Starlux Airlines Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
Starlux Airlines includes at least 1 free checked bag (23 kg) and 1 carry-on (7 kg) plus a personal item on all flights. Overweight and extra bag fees vary by route, starting at $75 for short-haul overweight bags.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | Starlux Airlines (JX) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches) or total 115 cm (45 inches). Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lbs) max. First/Business: 2 pieces, 14 kg (31 lbs) total, max 10 kg (22 lbs) per piece. |
| Personal Item | 1 personal item: 40x30x10 cm (16x12x4 inches) or total 80 cm (32 inches). Allowed for all classes. |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 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). |
| First Bag Fee | Included in all fares (1 bag up to 23 kg free in Economy Limited). Extra bag (overpiece) is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. |
| Second Bag Fee | Included in Economy Saving/Basic/Full fares. If not included, overpiece fee is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. |
| Overweight Fee | 23-32 kg: $75 short-haul, $100 long-haul. 32-45 kg: $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul (requires prior approval). |
| Oversized Fee | 158-203 cm: $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. 203-292 cm: $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul (requires prior approval). |
| Max Weight | 32 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) recommended. Max 203 cm before requiring customer service approval. |
| Free Bag in Economy | Yes |
Special Items
Sports Equipment
Included in standard checked allowance. Oversized fee waived for dimensions up to 292 cm (115 in). Over 292 cm requires approval and costs $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul. Overweight/overpiece fees apply normally.
Musical Instruments
Small instruments (up to 100x36x23 cm, 7 kg) allowed as carry-on. Checked instruments must be in hard cases. Large instruments (bass/cello) require a purchased cabin seat baggage (CBBG) or must be checked.
International Rules
Short-haul (Asia/Guam) overpiece fee is $150, overweight (23-32kg) is $75. Long-haul (North America) overpiece fee is $200, overweight (23-32kg) is $100. Baggage allowance remains largely the same across routes.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Pre-purchase extra baggage online at least 3 hours before departure for a 20% discount. 2. Join COSMILE (Adventurer tier or higher) for 1 extra free checked bag. 3. Book Economy Saving/Basic/Full instead of Limited for a 2nd free checked bag. 4. Keep checked bags under 23 kg to avoid overweight fees starting at $75.
Unique Nuances
Starlux allows a maximum of 10 checked bags per passenger total. COSMILE elite members get an extra free checked bag across all classes. Pre-purchasing baggage online yields a 20% discount.