Air India changed the baggage policy: Now you can carry only 15KG of luggage for free in the flight, earlier there was a limit of 20KG.

Air India has changed its baggage policy for domestic flights. According to the new policy of the Indian airline, now a passenger will be able to carry only 15 kg of luggage for free in the lowest fare category in the company’s domestic flights. Earlier there was a limit of carrying luggage up to 20KG in the cabin.

Apart from this, the Indian airline owned by Tata Group has also made changes in other categories. The new policy has been implemented from May 2. The company had created a menu-based price model in August last year. Three categories were created in it, which include Comfort, Comfort Plus and Flex ‘Fair Family’.

Permission up to 15KG in Indigo and 5KG in Vistara

IndiGo, the market leader in India, allows up to 15KG of free luggage on domestic flights. The airline is allowing 15KG of luggage per person from October 2020. However, extra 10KG is allowed for double or multiple booking.

At the same time, Vistara gives permission to carry luggage on the basis of family fare. However, the airline allows passengers to carry a minimum of 5KG of hand luggage in some fare classes like Higher Fare Family in Economy and Business Class and Premium Economy.

One type of rules does not fit all

Air India said in its statement, ‘Fare Family has been designed to allow our guests to choose the fare and service that suits their needs. Because, today passengers have different preferences and one type of rules is not suitable for all.

what is check in baggage

Bags checked in at the airline’s counter or self-service kiosk are called checked in baggage. Such bags are kept in the cargo hold of the aircraft. At the same time, the bag which can be carried in the cabin of the flight is called ‘cabin bag’ or carry-on bag. Cabin bags can be stored in the overhead compartment above the passenger seat.

Airline going through a period of change

Air India is going through a phase of change. The company had unveiled the new logo and livery in August last year. After this, the new look of Air India Express was shown in October-2023. After this, the company changed the dress coat of its employees in December-2023.