Airlines with Free Checked Bags (2026)
37 airlines include at least one free checked bag in economy class. Compare weight limits, size restrictions, and which fare types qualify.
Airlines That Include Free Checked Baggage
- Volaris — Zero: 0 bags. Basic: 1 bag (33 lbs/15 kg). Plus: 1 bag (55 lbs/25 kg).
- Emirates — Weight concept (most routes): Special 20kg, Saver 25kg, Flex 30kg, Flex Plus 35kg. Piece concept (Americas/Africa): Special 1 bag (23kg), Saver/Flex/Flex Plus 2 bags (23kg each). Business/First: 40kg/50kg or 2 bags (32kg each).
- Qatar Airways — Piece Concept (Americas/Africa): Economy Lite 1 bag (23 kg), Economy Classic/Convenience/Comfort 2 bags (23 kg each), Business/First 2 bags (32 kg each). Weight Concept (Other routes): Economy Lite 20 kg, Classic 25 kg, Convenience 30 kg, Comfort 35 kg, Business 40 kg, First 50 kg.
- Gulf Air — Economy Light: 1 bag (23 kg). Economy Smart/Flex: 2 bags (23 kg each). Falcon Gold Smart/Flex: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- Royal Jordanian — Economy: 1 bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs) or 30 kg depending on route. Crown Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each.
- British Airways — Basic Economy: 0 bags. Economy: 1 bag (23 kg). Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
- Turkish Airlines — Economy: 1 or 2 bags (23 kg each) depending on route. Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). EcoFly package may not include free baggage.
- ITA Airways — Economy Light: 0 bags. Economy: 1 bag (23 kg). Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- Singapore Airlines — Weight concept (most routes): Economy 25-30 kg, Premium Economy 35 kg, Business 40 kg, Suites/First 50 kg. Piece concept (US/Canada): Economy/Premium Economy 2 bags (23 kg each), Business/First/Suites 2 bags (32 kg each).
- Cathay Pacific — Economy: 1 bag (23 kg). Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). First: 3 bags (32 kg each). Note: Flights to/from Americas have different allowances.
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) — Economy/Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg / 50 lbs each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg / 70 lbs each). First: 3 bags (32 kg / 70 lbs each). Some Basic Economy fares may include 0 bags.
- Japan Airlines — Economy/Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business/First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
- Korean Air — Economy (Saver): 1 bag (23kg). Economy (Standard/Flex): 1 bag (23kg) for general international, 2 bags (23kg each) for Americas routes. Prestige: 2 bags (32kg each). First: 3 bags (32kg each).
- Asiana Airlines — Economy: 2 bags (23 kg/50 lbs each) for US routes, 1 bag (23 kg/50 lbs) for non-US routes. Business: 2 bags (32 kg/70 lbs each).
- Thai Airways — Economy Saver/Standard: 1 bag (23 kg). Economy Flexi/Full Flex: 1 bag (30 kg). Premium Economy: 1 bag (23 kg). Royal Silk: 1 bag (32 kg). Royal First: 3 bags (32 kg each). Note: Weight concept applies to some routes.
- Vietnam Airlines — Economy: 1 bag (23 kg). Premium Economy: 1 bag (32 kg) or 2 bags (23 kg each) depending on route. Business: 1 or 2 bags (32 kg each) depending on route.
- Malaysia Airlines — Weight concept (most routes): Economy Value 20kg, Basic 25kg, Flex 35kg. Business Basic 40kg, Flex 50kg, Suite 55kg. Piece concept (Americas/Africa): Economy 2 bags (23kg each), Business 2 bags (32kg each).
- Garuda Indonesia — Economy: 20 kg domestic, 30 kg international. Business: 30 kg domestic, 40 kg international. First Class: 40 kg domestic, 50 kg international. US flights use piece concept (2 bags).
- EVA Air — Economy: 2 bags (23 kg/50 lbs each) for most fares, 1 bag for Discount (A). Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg/50 lbs each). Business/Royal Laurel: 2 bags (32 kg/70 lbs each).
- China Airlines — Economy: 1-2 bags (23 kg each) depending on route and fare. Premium Economy: 2 bags (28 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- Air China — Economy/Premium Economy: 1 bag (23 kg) or 2 bags (23 kg each) depending on fare type. Business/First: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- China Eastern Airlines — Basic Economy: 0-1 bag depending on route. Standard/Flexible Economy: 1-2 bags (23 kg each) depending on route. Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
- China Southern Airlines — Economy Standard: 1 bag (23 kg). Economy Flex/Full Flex: 2 bags (23 kg each). Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
- Hainan Airlines — Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business/First: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- IndiGo — Domestic: 15 kg (1 piece). International: 20-30 kg depending on route. Lite Fare: 0 bags included.
- Air India — Economy: 15-25 kg (domestic) or 1-2 bags up to 23 kg (international). Business: 30-40 kg (domestic) or 2 bags up to 32 kg (international). First: 40 kg (domestic) or 2 bags up to 32 kg (international).
- Air India Express — Xpress Lite: 0 bags. Economy: 1 bag (15 kg domestic, 20-30 kg international depending on route). Xpress Biz: 1 bag (25 kg domestic, 40 kg international).
- SpiceJet — Domestic: 1 bag (15 kg). International: 2 bags (weight varies by sector, e.g., 30 kg to Dubai).
- Vistara — Economy Lite: 1 bag (15 kg). Economy Standard: 15 kg. Economy Flexi: 20 kg. Premium Economy: 20-30 kg. Business: 30-40 kg.
- Lion Air — Economy: 10 kg free checked baggage on all domestic and international flights (starting July 17, 2025). Business: 30 kg free checked baggage. Propeller aircraft: 0 kg free checked baggage.
- Qantas — Economy: 1 bag (23kg/50lbs). Premium Economy/Business: 2 bags (32kg/70lbs each). First: 3 bags (32kg/70lbs each).
- Ethiopian Airlines — Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business (Cloud-9): 3 bags (23 kg each) or 2 bags (32 kg each).
- South African Airways — Economy: 1 bag (23 kg). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- Kenya Airways — Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each) on most international routes, 1 bag (23 kg) on domestic/some Europe routes. Business: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- EgyptAir — Economy: 1 or 2 bags (23 kg each) depending on route and fare rules. Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). Infants: 1 bag (10 kg) plus 1 stroller.
- Batik Air — Economy Class: 1 bag (20 kg). Business Class: 1 bag (30 kg).
- Starlux Airlines — Economy (Limited): 1 bag (23 kg). Economy (Saving/Basic/Full) & Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which US airlines include free checked bags?
- No major US carrier offers free checked bags on all fares as of 2026. Southwest ended its free bag policy in May 2025 and now charges $45/$55. Airline credit cards and elite status are the best ways to get free bags on US carriers.
- Do international airlines include free checked bags?
- Yes, most international full-service carriers include at least one free checked bag on international flights, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.