Emirates Airlines Baggage Fees & Tips To Cover The Expenses

- UPDATED: April 26, 2021 |

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Emirates baggage policy can be a bit confusing when it comes to their allowance for carry-on items, using the word “handbag” instead of “standard carry-on bag” or “overhead bag”. These “handbags” however, carry the same size restrictions we usually find allotted for a standard carry-on bag.

Additionally, we have presented the information on maximum weight & size allowances for your baggage, which is highly variable depending on the base fare.

Table of contents

Emirates Carry-On Allowance
Emirates Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
Exclusions & Waivers

Table of Contents

Emirates Carry-On Allowance
Emirates Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
Exclusions & Waivers

Emirates Carry-On Allowance

First & Business Class:

Customers are permitted two pieces of carry-on baggage – one briefcase plus either one handbag or one garment bag.
- The briefcase may not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 i inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
- The handbag may not exceed 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm)
- The garment bag can be no more than 8 inches (20 cm) thick when folded.
- The weight of each piece must not exceed 15 pounds (7 kg).

Economy:

Customers are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage
- 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm)
- 15 pounds (7 kg)

Lap Infant Carry-On Policy

Customers traveling with infants are permitted to bring one carry-cot or fully collapsible stroller into the cabin if there is room.
If there is no space for these items in the cabin, they will have to be checked. However, if checked, they will not count against your baggage allowance.
Infants are also permitted a piece of carry-on for inflight food and necessities.

Stroller Check Policy

Emirates suggests checking your stroller in at the ticket counter and provides families with a complimentary baby stroller (or twin stroller), to help you travel through the airport.

Emirates Checked Baggage Allowance

To/From the Americas or flights originating in Africa

Economy:
- Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus: 2 bags – 50 pounds (23 kg) each
- Special: 1 bag – 50 pounds/23 kg*
Business and First: 2 bags – 70 pounds (32 kg each)

* 2 pieces are permitted in Economy Special if your flight originates in Africa.

Outside of the Americas

Special: 33 pounds (15 kg)**
Saver: 55 pounds (25 kg)
Flex: 66 pounds (30 kg)
Flex Plus: 77 pounds (35 kg)
Business (all fares): 88 pounds (40 kg)
First (all fares): 110 pounds (50 kg)

**55 pounds (25 kg) in Economy Special for flights between UAE and India.

You can check as many pieces of baggage as you need, as long as the total weight is less than the maximum baggage allowance of your class. (not to exceed 70 pounds/32 kg per piece)

Max Size per Bag
To/From the Americas or flights originating in Africa:

The total max linear dimensions of each piece must not exceed 59 inches (150 cm).
If you check two pieces of luggage (in any of our three classes), the total combined dimensions of both pieces cannot exceed 118 inches (300 cm).

Outside of the Americas:

Each piece must not exceed max linear dimensions of 59 inches (150 cm) with the total max linear dimensions not exceeding 118 inches (300 cm) across all pieces. If exceeding this size, it can’t be checked as baggage and will need to be sent as cargo or freight. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Lap Infant Checked Bag Policy:

To/From the Americas or flights originating in Africa:

Passengers traveling with infants (under two years of age) may check one piece of baggage for the infant, regardless of cabin class. This baggage allowance will be shown on the infant’s ticket. This piece must weigh 50 pounds (23 kg) or less and have total dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 45 inches (115 cm).

Outside of the Americas:

Passengers traveling with infants (under two years of age) may check up to 22 pounds (10 kg) of baggage for the infant. This baggage allowance will be shown on the infant’s ticket.

Additional / Excess Baggage Fees

Flights to/from the Americas and from Africa: $200 per piece (up to 10 pieces permitted – only 3 can be booked online)

If purchased online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first additional bag (excluding flights originating in Africa) and 20% for any further additional baggage.

Flights outside of the Americas (per kg):

From/to	Middle East/South Asia	Africa	Far East	Europe	Australia and New Zealand
Middle East/South Asia	$20	$30	$30	$30	$40
Far East	$30	$40	$15	$40	$30
Europe	$30	$40	$40	$15	$50
Australia and New Zealand	$40	$50	$30	£50	$15

If purchased online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight.

Overweight/oversized baggage for flights to/from the Americas or originating in Africa

	Overweight	Oversized	Overweight and Oversized
Items within the free baggage allowance	$75	$250	$325
Items outside the free baggage allowance	$275	$325	$400

For baggage fees related to sporting equipment, see Emirate’s policy here.
For baggage fees related to musical instruments, see Emirate’s policy here.

Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?

Emirates does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage online or via the mobile app.

Here are the ways you can pre-pay:

Log in to the ‘Manage my Booking‘ area of the Emirates website
Download and log in to the Emirates app

Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees

If you are checking bags on an Emirates flight, one of the cards below can reimburse you for some, if not all, of those fees.

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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with a 60,000 bonus miles when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel (flights, hotels, even paying for baggage fees etc) or transfer your miles to over 15+ travel loyalty programs.

Exclusions & Waivers

Emirates Skywards members: receive additional baggage allowance:

Silver members: an additional 12 kg.
Gold members: an additional 16 kg
Platinum members: an additional 20 kg

However, please note the following:

The maximum weight per checked-in item of luggage is 70 pounds (32 kg) on all cross-Atlantic flights
Economy Class baggage to the U.S. cannot weigh more than 50 pounds (23 kg) per item.
Maximum weight limits per bag may vary in accordance with differing international airport regulations.
Excess baggage privileges do not apply to cabin baggage or on flights in which the baggage allowance is given as ‘number of luggage items’, instead of kilograms.

To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.

Featured Image Credit: Emirates/Shutterstock.com

Frequently asked questions

How many bags are allowed with Emirates?

