Baggage rules differ by airline, route, fare family, and even by segment within one itinerary.
Baggage · 6 min read
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Baggage rules differ by airline, route, fare family, and even by segment within one itinerary. This guide explains how to think about the decision. Airline rules, schedules, and government requirements change, so confirm specifics with the airline or the relevant official source before you book.
A codeshare or interline itinerary can apply different rules on different segments. Check each one.
Allowances are published by the operating airline and can change. Verify on the airline's own website close to departure.
Return allowances are not always identical, particularly on mixed-airline itineraries.
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