1-888-595-2181 What is the Baggage allowance for Qantas?

The booking summary usually has all details about extras included in your flight. Baggage allowance will be mentioned here. If you want to know your baggage allowance on Qantas you may enter the details of your ticket on ‘Manage Booking’ section. Confirmation email you got after initial purchase also has the details. If the allowance is insufficient here are the options you have.

·       Pre-purchase your baggage - Pre-purchasing is allowed up to 3 hours before departure.

·       Buy your baggage when online check-in opens - Follow the prompts on self-service kiosk or mobile app when you complete the check-in process.

·       Pay for baggage at airport - Check-in desk at airport may assist you. 

Baggage allowance of Qantas will differ in each cabin class. Frequent flyers may have additional baggage allowance. You may call HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181 for details or assistance. In this blog you will find entire detail about Qantas baggage policy.

How much is the baggage allowance for Qantas Economy Class?

Economy Class ticketholders on Qantas have the least baggage allowance. Only 1 checked bag of 32kg is permitted on routes to US. If you want you may add up to 5 standard bags online by paying Qantas baggage fees for each extra bag. Frequent flyers will have additional baggage allowance. Take a look at the table here to get clarity on how passengers of Qantas Economy Class may get advantage of frequent flyer status.    

	Frequent Flyers with Bronze status	Qantas club members & Frequent flyers with silver status	Gold tier Frequent flyers	Platinum & Platinum 1 frequent flyers
Domestic flights (Australia)	1 piece up to 23kg	1 piece up to 32kg	2 pieces up to 32kg each	2 pieces up to 32kg each
International flights (US)	1 piece up to 32kg	3 pieces up 32kg each	3 pieces up to 32kg each	3 pieces up to 32kg each
International flights (rest of world)	Up to 30kg	Up to 42kg	Up to 46kg.	Up to 50kg.

Baggage charges on flights operated by codeshare partners of Qantas Airlines may vary. For details or assistance, you may contact HolidayGlobes or Qantas on +1-888-595-2181 or +1-800-227-4500.

Can Qantas passengers flying on international routes add more baggage?

International passengers on Qantas will typically have a higher baggage allowance. Under Qantas baggage policy, Economy Class flyers on international flights booked for US or Canada have 32kg in their allowance compared to 23kg on domestic flights. Take a look at the table below to get more clarity on baggage allowance of international passengers.  

	Weight	Size	No of bags
Economy Class	32kg	158cm (sum of dimensions)	1
Premium Economy Class	32kg	158cm (sum of dimensions)	2
Business Class	32kg	158cm (sum of dimensions)	2
First Class	32kg	158cm (sum of dimensions)	3

 Does Qantas allow two carry-on bags?

The unchecked baggage allowance on domestic and international flights will not be same. The thumbrule is that a personal item is allowed for every passenger. Personal items include purses, cameras or a small bag. Take a look at the table below for clarity on Qantas carry-on policy.

Underseat bag - 1 underseat bag of 34cmx 48cmx 23cm is allowed in every class.

Personal items - 1 or 2 small items to be adjusted under the seat. 2 small items are allowed in Business and First class.

Carry-on - A trolley bag with wheels measuring 56cmx36cmx23cm & weighing up to 7kg or 10kg depending on whether you are in Economy or Business class.

How to add baggage to a Qantas flight?

You may prepurchase baggage by paying Qantas baggage fees up to 3 hours before departure. Your baggage will be subjected to scanning before a security clearance is given. Make sure you don’t have anything prohibited in the checked bags. Here are a few tips you must remember about adding baggage on Qantas Airlines.

Any of the bags must not weigh over 32kg - If piece concept doesn’t apply make sure all bags weigh under 32kg.

Up to 5 bags of 32kg each may be pre-purchased - On routes to US or Canada, pre-purchase of 32kg bags is allowed.

You may pre-purchase 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 25kg & 35kg additional baggage - On routes other than US up to 100kg of additional baggage may be added.

What are the charges you pay for adding baggage on Qantas?

No charge will apply for the baggage allowance mentioned on your ticket. You will have to pay charges for exceeding baggage allowance. Here is how the Qantas baggage fees is assessed.

For each extra bag - $300 if you are traveling to US.

For each extra bag - $200 if you are traveling from US.

For each extra bag on domestic routes (within Australia) - $150 per bag.

For overweight bags in excess of 23kg - $60 heavy charge on domestic routes.

Adding of baggage online may be possible only on flights marketed and operated by Qantas. For codeshare Qantas flights you will have to visit the operating carrier’s check-in counter. For details or assistance, you may contact HolidayGlobes or Qantas on +1-888-595-2181 or +1-800-227-4500.