With Emirates, for flights to/from the Americas or flights originating in Africa, Economy passengers can bring 2 bags (50 pounds/23 kg each). Business and First Class can bring 2 bags (70 pounds/32 kg each). Other destinations have a weight allowance: Special: 33 pounds (15 kg); Saver: 55 pounds (25 kg); Flex: 66 pounds (30 kg); Flex Plus: 77 pounds (35 kg), Business: 88 pounds (40 kg); First Class: 110 pounds (50 kg).

Does Emirates charge for baggage?

All Emirates cabins and fare types come with free baggage allowance with the quantity depending on your specific cabin/fare type (detailed above). If you exceed that allowance then Emirates will charge for excess baggage fees only.

Can you carry a handbag as well as hand luggage Emirates?

You can if you’re flying Emirates in Business or First Class, which allows passengers to bring 2 carry-on items. Economy passengers are allowed only 1 piece of carry-on weighing up to 15 pounds (7 kg).

Can you buy extra baggage with Emirates?

Flying Emirates to/from the Americas and from Africa, you can purchase additional baggage for $200 per piece (up to 10 pieces). For flights outside of the Americas, extra baggage is charged per kg and ranges from $15 – $50 depending on the route. There are fee reductions of up to 50% for adding your baggage online in advance.

Is a laptop bag included in hand luggage Emirates?

A laptop bag would be included in hand luggage flying Emirates, if it adheres to the size restrictions of 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm) and does not exceed 15 pounds (7 kg).

