Air India Baggage Policy And Restricted Items

Air travel is an essential part of modern life, whether you are planning a domestic or international trip. Every airline follows strict safety rules and regulations to protect passengers and crew members. One of the most important aspects to understand before you book a flight is the list of airline restricted items.

Airlines prohibit dangerous goods such as explosives, flammable liquids, firearms, sharp objects, and toxic chemicals in both carry-on and checked baggage. Certain items like batteries, power banks, liquids, aerosols, and medical supplies may be allowed but only within specific limits defined by the airline policy. Failing to follow these guidelines can result in penalties, confiscation of items, or delays at security checkpoints.

Before you book a flight, always review the airline restricted items list carefully. Packing according to airline rules ensures a safe, smooth, and hassle-free travel experience without unexpected fines or last-minute inconvenience at the airport.

There is an exception for some items which includes alcoholic beverages, perfumes, medicines, and toiletries, battery cells and electronic items in the hand baggage. Items which are considered as dangerous goods are accepted subject to the quantity being limited. These restricted items in the airplane are described below:

Dry Ice: can be taken as carry-on baggage only if it is not exceeding 2 kilograms (5 pounds) per passenger.

Alcoholic Beverages: are allowed up to 5 liters (24% and 70% alcohol) per person in checked luggage. Alcohol less than 24% is not considered a subject of regulation.

Dangerous Articles: For safety reasons, dangerous articles must not be carried in passenger’s baggage. These articles include

• Compressed gases: such as deeply refrigerated, flammable, non-flammable and poisonous gas are not allowed in the baggage.
• Acid, alkalis: wet cell batteries and apparatus containing mercury are not allowed.
• Flammable liquids: like lighter refills, lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters, lighters that need inverting before ignition
• Radioactive material: oxidizing materials, poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides are considered poisonous.

Some of the items are prohibited or restricted for the security purpose.

The items prohibited in hand baggage:

The items prohibited in the cabin as well as checked in baggage:

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Cabin Baggage Allowance:

Cabin Baggage dimensions mentioned by Air India is height 55 cm (22 inches) + length 35 cm (14 inches) + width 25 cm (10 inches) i.e 115 cm in total.

In the cabin only a single piece of hand baggage is allowed weighing up to 8 kg max. Air India Checked Baggage Allowance for to/ from USA Passengers with piece concept.

Carriage of “Powder like substances” in Carry-on Baggage on all US-bound flights:

Carriage of powder like substances in Hand Baggage by passengers traveling to destinations in USA is subject to the following conditions:

Carriage of any Powder or Powder like substances:

• 12oz (350ml) or larger is prohibited, except for the powders that are medically prescribed, baby formula and human remains.
• Such powders must be sealed in containers and will be inspected for signs of alteration.
• Powder like the substance of any quantity can be transported as checked baggage.

Baggage Allowance:

Oversize Baggage Fee between India and USA

• If your oversize baggage has an additional piece and less than 62″ in total linear dimensions then there is a fee of USD 240 to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR/San Francisco/Washington.
• If oversize baggage (including TV) is part of the free baggage allowance and is more than 62″ and within 80″ in total linear dimensions the fee is USD 240 to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR/San Francisco/Washington.
• On the other hand, if the oversize baggage is an extra piece and it measures between 62″ to 80″ in total linear dimensions, charges are USD 480 to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR/San Francisco/Washington.
• Besides that, if oversize baggage (including TV) is part of the free baggage allowance and is more than 80’’ in total linear dimensions the fee is USD 720 to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR/San Francisco/Washington.
• If your oversize baggage has an additional piece and it is more than 80″ in total linear dimensions the fee is USD 720 to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR/San Francisco/Washington.

Baggage Dimensions for Economy Class Passengers:

• Two pieces of luggage, the total combined dimensions (l + b + h) of both pieces should not exceed 273cm (107 inches). Also, the linear dimension of each piece should not exceed 62 inches.
• The weight of each bag must not exceed 23 Kg.

Baggage Dimensions for First and Business Class Passengers:

• The sum of the dimensions (l + b + h) for each piece must not exceed 62 inches or 158.
• The maximum weight for a single piece of baggage is 32 kg.

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FAQ:

• What is allowed in Air-India Cabin Baggage?

Ans: Air India provides the FreeHand baggage allowance of 8 Kgs. In addition to this one piece of cabin baggage or package is also be allowed to carry one following personal item, subject to Security Regulations.

• Does Air India allow extra baggage?

Ans: Excess baggage is simple the additional weight you are willing to carry beyond the permitted Free Baggage Allowance. Well, you are allowed to carry extra-baggage in all Air India’s international flights. Besides that, you can make a payment and purchase a baggage allowance. The maximum limit is 5 Kgs for economy class.

• What are 2 piece baggage allowances?

Ans: Passengers in Economy class are allowed to 2 baggage pieces with a maximum combined weight 30kg. Besides, passengers travelling in Business & First Class guests are allowed to carry two bags with a maximum weight of 50KG.

• What items are not allowed in checked luggage India?

1.> Ice axes or meat cleavers

2.> Bows and arrows

3.> Cattle prods

4.> Screwdrivers

5.> Tools

6.> Weapons

7.> Liquid chemicals

8.> Fire extinguishers

• Can I have a phone charger in my hand luggage?

Ans: Never pack your portable charger (power pack) in hold luggage. Carrying a portable phone charger (power pack) on a plane is fined. So remember to pack it in your hand luggage.

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