Luggage Allowance
Check baggage limits
Baggage Calculator
Check allowances or calculate excess fees
Baggage Allowance
About Luggage Allowance Calculator
The Luggage Allowance Calculator helps travelers check baggage allowances for major airlines and calculate excess baggage fees. Avoid surprise charges at the airport by knowing your limits before you fly.
Compare 8 major airlines including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Delta, United, Ryanair, and EasyJet. Check checked baggage limits, carry-on allowances, and cabin size restrictions.
How to Use This Luggage Allowance Calculator
Step 1: Select calculation type — Baggage Allowance or Excess Baggage Fee.
Step 2: For Allowance: Choose your airline from the dropdown.
Step 3: For Excess Fee: Enter excess weight and/or extra bags.
Step 4: Adjust fee per kg and fee per bag (airline specific).
Step 5: Click "Calculate" to see your baggage allowance or excess fees.
Step 6: Use the Reset button to clear all inputs and start a new calculation.
Why Use a Luggage Allowance Calculator?
✓ Avoid Excess Fees
Airports charge $50-200 for overweight/extra bags. Know your limits before packing to avoid surprise charges at check-in.
✓ Compare Airlines
Different airlines have different baggage policies. Compare before booking to choose the most luggage-friendly airline.
✓ Budget Planning
Calculate total travel cost including baggage fees. Budget airlines may have cheap tickets but expensive baggage.
✓ Packing Strategy
Know weight limits before packing. Distribute weight across multiple bags. Avoid last-minute repacking at airport.
Airline Baggage Allowance Tips
- ✓Full-service airlines (Emirates, Singapore, Qatar): Include 1-2 checked bags (23kg each) + carry-on. Best for long-haul international travel.
- ✓US airlines (American, Delta, United): Economy includes 1 checked bag (23kg) + carry-on + personal item. Additional bags cost $50-100 each.
- ✓Budget airlines (Ryanair, EasyJet, Spirit): No free checked bags. Pay extra for every bag ($25-50). Carry-on limited to small personal item.
- ✓Elite status and credit cards: Frequent flyer status or airline credit cards often include free checked bags (1-2 bags). Sign up for status match programs.
Excess Baggage Fee Saving Tips
- 💡Prepay online: Baggage fees 20-50% cheaper when prepaid online vs airport counter. Book at least 24 hours before flight.
- 💡Ship instead: For very heavy bags, shipping via FedEx/UPS often cheaper than airline excess fees ($100-200 for 50lb).
- 💡Wear heavy items: Wear jackets, boots, heavy sweaters on plane. Put camera gear in jacket pockets.
- 💡Use luggage scale: $10 luggage scale saves $100+ in overweight fees. Check weight before leaving home.
International vs Domestic Baggage Rules
| Route | Checked Baggage | Weight Limit | Carry-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| International (Economy) | 1-2 bags | 23kg (50lbs) each | 7kg + personal item |
| Domestic US (Economy) | 1 bag | 23kg (50lbs) | 1 bag + 1 personal |
| Domestic India (Economy) | 1 bag | 15-20kg | 7kg |
| Domestic Europe (Budget) | Paid only | 15-20kg (paid) | 1 small bag |
Airline Baggage Comparison
| Airline | Checked | Carry-on | Cabin Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates (Economy) | 2 bags x 23kg | 1 bag x 7kg | 1 personal item |
| Singapore Airlines (Economy) | 2 bags x 23kg | 1 bag x 7kg | 1 personal item |
| Qatar Airways (Economy) | 2 bags x 23kg | 1 bag x 7kg | 1 personal item |
| American Airlines (Economy) | 1 bag x 23kg | 1 bag + 1 personal | 22x14x9 in |
| Delta (Economy) | 1 bag x 23kg | 1 bag + 1 personal | 22x14x9 in |
| United (Economy) | 1 bag x 23kg | 1 bag + 1 personal | 22x14x9 in |
| Ryanair (Value) | Paid only | 1 small bag | 40x20x25 cm |
| EasyJet (Standard) | Paid only | 1 bag + 1 small | 56x45x25 cm |