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233 comments

Kenny lim March 25, 2019
How much will it cost to for 4 pieces of sailing sports equipment 2.2m length and weigh about 7kg from Singapore to Europe and from Europe back to Singapore?
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- Erin Miller March 25, 2019
  Hi Kenny, please be advised we are not Emirates Airline so cannot give you any information that is 100% verified. For any special luggage like sailing or other sporting equipment, we suggest you review Emirates’ policy here.
  They do note “Should your overall baggage weight or amount exceed the normal free allowance, excess baggage rates will apply.”
  If you still have questions after reviewing the special sporting equipment consideration page, we suggest calling their customer service line (this is the number if you are in Singapore: +65 6 622 1770).
  Reply
  - ACHAKZAD October 9, 2019
    How can I purchase extra baggage after checking in from my flight?
    Reply
    - Jarrod West October 9, 2019
      Hi Achakzad,
      You should be able to enter your flight information on the Emirates website and add an extra checked bag.
      Thanks for reading!
      Reply
  - stuart March 12, 2020
    Hi Erin, I am travelling from Dubai to Uganda Africa and I seem to be having extra kilos of 6kg. Can they all go with me and if no how much do I have to pay for each extra kilo? And also hand luggage I wanted to carry two hand bags, will they be allowed on fly Emirates or not please I need help because I am travelling on 1st April this year thanks.
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther March 12, 2020
      Hi Stuart,
      Emirates would charge you for any weight that exceeds your baggage allowance. For your route, this would be $30 per kilogram ($180 in total for 6 kilograms).
      If you’re flying economy, then Emirates permits passengers to bring 1 piece of carry-on that must not exceed:
      22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm)
      15 pounds (7 kg)
      Reply
      - E.d.laknilu September 3, 2021
        Can you please tell me what the extra kg cost is from Kuwait to Sri Lanka?
      - Jarrod West September 3, 2021
        Hi E.d.,
        The fee for this route should be $30 per kg of extra baggage. Safe travels!
- Param Amin November 27, 2019
  Hi, I am a student traveling from India to Dubai and there I have a layover of 22hr and then from Dubai to Toronto with Emirates. My question is can I carry a laptop sleeve in my hand with a 7 kg carry on bag? Because my laptop weighs about 6.7 pounds.
  Reply
  - Jarrod West November 28, 2019
    Hi Param,
    Yes, your laptop in the sleeve should be fine as your personal item.
    Reply
Naga March 26, 2019
I want to carry a 50 inch LG LED TV from the USA to INDIA through Emarites. Will they allow this as checked baggage?
Reply
- Erin Miller March 26, 2019
  Per the Emirates FAQ page here:
  “Customers are allowed to carry TVs as checked baggage. However, as this is a fragile electronic device we require the TV to have appropriate packaging in order to withstand the normal rigours of air travel. When checking in your TV you will also need to sign a limited release.
  You can check in TVs up to 140cm (55 inches) with a total weight not exceeding 32kg (70lb). The TV may be subject to overweight or oversized baggage fees depending on your baggage allowance.
  Please note that acceptance of TVs as checked baggage will depend on the airport you are departing from or arriving to. We recommend contacting the airport directly before travel.”
  To note: this very well may be subject to extra charges as emirates states above, depending on the baggage allowance of the fare type you purchased.
  If you have any additional questions, we would suggest calling Emirates customer service; as we are not Emirates, we cannot 100% confirm what charges will apply or if the airport you’re flying from will allow the TV.
  Reply
  - Benina Bayne June 22, 2019
    Please, I am travelling to Africa from England and would like to purchase an extra 20 kg of baggage. What can I do? Please, it’s urgent because am leaving on the 1st of August.
    Reply
    - Erin Miller June 22, 2019
      Hi Benina – I’m not sure what you’re asking here when you say “What can I do?”…
      Do you mean how can you purchase this? If this is your question, there are instructions and a link to pre-pay for your excess under the “Can I Pre-pay for Baggage” section above.
      Are you asking how much it will cost? If this is the case, I would need more information like which airports you are flying out of/into and which fare type (economy, business, etc) you have purchased in order to help answer that question…
      Reply
  - Shravani August 5, 2019
    I want carry a 55 inch TV from USA to India, is it safe to carry?
    Reply
    - Christine Krzyszton August 5, 2019
      Emirates does allow a 55 inch TV to be checked with proper packaging. You will pay the appropriate overweight, oversize fees, and you may want to purchase insurance. A bigger issue will be the high duty charged when you arrive in India. You may want to research those additional costs before transporting.
      Reply
  - Zameer ul hassan October 3, 2021
    I’m allowed 30 kg on my ticket. I have 16 kg more. How much will I have to pay? My flight is from Pakistan to Dubai.
    Reply
    - Jarrod West October 3, 2021
      Hi Zameer,
      For this route, the charge should be $20 per extra kg. But if purchased online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight.
      Reply
Ranjithan April 12, 2019
I’m going to travel to the USA from Sri Lanka in economy class on Emirates. My baggage allowance is 2 pieces with 23kg. But both my bags weigh 30kg + 30kg. How will Emirates charge for this? Then can I take another 23kg piece with me?
Thank You.
Reply
- Catherine Luther April 12, 2019
  Hi Ranjithan,
  You have two options here. Either you can pay $75 per bag, per one way route for extra weight up to a maximum weight of 32kg (per bag), or you can purchase another 23kg bag for $200 per one way route. You can save 50% on your first additional bag if booked online prior to your flight. These are the rates on the Emirates website for flights booked after 4 February 2019.
  Reply
- Irene September 2, 2019
  I am flying to Australia with Emirates. What is my checked baggage allowance? How many pieces?
  Reply
  - Jarrod West September 3, 2019
    Hi Irene,
    Where will you be flying from?
    Reply
Yosief April 18, 2019
I am going to travel to Uganda from USA. I am taking another bag 30 kg, how much will this cost?
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- Catherine Luther April 18, 2019
  Hi Yosief,
  What cabin are you traveling in? If you are traveling in Economy, did you purchase a standard Economy fare or an Economy Special fare?
  Reply
Andy May 2, 2019
Good day, how much would an extra case weighing 25kg be with on emirates in rand or pounds please.
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- Catherine Luther May 2, 2019
  Hi Andy, where are you flying from and to?
  Reply
Hari May 3, 2019
I’m planning to take a speaker which is 50 inches by 6 inches by 6 inches. Hope this is fine… I’m travelling in Biz class
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- Erin Miller May 4, 2019
  Hi Hari – are you planning on carrying this on the plane? If I were you, I’d call Etihad and inquire directly with them if this will be allowed since it’s technically outside their measurement limits.
  You can find your local Emirates office contact info here: https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/help/offices/
  Reply
  - Cristalyn Magabo June 9, 2019
