Emirates Checked Baggage Dimension Policy
Emirates is observing the following revised policy for checked baggage dimension such as the length of a bag as well as its total size (length + width + height):
WEIGHT CONCEPT:
· 30kg* in Economy Class , 40kg in Business Class , 50 kg in First Class
Date of Ticketing
Total Size
Remarks
Tickets issued before 15 November 2014
If a bag ranges in length from 300cm up to 400cm (157 inches)
May be acceptable in exceptional cases. Contact EK office at least seven working days before travel for approval.
Tickets issued from 15 November 2014
If the total size of a bag is more than 300cm (118 inches)
It will NOT be accepted as check-in luggage. It must be sent as cargo or freight.
No restriction in the number of pieces as long as it is within free baggage allowance.
*except for selected destinations wherein EK offers 40kg from Kuwait
PIECE CONCEPT: For Canada, North and South America
· Canada and North America: Two bags of up to 23kg each in Economy Class , and two bags up to 32kg each in First Class or Business Class
· South America: Two bags of up to 32kg each in all classes
Date of Ticketing
Total Size
Remarks
Tickets issued before 15 November 2014
The size of one bag must not exceed 158cm (62 inches).
Bags exceeding this size will be charged an additional fee
Tickets issued from 15 November 2014
The size of one bag must not exceed 150cm (59 inches).
If there are two pieces of luggage, the total size of the bags should not exceed 300cm (118 inches)
Bags exceeding 300cm (118 inches) must be sent as cargo or freight
Please be guided and inform all staff concerned as well as our valued customers.
Thank you for your support.
Regards,
Emirates Team – Kuwait