Air France Baggage Policy

Air France baggage policy offers generous baggage allowance for the checked as well carry-on baggage. The airline charges an additional price for the bags that exceed in pieces, weight, and size.

Below are the comprehensive details of the Air France baggage fees and the allowance for each class of service. 

What is Air France Checked Baggage Policy?

Passengers who have already booked the flight can access their reservation through the My Booking tab where they’ll find Air France baggage allowance for their trip. 

• Baggage size – 158 cm/62.2 in. (length + breadth + height), including pockets, wheels, and handles.
• Baggage weight – For Economy/Premium Economy, the weight is 23 kg. For Business and La Premiere, the maximum weight for checked weight must not exceed 32 kg. 
• Baggage allowance for Flying Blue members – All Flying Blue  Silver, Gold or Platinum, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus members are entitled to carry 1 additional checked bag on top of the free baggage allowance as mentioned in the above section.  

Baggage allowance – The number of bags allowed for free depends on the travel route, fare type and Flying Blue status. Below is the overview of the free checked baggage allowance with Air France – 

Checked baggage allowance for Infants – Infants traveling on a lap are entitled to the allowance as mentioned below, as per Air France baggage policy – 

• 1 checked bag that weighs no more than 10 kg (22 lb).
• 1 stroller or backpack
• 1 car seat.

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What is Air France Carry On Baggage Policy?

As per Air France baggage policy, the carry-on baggage allowance depends on the class of service and the travel routes.  For instance – 

• In Economy Class, you are allowed to bring 1 hand baggage and 1 personal item.
• In Premium Economy, Business, or La Première cabin, you can take 2 hand luggages and 1 personal items.

Baggage size for carry-on baggage – 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches) including pockets, wheels, and handles.

Baggage weight for carry-on baggage – The weight of the carry-on bag depends on the class of service – 

Restrictions on carry-on items – Passengers are allowed to carry liquid, paste and cream under the following conditions – 

• Containers must be placed in a transparent and closed plastic bag.
• The containers must not exceed 100 ml or 3.4 oz.
• The plastic bag must not exceed 1 liter. 
• The size of the plastic bag must not be bigger than 20 x 20 cm.

Personal items – The size of the personal item must not exceed 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm. Following items are considered as personal item with Air France – 

• Jacket, coat, and any other related item
• Umbrella
• Small backpack
• Laptop bag
• Duty free items that passengers purchase at the airport.
• Child’s accessories including strollers, car seats, and diaper bags.

Also Read: Air France Pet Policy

What is Air France Military Baggage Allowance?

Passengers with active US military, Seamen and Offshore are eligible for free checked baggage allowance 

What is Air France Overweight or Excess Baggage Policy?

Passengers are liable to additional baggage fee if the size or weight of the checked bag exceeds – 

• Oversize baggage fee – As per Air France Baggage Policy, passengers whose checked baggage dimension exceeds 158 cm/62.2 inches, but not 300 cm/118, need to pay an excess baggage fee. The information for the excess baggage depends on your trip type. 
• Overweight baggage fee – If the baggage weighs more than the ticket allows, but must be within the 32 kg/70.5 lb, an excess baggage fee may apply. 
• Restriction on the number of baggage – The airline does not exceed more than 10 pieces of baggage.

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How to Purchase Additional Baggage Allowance? 

You can purchase additional baggage at the time of booking or while completing the online check-in. Online purchase of Air France excess baggage allowance is not available for flights departing from Atlanta, Detroit, Newark, Orlando, Damascus and Seoul and for flights to/from Mauritius.

Below is the table mentioned for Air France extra baggage price for oversized, overweight and additional pieces. The prices mentioned are the online rates with a discount of 20%. Passengers need to pay more if they purchase the baggage at the airport counter.

Know About Air France Baggage Fees

Air France baggage fees  will apply if 

• The size of the checked baggage is greater than 158 cm
• Weight exceed than the authorized limit
• Number of checked baggage exceeded the permitted allowance on the flight ticket.

Note – Pooling of baggage is allowed for families and groups who are traveling together on the same flight itinerary. Weight pooling is not permitted. 

• For MiNi Fares  – The Air France baggage fee is 20 USD for Short-haul & intra-Caribbean flights. 
• Baggage fee For 2nd luggage in domestic flight – The fee is 55 USD per passenger for Medium haul and domestic flights. 
• Baggage fee for 2nd excess bag for international travel  – 75 USD For flights between Europe and Middle East/India. For all other destinations, the checked baggage fee is 100 USD
• Baggage fee 3rd excess bag for international travel – 200 USD for short haul, inter – Caribbean, Medium-haul and domestic flights. 285 USD for flights between the USA and Europe. 200 USD baggage fee for all other long-haul international flights.
• Baggage fee for oversized bags for domestic flight – 20 USD baggage fee applied for domestic short- haul as well as inter-Caribbean flights. 
• Baggage fee for oversized bags for international flight – 300 USD baggage fee for flights between USA and Europe, as well as for all other international destination. 
• Baggage fees for overweight bags for domestic flights – 55 USD baggage fee per passenger applies for  short haul, inter – Caribbean, Medium-haul and domestic flights. 
• Baggage fees for overweight bags for international flights – 75 USD baggage fee applies for flights between the USA and Europe. The 100 USD baggage fee per passenger applies for all other international destinations. 

Also Read: Air France Check In Policy

Bottom Line

Air France baggage policy allows passengers to pay for the excess baggage online that allows passengers to save up to 20% in comparison to adding one at the airport. The airline allows free checked baggage allowance with each fare type and travel route, but varies depending on the trip type.

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