    Im going from Dubai to the Philippines and vice versa. My luggage allowance was 30kg only.
    What if i reach 40kg how much it cost me for both ways?
    Thanks
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther June 9, 2019
      Hi Cristalyn,
      From Dubai to the Philippines, excess baggage is charged at $30 per kg. So for 10 extra kgs the cost would be $300 one way ($600 return) if you pay at the airport. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
      Reply
  - irene July 19, 2019
    Good day! How much is every 1 kilo baggage if my baggage overweight?
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther July 20, 2019
      Hi Irene,
      This depends on where you are flying from and to. There is a table in the article showing the cost per kilogram depending on the region you are originating from and the destination region.
      Reply
    - Maine April 8, 2021
      Could you please tell me how is charged for extra kgs from China to Uganda? And are students given any free extra kgs?
      Reply
      - Jarrod West April 9, 2021
        Hi Maine,
        The charge per extra kg should be $40. Emirates does not outline an additional baggage policy for students on their website but you can contact them directly to see if that is something they offer.
  - Sheraz Ahmed February 25, 2020
    Hi
    I am traveling from the USA to Pakistan.
    I have bought 2 extra baggage, both are under the weight allowed but they exceed the allowed dimensions.
    Any idea how much it will cost extra?
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther February 26, 2020
      Hi Sheraz,
      For oversized baggage that is additional to your free baggage allowance, Emirates charges $325 per piece.
      Reply
geraldine ortaliza May 8, 2019
I’m planning to buy 5 more kgs, how much will the charge be? I’m flying from Dubai to Cebu.
Reply
- Catherine Luther May 8, 2019
  Hi Geraldine,
  According to Emirates’ excess baggage table, this route would cost USD30 per kg. So 5kg x USD30 would be USD150. Dubai is classed in the region Middle East and Cebu in the region Far East.
  Reply
- Jossy August 6, 2019
  Hey, I am traveling from Oslo to Dar Es Salam with the transit destination in Dubai, I have an economy class ticket and I wanted to know what is the weight of the luggage and carry on that I can take. Thank you.
  Reply
  - Jarrod West August 7, 2019
    Hi Jossy,
    You may bring one carry-on bag that weighs no more than 7kgs. Your checked luggage allowance depends on what type of economy ticket you have purchased. Special allows for 15kg, Saver allows 25kg, Flex allows 30kg, and Flex Plus allows 35kg.
    Thanks for reading!
    Reply
Asmae May 8, 2019
I have flight tomorrow and I want to know if I have more than the kg what i have, how much will be the kg?
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- Catherine Luther May 8, 2019
  Hi Asmae,
  If you are asking about excess baggage then we would require some more information in order to help here. Excess baggage charges depend on where you are traveling from and to. As your flight is so soon, (and we are not Emirates,) it would be best for you to log in to your booking with Emirates or call their Customer Service team directly to add excess luggage. You can reach them on livechat or by calling one of their contact numbers, depending on where you are based: https://www.emirates.com/english/help/
  Have a good flight!
  Reply
Jacqueline kushion May 11, 2019
I would like to know what is the baggage weight I can have to travel from Australia to Malta economy, and I booked my ticket last September 2018..and I’m flying June 2019.
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- Catherine Luther May 13, 2019
  Hi Jacqueline,
  Flights between Malta and Australia work on the weight concept for checked baggage. The amount of weight depends on the type of fare you booked. For tickets booked before February 2019, the allowance would be 20kg for an economy special fare, 30kg for an economy saver or economy flex fare, and 35kg for a flex plus fare.
  Reply
Emenike Joe May 15, 2019
I am traveling from USA to Nigeria with Emirates and I have three pieces of luggage 23kg +23kg + 15kg. How much will I be charged?
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- Catherine Luther May 15, 2019
  Hi Emenike,
  That particular route works on the piece concept with 2 x 23kg bags being permitted for Economy passengers (unless you have booked an Economy Special fare that permits 1 x 23kg bag).
  Excess luggage is charged by each additional 23kg bag with a flat fee of USD200 per bag. If you are traveling on a Standard Economy ticket then you would pay for 1 extra bag (USD200) or if you have an Economy Special ticket, then you would pay 2 x USD200 = USD400.
  Hope that helps!
  Reply
poja May 16, 2019
Can I cancel my extra baggage which I booked through online before I fly? Can I get a full refund?
Reply
- Catherine Luther May 16, 2019
  Hi Poja,
  Unfortunately, excess baggage is non-refundable in most circumstances, according to Emirates’ terms and conditions.
  Reply
  - poja May 17, 2019
    Even if i decide to cancel it before 15 or 20 days of travel, is it not allowed to get back my refund?
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther May 17, 2019
      Hi Poja,
      Please be aware that we are UpgradedPoints.com, not Emirates. We try to assist our readers with information; however, we do not determine the airline’s refund policies. The link provided previously was to the terms and conditions page for Emirates’ excess baggage policy on refunds. If you need further clarification, it is best you contact their customer service department.
      Reply
      - poja May 17, 2019
        ok thank you for the info 🙂
Wayne May 24, 2019
Goodday
I am travelling from the UK to Zimbabwe in economy class. In addition to permitted baggage I’d like to take a 50inch tv … what would be the extra cost?
Reply
- Catherine Luther May 24, 2019
  Hi Wayne,
  This is the only information we can find in writing in regards to taking a TV as checked luggage. Emirates states that the acceptance of TVs as checked luggage will depend on the airports you’re traveling between so we recommend you contact Emirates directly to query this. They charge a $75 handling fee but should also be able to tell you the excess charges you’ll incur (have to hand the weight of the TV as excess baggage is charged per KG on your route).
  Reply
Baurhoo kamleshsingh May 24, 2019
Hello, I am travelling from London to Mauritius eco class, and I have already reached my limit on baggage. But I want to bring my electric guitar in its hard case. Total weight around 10kgs…and dimension of the case is 113 by 35 by 11cm…oversized… so how much will I pay for this oversized baggage?? Thanks a lot!
Note I can bring 2 * 23kg as eco class.
Reply
- Erin Miller May 24, 2019
  Hi Baurhoo, please reference Emirates policy on musical instruments here: https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faq/214961/are-there-special-baggage-allowances-for-musical-instruments. Hope this helps!
  Reply
Huss May 27, 2019
How much would it cost me to add an extra luggage?
My flight is from Houston, Texas to Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Reply
- Stephen Au May 27, 2019
  Huss,
  Since your flight is originating within the Americas, it will cost $200 per additional piece of baggage, up to 10 pieces. Thanks for reading.
  Reply
Marian May 28, 2019
Hi,
I want to buy extra luggage (17Kg) online, kindly help me process the payment.
Reply
- Catherine Luther May 28, 2019
  Hi Marian,
  Please be aware that we are not Emirates, we are UpgradedPoints.com. If you are having issues pre-paying your excess luggage, then we advise you contact Emirates directly using these contact details depending on where you are based.
