air france baggage allowance
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air france hand luggage
Air France’s hand luggage allowance for all ‘Economy’ and medium-haul ‘Premium Economy’ passengers is one item of hand luggage up to 12 kg / 26.4 lbs in weight, plus a personal item such as a handbag or briefcase. The hand luggage allowance for long-haul ‘Premium Economy’, all ‘Business’ and all ‘La Première’ customers is two items of hand luggage, with a combined total weight of 18 kg/ 39.7 lbs, plus a personal item. Larger items of hand luggage must not exceed 55 x 35 x 25 cm/ 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in. Personal items must not exceed 40 x 30 x 15 cm/ 16 x 12 x 6 in.
air france checked baggage
The Air France baggage allowance for ‘Economy’ fares is one bag at 23 kg/ 50 lbs free of charge, which increases to two items at 23 kg each for ‘Premium Economy’ fares. ‘Business’ travellers are allowed two bags at 32 kg/ 70.5 lbs each and ‘La Première’ travellers are permitted three bags at 32 kg each. Dimensions of each item must not exceed 158 cm/ 62 in. (length+width+depth).
On certain routes the Air France baggage allowance for economy passengers is two bags (up to 23 kg each), free of charge. These routes include flights from Brazil and travel between the US/ Canada/ Mexico and most African countries (with some exceptions).
If travelling on a ‘mini price’ fare, hold baggage must be paid for, with prices starting at 15 € ($20) online and 30 € ($40) at the airport
Additional baggage allowances can be purchased, with prices varying according to route and fare type. For example, to purchase a second bag on a flight between Paris and New York, you would expect to pay 68 € online and 85 € at the airport. For two additional bags, this increases dramatically to 260 € online and 325 € at the airport.
air france excess baggage fees
If bags exceed 158 cm or the baggage allowance provided in the fare travelled on, an extra fee will be charged at the airport. This varies according to the route travelled.
No item must exceed 32 kg/ 70.5 lbs.
children's luggage
Children with their own seat are allocated the same baggage allowance as adults. Infants travelling on an adult’s lap are allowed a hand luggage item weighing less than 12 kg/ 26.4 lbs with dimensions that do not exceed 55 x 35 x 25 cm/ 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in., plus an additional baggage item up to 10 kg/ 22 lbs (unless travelling on a ‘mini price’ ticket). A collapsible pushchair and car seat can also be transported in the hold.
Exceptional items
Smaller sports equipment under 23 kg/ 50 lbs and under 300 cm/ 118 in. can be transported in the hold, and are considered as standard luggage. Other items require prior permission from customer service. Bicycles are not considered as standard luggage and incur an additional charge between 40 € and 125 €, depending on the route travelled.
Musical instruments can be transported as hand baggage if an additional seat is purchased. The weight per seat must not exceed 46 kg/ 101 lbs. Prior approval from customer service is required. Or, instruments can be checked into the hold after paying an additional fee.
