Excess Baggage Solutions for Travelers
One of the concerns of travelers during their trip is excess baggage.
If you also have this concern, studying this article will definitely help you.
The required time for studying is about 5 minutes.
According to international standards, whether for domestic or international flights, each passenger is allowed a certain weight and volume limit for their luggage. If this limit is exceeded, additional baggage fees will apply. The allowed baggage limit for each passenger is stated on the ticket of each airline.
On each flight, depending on the travel class chosen, a passenger can carry a specific weight and volume of baggage. In this post, we aim to thoroughly familiarize you with the concept of excess baggage and the related costs.
In international standards approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), economy class passengers are allowed less baggage compared to first class and business class passengers, and with an upgrade in travel class, the allowable baggage amount also increases.
Features of passenger freight
**Passenger freight has no limitations on volume and weight.**
**In passenger freight, it is possible to package the cargo appropriately.**
**With passenger freight, you can coordinate the timing of cargo shipment with the airline, whether it is before, after, or at the same time as the passenger’s luggage.**
**The cost of passenger freight is more cost-effective compared to excess baggage fees.**
**However, keep in mind that despite all the explanations about passenger freight, it is recommended that if the difference between the passenger’s luggage and the allowable baggage limit is less than 10 kilograms, the option of paying for excess baggage is still preferable to passenger freight. This is because it offers easier collection at the destination and a reasonable payment cost.**
In other words, from all perspectives, paying for excess baggage up to 10 kilograms is more cost-effective than passenger freight.
The importance of knowing the baggage allowance for passengers
A few points about excess baggage:
**Translation:**
**A passenger can check in baggage weighing between 30 to 32 kilograms, depending on the airline and the class of travel chosen. If the weight of the baggage exceeds the limit, the airline will refuse to accept the package, and the passenger will be required to offload or reduce the weight of the package.**
**To avoid the issue described in paragraph (1), the passenger can purchase additional baggage allowance by contacting the ticketing agency before the flight. Additionally, at the time of checking in the baggage at the counter, the passenger can inform the airline representative stationed at the airport or the airline’s sales offices and proceed to pay the excess baggage fee. It is recommended that the passenger set the weight of their baggage to 30 kilograms to avoid potential issues.**
**In addition to the permitted checked baggage, each passenger is allowed to bring one piece of hand luggage or a backpack weighing between 5 to 7 kilograms into the cabin of the aircraft.**
**Since each airline has its own specific regulations regarding passenger baggage, it is strongly advised that passengers obtain necessary information about excess baggage from the airline representative or travel agency at the time of purchasing the ticket and before the flight.**
Passenger freight as a substitute for excess baggage.
Here’s the translation of the detailed information:
**As previously mentioned, each passenger can check in baggage weighing between 30 to 32 kilograms, depending on the airline and travel class chosen. If the baggage weight exceeds this limit, the airline will refuse to accept it, and the passenger will need to offload or reduce the weight of the package.**
**To avoid the issue described in item (1), passengers can purchase additional baggage allowance by contacting the ticketing agency before the flight. Additionally, when checking in baggage at the counter, passengers can inform the airline representative at the airport or the airline’s sales offices and pay the excess baggage fee. It is recommended that passengers set the weight of their baggage to 30 kilograms to avoid potential issues.**
**In addition to the permitted checked baggage, each passenger is allowed to bring one piece of hand luggage or a backpack weighing between 5 to 7 kilograms into the cabin of the aircraft.**
**Since each airline has its own specific regulations regarding passenger baggage, it is strongly advised that passengers obtain necessary information about excess baggage from the airline representative or travel agency at the time of purchasing the ticket and before the flight.**
**Requirements for Carrying Pets**
**This refers to pets such as dogs, cats, various birds, hamsters, and similar animals, and does not include wild animals. Passengers should consider the following:**
۱. **Verify if the airline accepts or does not accept pets.**