  Reply
edison May 31, 2019
Does Emirates charge for luggage handled with special care like a TV?
Reply
- Jarrod West June 1, 2019
  Hi Edison!
  Emirates charges a $75 handling fee for checking a TV. Here is the information on their website if you would like to review it: https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faq/4095511/can-i-carry-my-tv-as-checked-baggage
  Reply
- Shameem Farooq June 19, 2021
  How much will Emirates charge for an extra suitcase from Dubai to Karachi? Thank you for your reply.
  Reply
  - Jarrod West June 21, 2021
    Hi Shameem,
    The fee for this route should be $20 per kilogram. Safe travels!
    Reply
Chris hedges June 1, 2019
I am going to be working in an orphanage/school in Africa this summer. I am going to be able to get all of my personal items into my carry-on bag but I need to take additional items to the school. Does your airline offer a baggage fee waiver for charitable organizations?
Reply
- Catherine Luther June 3, 2019
  Hi Chris,
  Please be aware that we are not Emirates, we’re UpgradedPoints.com. You can find contact details for Emirates depending on where you’re based on this page.
  Reply
- Lele August 7, 2019
  Hi there! I am flying Emirates from the US to the Philippines. I already know my checked baggage allowances and dimensions as an Economy Flex passenger (Emirates is not very generous with the dimensions since most standard 28 inch luggage will end up being oversized by a half inch – I will have to use the 25 in. or find a 28 in. that’s just right). I’m confused about their carry on allowance. Emirates says one handbag or laptop bag. Does this mean that I cannot carry those standard wheeled carry on luggage with me into the plane even if I find one that fits their specified dimensions? I was planning on buying those 20 in. or 18 in. wheelies. Please help!
  Reply
  - Andrew Kunesh August 8, 2019
    Hey Lele, Emirates’ website notes that economy passengers are allowed one 22-inch x 15-inch x 8-inch cabin bag. Nothing specifically excludes roller bags, so you should be OK so long as your bag fits the stated dimensions. Thanks!
    Reply
Kenneth Low June 4, 2019
I am traveling with my wife on the same booking. Can we combine our luggage allowance as a total figure? Our individual allowance is 25kg. Can we use 50kg as our combined total?
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- Erin Miller June 4, 2019
  Hi Kenneth, as a general rule, airlines usually don’t let you do this. They’re pretty strict on each bag having its own weight allowance. We’ve had to re-adjust multiple times to move a couple of pounds out of one bag and into another so the one in question was still within the limit. You can always call Emirates customer service directly and inquire with them, but I’m pretty positive they won’t allow this.
  Reply
  - Aranya close June 8, 2019
    I booked a ticket in June 2019 traveling from Bangkok to Newcastle. My allowance is 15kg. How much do I have to pay if I have an item 23 kgs. Thank you
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther June 9, 2019
      Hi Aranya,
      For your specific route, excess baggage is charged at $40 per kg. So for 8 extra kgs the cost would be $320 if you pay at the airport. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
      Reply
      - Anita. July 19, 2019
        Want extra baggage flights coming from India to uk. Price for one way going from uk back to india for extra bag
      - Catherine Luther July 19, 2019
        Hi Anita,
        That route works on the weight concept so excess luggage is charged by kilogram not by additional pieces. So the cost would depend on how heavy your excess luggage is – for your route, the charge is $30 per kilogram.
Jenn June 9, 2019
Hello,
I’m flying from the US to Botswana. I purchased 2 separate flights – one from DC to London and one from London to Kasane because it was the most economic way to get there. My Emirates flight is from London to Kasane. Since my journey began in the US and I’m carrying a US passport, will I be allowed the 2 baggage allowance for people traveling from the US, or will I only be granted 1 bag since my Emirates flight begins in the UK?
Reply
- Catherine Luther June 10, 2019
  Hi Jenn,
  Your allowance would be different to your flight from the United States as it’s a separate flight originating in the UK. So the 1 bag allowance with Emirates would apply.
  Reply
Jerome June 15, 2019
Can i carry my piano as a cabin luggage/ hand carry, with dimension 88x27x9 and weighs around 4kg?
Reply
- Jerome June 15, 2019
  By the way ill be flying from Cyprus to Philippines in economy class, and dimensions are in cm.
  Reply
- Catherine Luther June 16, 2019
  Hi Jerome,
  Emirates states “Sports equipment and musical instruments are subject to the same size and weight restrictions as other forms of cabin baggage”. The size restrictions for carry-on are 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm) so it is unlikely your piano would be accepted by Emirates.
  Reply
baba Mohammed June 18, 2019
Am flying from Saudi Arabia to Ghana and I have two bags. The extra bag 25kg how much will cost me from Saudi Arabia Riyadh to Ghana Accra. Thanks economy class
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- Catherine Luther June 19, 2019
  Hi,
  What type of economy ticket do you hold? Special, saver, flex, flex plus?
  Reply
jolly June 23, 2019
Hi Catherine!
Thanks for your post. I just want to know as I am being confused of the new May 1, 2019 policy of Emirates Airlines. I am planning to bring 42″ TV to Philippines from Dubai, is there a 75 USD fee either way you exceed your check in baggage allowance or not? I mean what if i only have the TV as checked in and then my carry on bag.
Thanks for your response in advance!
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- Catherine Luther June 25, 2019
  Hi Jolly,
  It looks like the fee is in place regardless of whether you have a checked bag or not. We are not Emirates so we cannot confirm this and advise you contact the airline directly for any further information.
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  - Amir Khan February 24, 2020
    Hi, I am flying today by Emirates. I am allowed to carry 40kg in luggage but I have 10 kg extra how much they will cost me my flight from Heathrow to Dubai and from Dubai to Islamabad, many thanks
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther February 24, 2020
      Hi Amir,
      Emirates charges $30 per kilogram for that route, so $300 for an additional 10 kg.
      Reply
Zainab Imam June 26, 2019
Hello,
I have Economy class Emirates tickets from Manchester to Lagos, Nigeria that include 35kgs per traveller (3 travellers). My questions;
1. Does 35kgs refer to 1 piece of luggage or more pieces (but not exceeding that weight)?
2. How much will it cost me for an additional piece of luggage weighing about 20kg?
Thank you
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- Catherine Luther June 26, 2019
  Hi Zainab,
  You can check as many pieces of baggage as you need, as long as the total weight is less than the maximum baggage allowance of your class (35kg). No single piece should exceed 32kg.
  For your specific route, excess baggage is charged at $40 per kg. So for 20 extra kgs the cost would be $800 if you pay at the airport. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
  Reply
Naz June 27, 2019
I’m flying from the USA. One of my bags will be overweight. Is there a way to get discount on overweight baggage?
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- Catherine Luther June 27, 2019
