What is the baggage allowance for Emirates international flights?

International trips are the most exciting and fun trips, and with Emirates, you can have the most amazing travel experience. Emirates has added special facilities and comfort to the passengers flying to an international destination. The journey can be planned systematically with Emirates by taking all the travel information before your flight's date. As it is important to get all the necessary documents for smooth travel, similarly, the bags must be packed as per the given allowance. The baggage allowance at Emirates varies depending on fare classes. Get a better understanding of carrying bags on an Emirates flight according to your fare class by reading the following context.

1. Cabin Baggage/Carry-On Baggage

The items carried inside the plane's cabin along with the passengers are considered carry-on baggage or cabin baggage. The piece of a carry-on bag must be small enough to be put under the above baggage cabinet or under your front seat. The rules endorsed with the cabin baggage at Emirates are as follows:

• Passengers in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class are allowed to carry one piece of cabin baggage on the flight.
• Economy class travelers can take a bag of up to 7 kg of weight.
• The Premium Economy class passengers can have a maximum weightage of 10 kg.
• The Emirates flyers, reserved seats in the business class, are permitted to carry two pieces of cabin baggage of 7 kg each.
• The total dimension of a single piece of bag should not be more than 55*38*22 cm.

2. Checked Baggage

The checked baggage, also called hold baggage, transports to the destination separately from the passengers. The more weighed, and larger pieces of bags are considered in the checked baggage at Emirates. The number of checked baggage pieces and the allotted weightage of bags on Emirates international flights are as follows:

• Economy Special: 1 bag of 20 kg
• Economy Saver: 2 bags of 25 kg each
• Economy Flex: 2 bags of 30 kg each
• Flex Plus: 2 bags of 35 kg each
• Premium Economy: 2 bags of 23 kg
• Business: 2 bags of 32 kg

Note: Each piece of checked baggage should be no more than 150 cm in dimension. If baggage is carried above this limit, charges will be applied.

3. Special Baggage

A few unusual and odd-shaped items are carried on Emirates planes as special baggage. It includes sports equipment, infant items, and musical instruments. The rules for special baggage at Emirates for the international flights are as follows:

• Disabled passengers get a free allowance with Emirates for carrying the accessibility device on the flight. It can be a wheelchair, portable dialysis machine, assistance pets, etc. However, one must submit the medical documents showing the carried item as a must requirement.
• If traveling with an infant, passengers are allowed to carry strollers, potable bassinets, and car seats on the plane.
• Any sports equipment can also be carried on an Emirates plane within the dimensions of 300 cm.

4. Prohibited or Restricted Items

Some items have been banned from being carried on the international flight scheduled by Emirates. One must review those items prior to packing the bags for the trip so that they do not have to face issues at security checkpoints. Check out the below list to find out the prohibited or restricted items for international air travel:

• Personal Motorized vehicle
• Attache cases
• Liquid Oxygen Systems
• Matchbox and Cigarette lighter
• Electroshock Weapons
• Disabling Devices
• Explosive Items

5. Extra Baggage

Emirates also offers extra baggage allowance to its customers so they can travel conveniently by carrying the baggage they need. The suitable charges will be applicable for carrying excess baggage from the allotted limit. The allowance can be brought online, straight from the Emirates site, or at the baggage department at the airport.

The rules for extra baggage on Emirates for international trips are as follows:

• A person is allowed to add 5 kg weight segments to their allotted weightage for a bag. A total of 50 kg bags would be allowed at the airport.
• Each person is allowed to purchase 5 extra baggage above their baggage allowance with Emirates.

6. Oversize & Overweight Baggage

In case one carries a piece of baggage that exceeds the approved limit at Emirates, charges will be applied. The oversized and overweight charges majorly depend on the destination. The fee ranges between USD 75 and USD 150.