How Much Does Extra Baggage Cost on Thai Airways?

When your baggage weight exceeds the defined limit, then according to the Thai Airways excess baggage policy, for every kilogram, you will be charged a cost as extra baggage fee. This extra baggage fee may vary depending on which route you are flying from and to and it typically starts from $12 per kg. 

What is Thai Airways baggage allowance?

It is important to be aware of how much baggage you are allowed to carry when traveling with Thai Airways. Here are the Thai Airways baggage allowance rules and guidelines that you can learn and follow when traveling. 

Baggage allowance for Carry-on Bags

• People who have any personal items to take in the cabin are allowed to carry them, but only if they weigh less than 15 pounds or 7 kg.
• Bags weighing more than 7 must be checked at the airport and will be considered as checked luggage.
• The size of the carry-on bags should not be more than forty-five linear inches or 115 cm, which is the total sum of all the dimensions.
• The bags must fit into the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Baggage allowance for Checked Baggage.

• People who are traveling with Thai Airways are allowed to check up to two bags.
• Each bag must not weigh more than 70 pounds and 32 kg and exceed 62 linear inches in size. 
• The baggage allowance may change depending on the fare type. 
• Economy fares are only allowed to carry a maximum of 20 kg free of cost.
• Business fares are eligible to carry 30 kg of weight free of cost.
• International travelers may carry up to 40 kg if they have purchased first-class fares.

What are the rules for overweight or oversized baggage fees?

When your baggage breaches the allowed limit, it will be considered overweight and oversized baggage, and the rules are applied accordingly. Every traveler must pay a certain charge. These charges do not always remain the same because they depend on several factors, including flight route, fare type, and how much the baggage is extra in terms of weight and size. Below are some guidelines that you may need to keep in mind.

• Travelers may not allowed to carry more baggage weight or size than the allowed limit. 
• In the case of oversized or overweight baggage, a traveler can purchase the extra allowance.
• To find out how much baggage you need to pay, you can check it online by going into the Manage Booking portal and then adding baggage to your ticket. There, you can find the baggage fee.
• You can contact the Thai Airways customer support team to learn about baggage fees. 

What are the terms and conditions regarding baggage on Thai Airways?

It is advisable for every passenger who is traveling with Thai Airways to learn about the baggage guidelines. Thai Airways has defined certain terms and conditions that everyone must obey; otherwise, they may feel inconvenienced at boarding. Kindly read about the Thai Airways. Please find these terms and conditions below which are explained to you in easy to understandable points.

• When a traveler involuntarily reroutes their flight to a lower class, the baggage allowance will not be changed even after the refund has been made.
• In any case, travelers need the exemption from the extra baggage allowance they will get if they meet the criteria according to the Thai Airways rules and government order. 
• The exemptions on the baggage allowance are only applicable to travelers flying from Thailand. 
• The Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class travelers can have a free allowance to carry two pieces, the weight of which shall not be more than 32 kg each, and the linear dimension shall not be more than 62 inches.
• Special baggage is concerned with Thai Airways' special baggage allowance regulations, which apply a special rate accordingly. 
• Carrying any restricted or prohibited items is not permissible, and you may be considered boarding your flight. Please learn about these dangerous items on the Thai Airways travel information page. 

What should I do if my baggage is delayed or lost?

When any travelers face a situation where their baggage is delayed or lost then the best option for them is to report the Thai Airways Lost and found department about the baggage or simply ask for an applicable refund for delayed, damaged, or lost.