۲. **Be aware of the destination country’s regulations regarding the acceptance or non-acceptance of live animals as carry-on.**
۳. **If accepted by the airline and there are no issues in the destination country, ensure all required documents for the pet are prepared in advance:**
– **Vaccination certificate**
– **Health certificate for the pet**
– **Pet passport or card**
– **Rabies test certificate for dogs**
– **Microchip information**
**Prohibited Items as Carry-On Baggage (in the cabin)**
– **Liquids (over 100 milliliters and alcoholic beverages). Permitted liquids include drinking water, infant formula, and breast milk.**
– **Sharp and pointed objects (potentially used as weapons), including: razors, nail files, nail clippers, scissors, etc.**
– **Sports equipment that could cause harm, such as bows and arrows, swords, skis, golf clubs, etc.**
– **Industrial tools such as hammers, wrenches, etc.**
– **Explosive and flammable materials such as gunpowder, matches, lighters, sulfur powder, etc.**
**Prohibited Items as Checked Baggage (in the hold)**
– **Carrying any kind of weapon, including toy guns, is prohibited by all airlines. Items like razors, swords, knives, bows and arrows, etc., are not allowed in checked baggage.**
– **Any explosive materials such as firecrackers, grenades, mines, gunpowder, and flammable materials are prohibited in the aircraft hold.**
– **All drugs are prohibited from being sent.**
– **Flammable liquids and acids are restricted in air cargo.**
– **Transporting certain food and agricultural products, including frozen food such as meat, vegetables, and agricultural seeds, is prohibited on all international flights.**
**Important Notes for International Travelers**
۱. **Before purchasing a ticket, check the baggage allowance and excess baggage fees of the airline.**
۲. **Weigh your baggage before going to the airport.**
۳. **Use a suitable hand luggage for items weighing between 5 to 7 kilograms.**
۴. **Be informed about the destination country’s regulations regarding prohibited or restricted items.**
۵. **Pack your luggage in a way that prevents access to its contents and minimizes damage.**
۶. **Keep valuable items, cash, jewelry, and similar items in your hand luggage.**
**Airline Baggage Allowances**
| Airline | Economy Class Baggage Allowance | Business Class Baggage Allowance |
|———|——————————-|———————————-|
| Qeshm Air | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Iran Air | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Mahan Air | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Qatar Airways | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 kg | 32 kg |
| Turkish Airlines (First Class) | 50 kg | 50 kg |
**Turkish Airlines calculates excess baggage by package**
**Excess baggage fee for Turkish Airlines:**
– **For packages weighing 23 to 32 kg: $80 USD**
**Excess baggage fees from Iran:**
– **To Europe: $30 USD per kg**
– **To South and East Asia: $30 USD per kg**
– **To Japan and South Korea: $50 USD per kg**
– **To Central Asia: $40 USD per kg**
– **To Gulf countries: $20 USD per kg**
**Mahan Air excess baggage fees from Tehran:**
| Destination | Fee per kg (IRR) |
|————-|——————|
| Ankara, Istanbul, Belgrade | 1,200,000 IRR |
| Moscow | 2,000,000 IRR |
| Erbil, Sulaymaniyah | 480,000 IRR |
| Dubai | 1,500,000 IRR |
| Baghdad, Najaf | 1,200,000 IRR |
| Damascus | 680,000 IRR |
| Beirut | 820,000 IRR |
| Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif | 640,000 IRR |
| Lahore | 720,000 IRR |
| China | 1,500,000 IRR |
| Delhi | 1,200,000 IRR |
| Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur | 1,500,000 IRR |
| Goa | 800,000 IRR |
**Mahan Air excess baggage fees to Tehran:**
| Departure | Destination | Fee per kg |
|———–|————-|————|
| Ankara, Istanbul, Belgrade | Tehran | €۹ |
| Moscow | 1150 RUB |
| Erbil, Sulaymaniyah | $10 |
| Dubai | 50 AED |
| Baghdad, Najaf | $5 |
| Damascus | $3 |
| Beirut | $7 |
| Kabul | $7 |
| Lahore | 1700 PKR |
| China | 110-130 CNY |
| Kuala Lumpur | 60 MYR |
| Bangkok | 800 THB |