Overweight baggage typically starts when a checked bag exceeds 23 kg (50 lbs), incurring an extra fee, with a hard limit of 32 kg (70 lbs) per bag before it must be sent as cargo, though limits and fees vary by airline and ticket type, so always check your specific carrier's policy.
If your bag is over 23kg (50lbs) but under 32kg (70lbs), you'll likely pay an overweight fee, as airlines charge extra for heavy items to protect baggage handlers, but it's usually allowed as long as it's under the 32kg limit; however, bags over 32kg (70lbs) often aren't permitted as checked luggage and must go via cargo, so check your airline's specific rules, as costs and policies vary.
If your luggage is 2 kg overweight, you'll likely face an excess baggage fee, but the exact cost and leniency depend on your airline, flight route, and booking class, with pre-paying online being cheaper than paying at the airport. You might get away with it if an agent is lenient, but to avoid high airport charges, repack items into your carry-on or personal bag, or shift items to a travel partner's bag.
Hand Baggage: One hand bag up to 7 kgs and 115 cms (L+W+H), shall be allowed per customer. For contactless travel we recommend to place it under the seat in front, on board.
Check your weight and size
Your allowance is based on size and weight, or by number of pieces and weight, depending on where you're flying to and the cabin you're flying in. Your baggage needs to fit within maximum size, and ensure no single piece exceeds 32kg (70lb).
Yes, for many international flights, you can often bring two bags totaling 30kg (like 15kg each or one 20kg and one 10kg), especially on airlines using a "weight concept," but it depends heavily on your specific airline, fare class, and destination, as some routes (like to the Americas) use a "piece concept" (e.g., 2 bags x 23kg) and rules vary, so always check your ticket or airline's website first.
Imagine lifting a hefty backpack filled with books or carrying a medium-sized dog; that's roughly what 30 kilograms feels like. It's about the weight of an average suitcase packed for a week-long trip or even two large bags of flour stacked together in your kitchen.
"2 bags at 23kg" means you are allowed two separate checked suitcases, with a maximum weight of 23 kilograms (about 50 lbs) for each bag, not 23kg total for both. You can pack each bag up to that 23kg limit, and they will be checked in, separate from your carry-on luggage, but you cannot combine them into one much heavier bag without incurring overweight fees.
30kg allowance per person, basis the sector. Additional excess baggage charges may apply. Only one bag weighing not more than 7 kgs.
Overweight fees depend on airline and how far over the limit you are. As a general pattern, many carriers have one fee tier for 51–70 lb (23–32 kg) and a higher tier for 71–100 lb (32–45 kg). Some also add oversized fees if your bag exceeds linear inch limits.
If yours are heavier than that, you'll need to pay an overweight baggage fee at the airport. In Upper Class the maximum weight is 32kg per bag.
The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 32 kg/70 lb.
Why Overweight Luggage Happens
Any excess bags will be charged the overweight fee over 50 lbs / 23 kgs to 70 lbs / 32 kgs.
You'll need to pay an excess luggage charge if your luggage is heavier than your allowance when you check-in. Each airline also has a restriction on how heavy each piece of luggage can be, and some airlines will only allow 1 piece of hold luggage per person. Please check directly with the airline for details.
Airlines often charge a lower fee if you pay for your checked bags when you book your ticket online. But if you wait until you're at the airport, especially at the check-in counter, those fees can go up.
Yes. Bag pooling is allowed between passengers with check-in bags on the same flight reservation. This means that if you have 2 20kg Check-in Bags (40kg total) on your booking, one of those bags could weigh 15kg while the other weighs 25kg. However, no bag can weigh more than 32kg.
Yes, for budget airlines like Jetstar, a handbag (or personal item like a laptop bag) is generally included in the 7kg carry-on allowance, meaning the total weight of both your main carry-on and your small item must not exceed 7kg. Some full-service airlines, like Air New Zealand, offer a 7kg allowance for Economy but often permit an additional small personal item (like a handbag) on top of that, depending on your fare and status, but always check your specific airline's rules.
The 54321 packing rule is a minimalist travel strategy for creating a versatile capsule wardrobe, suggesting you pack 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 layers/dresses/bags, and 1 set of accessories (like jewelry, sunglasses, hat). This method helps prevent overpacking by focusing on interchangeable items, allowing for many outfit combinations (often 20+) from fewer pieces, ideal for carry-on travel by ensuring items mix and match well for different occasions and climates.
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
A healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss is generally considered to be around 0.5 to 1 kg per week. So, for 30 kg, this could realistically take anywhere from around 7 to 15 months. But, its really important to remember that weight loss isn't always linear.
28" - 32" Suitcase
These are very large suitcases meant for trips exceeding a week. They have a tremendous capacity for anything you would like to travel with. Due to their large size, when fully packed they can be difficult to maneuver and may exceed the 50 lbs. weight restrictions that most U.S. airlines enforce.
Losing a lot of weight can leave a person with saggy skin, especially if the weight comes off quickly. There's no fast fix that can get rid of extra skin after weight loss, but you should keep seeing improvement. Just give it more time. Being young is in your favor, but you can't speed up the process.