  Hi Naz,
  The cheapest option is to make sure you pay for your excess bag online before your flight as you receive a 50% discount rather than paying at the airport. Just log in to your booking on the Emirates website to do this.
  Reply
Eunice June 27, 2019
Hello, I am flying from Hungary to Ghana and my government booked the flight for me. I know the kg per baggage is 23 each. If I have extra baggage of 10kg, how much will it cost? Thanks.
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- Catherine Luther June 28, 2019
  Hi Eunice,
  Does your ticket state that you have 2 x 23 kg? As the Emirates baggage policy states that this only applies to flights originating in Africa and you mentioned you were flying from Hungary to Ghana.
  If your flight works on the piece concept, then you would need to purchase an extra bag for $200 (50% off if you pre-book online). If your flight does work on the weight concept as the policy states, then the fee is $40 per kg ($400 total) but again a discount is offered if you purchase your excess luggage online in advance (50% off for the first 5kgs and 20% off any subsequent kgs).
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Raviraj Acharya July 1, 2019
Hello,
I am planning to travel from Bengaluru, India to Stuttgart, Germany.
My luggage weighs close to 45 kg.
Is it possible to avail 2*23 kg baggage?
As far as I could understand from the above article, 2*23 kg allowance in economy class is allowed only for US and Africa.
I happened to hear from some fellow students that I can apply for student coupon to avail extra capacity to avail service for carrying 2*23 kg?
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- Catherine Luther July 1, 2019
  Hi Raviraj,
  There looks like there may have been a previous offer booking through an online travel agent that gave students additional baggage allowance, but nothing recently. You would need to give Emirates a call directly to query whether there is anything they can offer students.
  Good luck!
  Reply
  - Raviraj Acharya July 2, 2019
    Thanks for the clarification, Catherine!
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prabakaran July 5, 2019
Am flying from DUBAI to CHENNAI and I have two bags. For the extra bag 25kg, how much will cost me from DUBAI to CHENNAI? My ticket is economy class. Thanks
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- Catherine Luther July 5, 2019
  Hi Prabakran,
  For that route, excess baggage is charged at $20 per kg, so for 23 extra kgs the cost would be $460. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure, so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
  Reply
Swayamprabha July 8, 2019
I am traveling to Bangalore, India and my baggage is 10 pounds overweight, how much will I pay?
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- Jarrod West July 8, 2019
  Hi Swayamprabha,
  That depends on where you are flying from, are you departing from the UAE? I believe you’ll find that chart on this page especially helpful: https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/before-you-fly/baggage/purchase-additional-baggage-allowance.aspx
  Additionally, you can purchase additional baggage online, at discounted rates, in blocks of 5kg up to a maximum of 25kg.
  Online discounts per passenger are:
  50% for the first 5kg;
  20% for any subsequent amount.
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Swayamprabha July 8, 2019
Travelling from Washington DC Dallas airport to Bangalore
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- Catherine Luther July 9, 2019
  Hi Swayamprabha,
  As you’re flying from the United States your allowance should be 2 x 23 kg checked bags. Emirates charges passengers $75 for overweight baggage that is within the free allowance (i.e. if your 2 free pieces are too heavy;) however, you say that 1 piece is 10 kg overweight. That would mean the bag weighs 33 kg which exceeds the maximum allowance Emirates will transport as checked luggage. So you would need to cut down your bag by a kg or purchase an additional 23 kg bag for $200.
  Reply
Ganesh July 11, 2019
Hello,
Request for your help. I am purchasing extra baggage with 50% discount and it is 100 USD from North america to Asia (Chennai). Question is, is the purchased baggage for 23 kg limit or 32 kg limit?
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- Catherine Luther July 12, 2019
  Hi Ganesh,
  This depends on which cabin you’re flying in – if this is Economy then the allowance would be 23 kg, and if flying in Business or First Class then the allowance would be 32 kg.
  Reply
Sagar July 13, 2019
Hi
Can I carry carton baggage with Emirates airlines?
And what is the flex plus baggage?
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- Jarrod West July 13, 2019
  Hi Sagar,
  If you carton baggage fits the weight and size requirements for Emirates then yes you can. Flex Plus baggage allowance refers to the type of ticket purchased. If you refer our article, you’ll notice that the baggage allowance increases the higher fare you purchase, capping out at first-class. Thanks for reading!
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Rekha Kudligi August 3, 2019
I am flying from Frankfurt to Bangalore on August 14th.
Since I am relocating, I have 3 boxes weighing 25 kgs each.
Can you please let me know the cheapest way to send them?
How much does it cost?
Regards
Rekha
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- Jarrod West August 3, 2019
  Hi Rekha,
  Just to clarify, are you asking for information on parcel shipping prices? Or are you planning to bring these boxes with you when you fly from Frankfort to Bangalore?
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Surendra Rao August 12, 2019
Sir, I am traveling on 18th from Mumbai to Amsterdam by economy class and can carry maximum 30 kg as per my ticket type.
I am travelling to join University. Is there any concession for my extra baggage? If not how much charges I will have to pay per kg on line or off line?
Thanks.
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- Catherine Luther August 13, 2019
  Hi Surendra,
  As we’re not Emirates, we cannot confirm this for you 100% but we are not aware of any student concessions booking with Emirates.
  Additional baggage can be purchased for $30 per kilogram for your specific route and if purchased online up to 4 hours before your flight then Emirates offers 50% off the first 5 kg and 20% off any subsequent kilograms.
  Reply
Nicholas Chan August 14, 2019
I am traveling from NYC to Dubai. I will be bringing a laptop with me. Will I need to check it in on the way back?
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- Andrew Kunesh August 14, 2019
  Hi Nicholas, you will not be required to check your laptop from NYC to Dubai or Dubai to NYC. This restriction was repealed in mid-2017. Thanks!
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Paul August 21, 2019
I am travelling From Sri Lanka to London (CMB to LHR). With 35kg, does this mean multiple pieces? On the Return journey we have 25Kg so planning to purchase baggage online its 50% Off so it should be around 225 USD right.
In the hand luggage 7kg does it include the Laptop weight as well or it’s excluded?
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- Catherine Luther August 21, 2019
  Hi Paul,
  An allowance of 35kg would mean you could split this across multiple bags but the combined weight must not exceed 35kgs. Excess luggage is charged per kilogram so the charge would depend on how overweight your luggage is.
  Economy passengers are only permitted to bring 1 piece of carry-on luggage so a laptop would be included in this allowance.
