Air India Non-stop Flights, Baggage Allowances for Europe

Air India operates direct flights to certain European cities, which makes it very convenient for people aspiring to travel to these destinations. Further, the airline also provides free baggage allowances for passengers, both carry-on and check-in baggage allowances, which makes it even more convenient for people. No wonder, it is usually the first choice of the people for traveling to Europe.

Air India flies to the following European destinations non-stop. Do check the flight schedule of these flights by making a search here. 

As can be seen, it reaches Heathrow, Gatwick airports and Birmingham in London United Kingdom, Copenhagen in Denmark, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Paris in France, Frankfurt in Germany, Zurich in Switzerland, Milan in Italy, and Vienna in Austria. All of these are cities of western Europe and important tourist and business destinations. Generally, the flights to these cities are operated from New Delhi or Mumbai. Search and book these flights to Europe with us at lowest fares.

Air India Baggage Allowance for Europe Flights

Let us also discuss the baggage policy of Air India for European routes. The airline provides free cabin and check in baggage allowances. These depend on the fare class booked and the status of Flying Returns membership.

Check-in Baggage Allowance

The check-in baggage allowance per adult passenger is summed up in the table below:

As can be seen, the allowance is generally 2 bags of 23 kg each for Economy and Premium Economy flights, except Economy Value tickets which allow only 1 bag of 23 kg per passenger. Business and First-class passengers can take 2 bags of up to 23 kg each for free.

The size of any check in bag shall not be more than 158 cm linear dimensions for Business and First-class passengers whereas the size of bag for economy class passengers, if taking two bags, shall not be more than 273 cm linear dimensions for both. A Linear dimension refers to addition of length, breadth, and height of the bag only once.    

Flying Returns and Star Gold Alliance members are eligible for extra free allowances.

Flying Returns Silver members are allowed extra one bag of up to 23 kg on Air India operated flights only whereas Gold and Platinum members are allowed one extra bag of up to 23 kg on Air India and Star Alliance flights. There is no extra baggage allowance for the Flying Returns Red members.

Cabin Baggage Allowance

Air India allows 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item per passenger on its European flights. The weight of the cabin bag shall not be more than 7 kg for Economy and Premium Economy passengers and 10 kg for Business and First-class passengers.

The size of cabin bag shall not be more than 115 cm linear dimensions.

It shall be noted the for the tickets booked before May 2, 2024, the cabin baggage allowance of that time will be applicable. At that time the allowance in carry-on was 8 kg for Economy, 10 kg for Premium Economy and 12 kg for Business and First Class travelers.

In addition to the cabin bag, a personal item, infant food, walking aids such as collapsible wheelchairs, crutches and walking sticks can also be taken for free.

Do let us know if you have any questions and do check our fares for your flights to Europe from India.