WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL BAGGAGES

BAGGAGE
IATA defines effects and other personal property of passengers destined to be worn or used by them or necessary for their comfort or convenience during the journey.

CHECKED BAGGAGE
Checked baggage is that which is presented at check-in, for which the passenger receives a receipt. It is weighed, tagged and carried in the hold of the aircraft. Once checked, baggage is not accessible to passenger during the flight.

UNCHECKED BAGGAGE
This also referred to cabin baggage or hand baggage, it remains with the passenger and is placed in closed overhead lockers during the flight. Suitable baggage can also be placed under the passenger’s seat.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
This simply refers to the amount of luggage of passenger is permitted to carry free of charge. A free allowance applies to both checked and unchecked luggage. Children receives a full baggage allowance; Infant is not occupying a seat are entitled to the following baggage allowance: 10kg (22-ib)

EXCESS BAGGAGE
Luggage over the normal free baggage allowance in either weight or dimension is liable to an excess baggage charge. Charges levied can vary from one carrier to another and are based on a number of factors.

Two systems are used for checked baggage: the piece system, and the weight system.

Weight System
The normal allowance for this system is:
· First Class 40-kg (88-1bs)
· Business Class 30-kg (66-1bs)
· Economy Class 20-kg (44-1bs)

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