What is the Baggage Allowance for Emirates Economy Class?

Baggage allowance for Economy cabin passengers will depend on the booking class. Flex and Flex Plus passengers usually have the maximum Emirates Airlines baggage allowance. Flex and Flex Plus are the highest booking classes in Economy class. 23 kg is the maximum weight allowed per bag. The measurement of the bags should not be more than 150 cm. In this HolidayGlobes blog, we will offer you further details on how you can add baggage.

How much Baggage is allowed on Emirates?

Economy class passengers can check up to 2 bags of 23 kg each. This Emirates Airlines baggage policy applies for destinations where piece concept is followed. Where the weight concept is applied, Economy class passengers can bring up to 35 kg of luggage. Take a look at the table below to understand the number of bags allowed under Emirates baggage allowance policy.

Booking class (Economy)	Flights within Americas	Flights to and from Americas
Special	1 piece up to 23 kg	1 piece of 23 kg
Saver	1 piece up to 23 kg	2 pieces of 23 kg
Flex	2 pieces of 23 kg	2 pieces of 23 kg
Flex Plus	2 pieces of 23 kg	2 pieces of 23 kg

The weight concept may apply to an itinerary where your travel involves stopovers. You can call the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-777-3999 or +1-888-595-2181 to get details of baggage allowance on your flight.

How Should you Add Baggage on Emirates?

You can add baggage through a few sales channels. Emirates baggage fees are the cheapest online. Contact centers and offices of Emirates are other sales channels where you can buy baggage. Remember to get a purchase receipt for the baggage you add. Keep in mind the below-mentioned points when adding bags.

·         Up to 5 additional bags can be purchased online.

·         Extra baggage (over 15) will not be transported on the same flight.

How much does Emirates Charge for adding Extra Baggage?

Emirates will charge you a fee if the baggage exceeds the baggage allowance of your ticket. Each additional bag will cost you a fee depending on the route. The maximum you will be paying for each extra bag is $200 and the minimum is $100. Under Emirates baggage rules, adding bags for flights within US will be cheapest. On top of the additional bag fee, you will also pay an oversized or overweight fee for each bag. If you have added an additional bag online and it is found to be overweight or oversized, you will have to pay the Emirates extra baggage cost at the airport. Here are a few tips on how you can pay less on extra baggage.

·         Buy baggage online up to 4 hours before departure.

·         You can get discount by buying at a retail center and contact center up to 4 hours before departure.

On a few routes, you may not get a discount for buying baggage in advance. Baggage requirements can be discussed with the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1 800 777 3999 or +1-888-595-2181.