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Africa

Baggage Allowance Rules for Travelling to and from Africa

Check out how much you can pack for your trip across the Savannas. Learn more about the additional baggage allowance our premium club members can enjoy.

Origin Destination Economy Class Executive Class
IndiaNairobi2 pieces of up to 23 kg each2 pieces of up to 32 kg each
NairobiIndia2 pieces of up to 23 kg each2 pieces of up to 32 kg each

 

Please also note that:

  • Infants in all classes are allowed one baggage of up to 10 kg. 
  • A piece of baggage that weighs more than 32 kg will not be allowed on the flight. This rule is applicable across the Air India network.

 

Weight and Piece Concept for Baggage Allowance

Cabin ClassBaggage DimensionsBaggage Weight
First and BusinessThe sum of the length, breadth, and height of each piece must not exceed 62 in or 158 cm.The weight of each piece must not exceed 32 kg or 70 lbs.
EconomyThe total combined dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both pieces should not exceed 107 in or 273 cm.The weight of each piece must not exceed 23 kg or 50 lbs.

 

Additional Baggage Allowance for Flying Returns Members

Primary Active and Active Flying Returns members can enjoy additional baggage allowance on flights operated by Air India or Star Alliance member airlines.

Flying Returns ClubPiece Concept FlightsWeight Concept flights
The Maharaja Club (STAR GOLD) *1 piece as per cabin class 20 kg
Golden Edge Club (STAR GOLD) * 1 piece as per cabin class20 kg
Silver Edge Club1 piece as per cabin class10 kg
Flying Returns (Base)NilNil

 

*For Primary Active/Active members only

A few more things to keep in mind:

  • Additional baggage allowance is not available on partner or codeshare flights, including flights marketed by Air India and operated by a partner airline or partner-marketed flights operated by Air India.
  • Silver Edge Club Members are eligible for additional baggage allowance on flights operated by Air India only, whereas Golden Edge Club (GEC) and The Maharaja Club (TMC) Members (corresponding to Star Gold) are eligible for additional baggage allowance on Star Alliance operated flights as well.
  • Lithium battery powered self balancing devices are banned and cannot be carried in passenger baggage. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is banned and cannot be carried in checked or hand baggage. Power banks cannot be carried in checked baggage but can be carried in hand baggage
  • Power banks should be packed in the carry-on bags alone.