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vijay spall August 25, 2019
I am travelling from Delhi (India) to Toronto via Dubai on Emirates by economy class in October 2019. I booked my ticket in July 2019, as per airlines they need check-in luggage to be 150cm per piece with 23 kg weight. If I take 158cm size or 170 cm and weight still 23 kg is it allowed by airlines or will they charge extra for that?
Little bit of variation in cm is allowed, please confirm?
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- Catherine Luther August 26, 2019
  Hi Vijay,
  If an airline states a maximum size for checked luggage then this is the size that you must adhere to if you wish to avoid paying excess baggage charges. For a flight to/from the Americas, oversized luggage is charged at $250.
  Reply
Ima September 1, 2019
Hi, my fiancé is traveling from Amsterdam to Dubai on standard economy class with her wedding dress in a garment bag:
1) will they handle it free of charge or must it be checked as an extra piece of luggage?
2) she wants to check two additional pieces of 25kg bags. How much will this cost? I looked at their calculator but was still confused. Thanks!
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- Catherine Luther September 2, 2019
  Hi Ima,
  Your fiancé could take the wedding dress as carry-on to be stored in the closet (subject to space) but this would count towards the carry-on allowance. If the dress is checked then this would count towards the checked luggage allowance – Emirates wouldn’t transport this free of charge unfortunately.
  For excess luggage, Emirates charges by the kilogram for weight concept routes. For this particular route, the fee would be $30 per kilogram so $1500 for an additional 50 kilograms of luggage. If purchased online, then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight.
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Tariq Bin Sarwar September 5, 2019
Hi
I am travelling from Manchester to Bangladesh via Dubai. My allowance is 40 kg in economy class. I have two questions:
1. How much can I carry in a single checked baggage?
2. Can I carry my laptop bag separately from hand luggage or it should be included in hand luggage? Plz let me know. Thanks.
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- Catherine Luther September 6, 2019
  Hi Tariq,
  A single checked bag cannot weigh more than 32 kg.
  If you are flying in business class then you are permitted to bring a separate laptop bag, if you are traveling in economy then you are only permitted 1 piece of carry-on so your laptop would need to fit inside this.
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  - Jojo Pazhampattayil George December 6, 2019
    I’m traveling to India from New York, one of my bags is 15 pounds overweight, how much it will be charged?
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    - Jarrod West December 10, 2019
      Hi Jojo,
      You may be charged $75 for the overweight bag. Thanks for reading!
      Reply
Narasimha Prakash September 12, 2019
I am travelling from Bangalore to Washington on Emirates. We are two with three check in suitcases within 23 kgs limit each. One of the suitcases seem to be oversize by a few centimetres. Will the airlines allow this as we are carrying only three suitcases of 23 each against the permissible four of 23 kgs.
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- Catherine Luther September 14, 2019
  Hi Narasimha,
  The maximum dimensions are usually for individual pieces not combined measurements. As we’re not Emirates we can’t advise whether this would be permitted. If you choose to take the bag then you must be prepared to pay oversize charges if they do not allow this.
  Reply
Vodkaz September 12, 2019
Hello…
Would like to ask, for Economy flying from SIN to FLL (transit at DXB) in mid Oct, for carry-on cabin baggage, does it mean 1 cabin size plus 1 more cross body bag (for my passport, wallet, etc important items to be carried by the side with me)?
As for the checked in baggage, understand that will be 2 x 23Kg each. But for the size of each baggage cannot be 150cm (in total size). I have to go back measure. Anyone know if the “wheels” under the baggage count as the “height measurement”? Please assist. Thank you! Vodkaz.
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- Catherine Luther September 14, 2019
  Hi Vodkaz,
  Emirates have a strict carry-on policy of 1 piece of carry-on only for economy passengers. This does not include a personal item, so any additional items would need to fit inside your standard carry-on (and you could remove whatever you need when you get on the plane).
  Measurements for baggage would include all handles and wheels.
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  - Vodkaz September 15, 2019
    Hi Cat
    Thank you for your reply for both the Carry-on and the Checked Baggage details. However, I would like to confirm once again on the Checked – Piece Concept. As I understand it will be 2 x 23kg each AND no more than size of 150cm per piece. But the Emirates website does not mention that the total dimension for 2 pieces can be combined to be no more than 300cm. They state each piece. Thanks again.
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther September 16, 2019
      Hi Vodkaz,
      I don’t really understand what your question is. Here is a screen shot from the Emirates website that references the size restrictions. For any further questions you will need to contact Emirates directly.
      Reply
Goutam September 13, 2019
I am flying to India – Kolkata from Washington Dulles airport. Emirates.
I will have:
Cabin luggage one laptop backpack around 7 kgs.
Checking luggage 2×23 Kgs (50 lbs) > Free
Checking luggage 2×23 kgs (50 lbs)
And I am planning to take a 40” old TV (not new), hope max linear dimensions would be 150 cm (59 inches)
What would be my extra charges as per the detail mentioned ..
For extra 2 Luggage $100×2 ( if I buy extra luggage online)
For TV it would another extra luggage correct, it should not be oversize luggage so the cost would $100 (if I buy extra luggage online)
So is that all correct or am I missing something here.
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- Catherine Luther September 14, 2019
  Hi Goutam,
  You only save 50% on the first additional bag when pre-paying luggage online. Any subsequent luggage is 20% off. That’s correct – you would receive additional baggage charges regardless of whether the item is a TV or not.
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adil September 29, 2019
I’m boarding Emirates (India to Germany) with 40+7 kg (student fare) but my checked in allowance is 44 kg will I have to pay for the extra allowance? If so, how much?
Thanks for your reply.
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- Catherine Luther September 30, 2019
  Hi Adil,
  According to the Emirates website, your checked allowance would be 40 kg and your carry-on would be 7 kg. If you mean that you will be bringing an extra 4 kgs as checked luggage then you would pay $30 per kilogram ($120 for an extra 4 kgs).
  If you pre-book your excess luggage online then you would save 50% (this applies to the first 5 kgs booked).
  Reply
Tony bassil September 29, 2019
Hi
I’m traveling from Lebanon to Argentina via Emirates. I want to add a third pack to my luggage, can you tell me how much it will cost?
Thank you
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- Catherine Luther September 30, 2019
  Hi Tony,
  An additional checked piece for this route would be $200. The weight would be the same as the standard allowance for your cabin (23kg in Economy Class and 32kg in Business Class and First Class).
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NIZAMUDDIN September 30, 2019
