In plain English
Airlines group baggage by how much it weighs. This term refers to bags used for air travel whose weight is above the limit the airline allows.
In context
Here, the label identifies the baggage category for bags that weigh more than the airline's allowed weight limit.
- Situation
- Booking flights, choosing fares, seats, baggage, and optional services
- What it communicates
- labels a baggage category on the extra-baggage purchase screen.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not state the specific weight limit, which can vary.
Examples
“At the airline counter, her overweight bag weighed 27 kilos against a 23-kilo limit.”
“The clerk tagged the heaviest suitcase as an overweight bag at check-in.”