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Baggage Allowance

A baggage allowance is the amount of luggage, measured by number, weight, or size, that an airline passenger may take on a flight without paying an extra charge.

In plain English

This tells how much luggage is included with a flight. The limit can be described by the number of bags, their weight, or their size. Up to that amount, no extra baggage charge applies.

In context

Here, "Baggage Allowance" labels the included amount of luggage that may be taken on the flight without an extra charge.

Situation
Booking flights, choosing fares, seats, baggage, and optional services
What it communicates
labels the included baggage information in fare details.

Meaning limits

The term alone does not state the exact number, weight, or size limit.

Examples

“Her baggage allowance covered one checked bag, but the second cost extra.”

Core meaning

“At check-in, the agent confirmed that both bags were within the baggage allowance.”

In context

  • checked baggage allowance Narrower Term

    This is the permitted amount for baggage placed in the aircraft hold, so it is one part of baggage allowance.

  • carry-on allowance Narrower Term

    This is the permitted amount for baggage taken into the cabin, so it is one part of baggage allowance.