat Information

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Hi who is the best airline for economy class passengers for luggage allowance idealy 2 checked in bags up to 30 kilos and 1 hand luggage up to 7 kilos thanks

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The discussion focuses on the best airlines for economy class passengers regarding luggage allowance. Key mentions include Emirates, Qatar, Finnair, and Thai Airways. Emirates offers 30 kg for checked luggage on Flex tickets, Qatar generally allows 30 kg on certain fares, and Thai Airways provides a similar allowance. Finnair is noted for its reasonable fees for additional baggage. Several users suggest using Google to check up-to-date allowances as they can vary by booking.

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Selina **********

Selina **********

EVA air 30k baggage plus hand luggage

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Bob ***********

Bob ***********

I have a Delta and American Airlines credit card. Gets my, and my family, first two bags checked free.

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Tim *******

Tim *******

I have just done a dummy booking on Qatar. MAN-BKk. A convenience fare you get a total of 30kg hold luggage and a classic fare you a total of 25kg of hood luggage

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Shaheda ********

Shaheda ********

Emirates

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Paul *********

Paul *********

Singapore airlines

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Terary **********

Terary **********

I use google.com/flights to deals.

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Kenneth ************

Kenneth ************

Emirates

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John ********

John ********

Most international flights

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Sophie **********

Sophie **********

Emirates Flex ticket

1 bagage 30 kgs /person

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Sara *********

Sara *********

Emirates

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Nick ******

Nick ******

I agree Paul

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Paul *****************

Paul *****************

Thaiairways free 30 kg plus 7 kg

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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Thanks for everyone’s advise

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Steven ********************

Steven ********************

Oman air

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Sam **********

Sam **********

Qatar. Economy wise. Not sure weight requirements but I've never had to pay extra.

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Amy ***************

Amy ***************

Finnair seems to be the cheapest for buying extra bags. 23kg as standard than only €60 for an additional

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Sian ********

Sian ********

@Amy **************

I recently returned to Thailand with Thai airways. I looked into paying for an extra bag.........they wanted £560 for 20kg. 😱😱😱😱

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Leslie *******

Leslie *******

It is all 23 kilo .30 kilo to heavy for Thai men.?

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Michael ********

Michael ********

Actually the west health and safety introduced the max size 23 kg

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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I no but bit confused as 2 what allowance you have google says 1 thing but when you start to book flights different story

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Sammy *******

Sammy *******

Google is your friend!

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Todd *********

Todd *********

let us know what your search turns up

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Sammy *******

Sammy *******

I'm not doing someone else's hw. why act as an errand lad for the most basic research-- if that excites you, more power to you.

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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I thought Finnair was only 23 kilos

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Ken ***********

Ken ***********

Qatar allows 2 bags 23kgs

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Jonas *************

Jonas *************

TwTw years years ago, for 9 months, I traveled with only 5kg in one backpack. But I'm not backpacker. Lol. Tbe biggest issue is timing cold places so you don't need bring much clothing.

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Dave ***********

Dave ***********

not from the UK they don’t.

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Deveron *********

Deveron *********

From the EU and UK I believe Qatar only has 1 checked bag of 23kg included

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Jonas *************

Jonas *************

Usually 2x23 of only "transatlantic" in my experience. From europe, you m it may be cheaper to upgrade class to be able to bring more, or memberships in flying programs. Paying extra for luggage can be very expensive, except in China in my experience.

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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Does Qatar include hand luggage

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Ken ***********

Ken ***********

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Dave ***********

Dave ***********

no. Depending on your ticket type it’s max 25kg or max 30kg flying from UK.

The 2 x 23kg does not apply .

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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thanks for your advice I will look for flights with Qatar

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Ken ***********

Ken ***********

yes

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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Thanks so in theory I can take hand luggage up to 7 kilos and checked in luggage 2x23 kilos on an economy flight from Manchester uk to Bangkok

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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is that 23 kilos in total or 2 bags at 23kilos

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Ken ***********

Ken ***********

23 kgs per bag

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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okay thanks for that

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Ray *****

Ray *****

Emirates

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Janny **************

Janny **************

if the destination is US,the allowance is 2 bags 23kg each for economy class.

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Carl ********

Carl ********

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thanks

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