Baggage allowances

International baggage allowance

Air Canada: hand luggage/checked

Hand luggage
10kg 118cm (L+W+H)
Checked baggage
23kg 158cm (L+W+H)

BA: hand luggage/checked

Hand luggage
6kg 115cm (L+W+H)
Checked baggage
23kg 158cm (L+W+H)

Cathy: hand luggage/checked

Hand luggage
7kg 115cm (L+W+H)
Checked baggage
32kg 157cm (L+W+H)

Thai: hand luggage/checked

Hand luggage
7kg 115cm (L+W+H)
Checked baggage
32kg 157cm (L+W+H)

V Australia: hand luggage/checked

Hand luggage
7kg 115cm (L+W+H)
Checked baggage
32kg 158cm (L+W+H)

V Atlantic: hand luggage/checked

Hand luggage
6kg 115cm (L+W+H)
Checked baggage
23kg 157cm (L+W+H)

We recommend checking Webjets handy page outline current domestic limits.

Seatguru is a good quick reference for international limits.

Please always check directly with your specific alirline for it's latest baggage allowance and luggage limits.

Baggage allowance luggage carry on / hand luggage

How is baggage linear size worked out (L+W+H).

As you can see in our table for baggage allowance to the right Air Canada limits hand luggage to 118cm linear dimensions. What does this mean? The 118 comes from the length, width and height of the bag added together - the total is refered to as the luggage's linear size - Please note: Although each airline has a maximum size for each of the dimensions of the baggage - in this case ( 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm ) the emphasis is on total linear size (check directly with your airline for piece-of-mind).

Weight - baggage weight, luggage weight and the importance of lightweight luggage

As we all know the most important rule of travel luggage is the weight. Unless your've mastered The way of light luggage traveller then you'll need to consider lightweight luggage. A traditional suitcase will offer maximum protection but at the cost of tipping the scales before loaded. Caribee has a range of lightweight luggage and hybrid travel baggage that will keep you light on your feet and save you from excess luggage charges (if you know ahead of time that you will need to tip the scales check with your airline as some offer discount excess luggage fees if booked in online or ahead of check-in)