Knowing your baggage allowance in advance can help you avoid extra charges and delays at the airport. Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type.

## What is check-in baggage?

Check-in baggage is the larger suitcase you hand over at the airline counter. It travels in the aircraft's cargo hold.

- Usual size limit: total dimensions up to ~158 cm (L + W + H)
- Weight limits vary by airline and fare

**You can pack:** clothes and footwear, toiletries (full-size bottles allowed), cameras and electronics (power banks must be in cabin baggage), dry food items and sealed packaged food, sports equipment (subject to airline rules).

**NOT allowed in check-in baggage:** spare lithium batteries or power banks, e-cigarettes or vapes, fireworks or flammable liquids, valuables such as cash, jewellery, or passports, perishable food without proper packing.

## What is cabin baggage?

Cabin (carry-on) baggage is the small bag you carry with you inside the aircraft, stored in the overhead bin or under the seat. Size and weight limits are strictly enforced by airlines.

**You can carry:** personal items and clothes, electronics like laptops, phones, cameras, power banks (must be carried in cabin), liquids up to 100 ml per container, medicines and essential medical devices.

**NOT allowed in cabin baggage:** liquids over 100 ml, sharp objects (knives, scissors, tools), flammable items, weapons or items resembling weapons.

## Standard domestic baggage allowance (India)

| Airline | Check-in baggage | Cabin baggage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air India | 25 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| Air India Express | 15 kg* | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| IndiGo | 15 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| SpiceJet | 15 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| Akasa Air | 15 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |

*Allowance may vary by fare type.

## Important things to remember

- Baggage allowance is mentioned on your ticket / itinerary
- Excess or overweight baggage may attract additional charges
- Airlines may change baggage rules without prior notice
- Always check airline rules before travel, especially for special items

For airline-specific or fare-specific baggage rules, please refer to your ticket or the airline's official website.