Air India Domestic Baggage Allowance 2026
Air India is unique among Indian carriers in offering the most generous standard domestic baggage allowance — 25 kg checked + 8 kg cabin (vs 15 kg + 7 kg on IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa, and AIX). For heavy packers or families travelling with multiple bags, this can save ₹3,000-₹5,000 vs LCC excess baggage fees on a typical 25 kg load.
| Class | Checked | Cabin | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 25 kg | 8 kg | Laptop bag |
| Premium Economy | 35 kg | 10 kg | Laptop bag |
| Business | 40 kg | 14 kg (2 pieces × 7 kg) | Briefcase |
| First Class (select intl) | 50 kg | 14 kg (2 pieces) | Briefcase |
Air India International Baggage Allowance 2026
International routes use the IATA piece-concept (counting bags) for North America and weight-concept (counting kg) for the rest of the world.
| Region | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA / Canada (piece concept) | 2 × 23 kg | 2 × 23 kg | 2 × 32 kg |
| UK / Europe | 25 kg | 35 kg | 40 kg |
| Gulf (DXB, DOH, AUH, RUH, JED) | 30 kg | 40 kg | 40 kg |
| Southeast Asia (SIN, BKK, KUL) | 30 kg | 40 kg | 40 kg |
| Australia | 30 kg | 40 kg | 40 kg |
| SAARC (KTM, CMB, DAC) | 30 kg | 40 kg | 40 kg |
Air India Cabin Baggage Rules
Cabin baggage dimensions: 55 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm, weight 8 kg (Economy). One personal item under 3 kg is permitted, must fit under the seat. Air India's 8 kg cabin allowance is higher than IndiGo/SpiceJet (7 kg) — useful if your roller is 4-5 kg empty.
Excess Baggage Fees
| Channel | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Online (pre-purchased) | ₹350/kg | ₹900/kg |
| Airport counter | ₹500/kg | ₹1,200/kg |
| 5 kg block (at booking) | ₹1,500 | ₹3,500 |
Vistara Integration — What Changed
Following the November 2024 merger, all Vistara aircraft and routes now operate under the Air India brand. Vistara's premium baggage rules (40 kg Business, 25 kg Economy on intl) have been harmonized to Air India's allowances. UK-Vistara routes that previously allowed 30 kg Economy now follow Air India's 25 kg standard. Vistara Club Premier members' tier-based extras carried over to Air India's unified loyalty program.
How to Add Air India Extra Baggage
- During booking on HappyFares: Select 5kg/10kg block on the add-ons screen — lowest rate
- Post-booking: airindia.com → Manage Booking → Extra Baggage. Up to 4h before departure
- App: Air India app → My Trips → Add Baggage
- Customer care: 1860-233-1407 (24/7)