Good morning,
I am traveling from Kuwait to Hyderabad with 55″ Television excluding other luggage.
So I want to know the extra charges on television.
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- Jarrod West October 3, 2019
  Hi Nizamuddin,
  The charges will depend on what ticket type you have purchased, as well as how much other baggage you are bringing. If you can provide those details we can give you a more accurate figure.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Michellyn Abata October 9, 2019
I’m traveling from Kuwait to the Philippines. My luggage allowance was 40kg, but my checked bag is 44kg. Will I have to pay for the extra allowance? If so, how much? Thank you.
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- Jarrod West October 9, 2019
  Hi Michellyn,
  Yes, you should have to pay $20 extra per kilogram for that route.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Gatu October 18, 2019
Hello I am traveling Dallas to Bombay. I have two checked bags 1×23 allowances but one bag weighing 32 kg. How much I will need to pay for extra 9 kg. Weight. I want to carry two checked bag and not 3 bags of each 23 kg.
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- Stephen Au October 21, 2019
  Hi Gatu,
  Unfortunately, we can’t actually calculate it for you. You need to retrieve your booking on the Emirates website and use the calculator after inputting information such as your confirmation number and name.
  Reply
Ashima Jain October 28, 2019
Hi,
I’m travelling from Delhi, India to Amsterdam. Wanted to check about the student fare and hence the baggage allowance. Also, would a 1.5 hour layover in Dubai be sufficient?
Thanks.
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- Catherine Luther October 30, 2019
  Hi Ashima,
  There looks like there may have been a previous offer booking through an online travel agent that gave students additional baggage allowance, but nothing recently. You would need to give Emirates a call directly to query whether there is anything they can offer students.
  If Emirates has booked you for a 1.5 hour layover in Dubai then they must be confident that this is a suitable connection time between their flights. Again, we advise you contact Emirates to confirm this.
  Reply
Adonis salarzon tecson November 4, 2019
How many kg for baggages in airlines going to the Philippines?
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- Catherine Luther November 5, 2019
  Hi Adonis,
  Where are you flying from?
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PHILLIP KAMOGA December 9, 2019
I am flying from DXB to Entebbe airport Kampala. I have an extra bag of 30kgs, which I would love to pay for separately. How much will the cost of this bag be? Thanks!
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- Jarrod West December 12, 2019
  Hi Phillip,
  For this route, Emirates can charge up to $200 for an extra bag.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
JEAN PHILIPPE December 13, 2019
I am traveling from Brussels to Mauritius. I was planning to buy 1 extra luggage of 25 kgs on the Emirates website, but to my surprise, it cost 669 Euros. Is that normal or did I check wrong?. Can you help me, please? This is my first flight from morocco with Royal air Maroc but I need to stay a day in Brussels before my flight to Mauritius. It is a bit exaggerated I feel. Do you have any idea how much this extra luggage can cost at the airport? Thank you.
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- Jarrod West December 14, 2019
  Hi Jean Philippe,
  According to the Emirates website, excess baggage rates start at $40 per kg for flights from Europe to Africa. If you purchase online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight. So the price you were quoted should be accurate. But I agree that it is a very large sum to pay for a bag!
  Reply
Yasasvi December 14, 2019
I am traveling from Hyderabad, India to London with one stop in Dubai. The baggage allowance for this route is 30kgs. What will be cost of additional baggage for my route per kg?
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- Jarrod West December 14, 2019
  Hi Yasavi,
  For this route, you could expect to pay around $30 per kg.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Jumai Ade December 27, 2019
Hi, I am travelling from Africa to Birmingham. The baggage allowance for this route is 2 pieces of 23kg bags. One of my bag’s dimensions is more than 150cm but the other is less than. Can I combine both bags dimensions if total is less than 300cm or I would still be required to pay for oversized luggage. Thank you.
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- Catherine Luther December 28, 2019
  Hi Jumai,
  Emirates’ policy states that an individual piece must not exceed 150cm, so you would incur a fee if one piece exceeds this.
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  - Jumai Ade December 29, 2019
    Catherine, thanks for your reply. In measuring my luggage, does it encompass the whole bag even if not full. My bag is made of compressible clothing material and not a box. I intend filling it up half way, will it still count if the height of its content is less than the bag itself. Thanks
    Reply
    - Jarrod West December 30, 2019
      Hi Jumai,
      Yes, the dimensions are counted based on the size of the bag, not what is inside the bag.
      Thanks for reading!
      Reply
Anmol December 28, 2019
Hi,
I am travelling from USA to India via Emirates. I have 2 checked in bags and I have also bought one extra check in baggage. (So in total I have 3 check-in bags). But in case, one of my bag weighs 30 kgs instead of 23kgs. How much extra I need to pay for that?
Thanks for the help!!
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- Catherine Luther December 28, 2019
  Hi Anmol,
  Emirates would charge $200 for the additional piece plus a $275 overweight fee as the bag exceeds 23 kg.
  Reply
  - Anmol December 28, 2019
    As I mentioned, I have already bought one piece. I am just confused about the overweight fee. As out of 3 bags, only one is overweight. Will they charge me 75 usd extra or 275 usd?
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther December 29, 2019
      Cathay Pacific would charge $275 for the overweight piece.
      Reply
Minette Muller December 29, 2019
Hi there.
I’m traveling from Taipei to South Africa with one stop in Dubai. I’m flying economy with a baggage allowance of 1 x 30kg check-in and 1 x 7kg carry on. However, I am traveling with 2 check-in luggage of 15kg each and 1 x 7kg carry on. Is that OK?
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- Catherine Luther December 29, 2019
  Hi Minette,
  Emirates permits passengers to check as many pieces of baggage as required (on routes excluding the Americas,) as long as the total weight is less than the maximum baggage allowance (in your case 30 kg).
  Reply
Sasha January 12, 2020
In the past, I have done a carry on bag for clothes, toiletries, etc… and a small backpack as my purse. This hasn’t been an issue before, but by reading their baggage rules, I don’t see any mention of a personal item (aka purse). Has this changed? Do they just assume we know? What am I missing? Thanks!
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- Jarrod West January 13, 2020
  Hi Sasha,
  Per the Emirates website, they appear to no longer include a personal item allowance. In any case, I know others like yourself who have flown with a personal item without any issue. If I were you I would give their customer service team a call to clarify. Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Ray January 13, 2020
Hi. I am flying from NY to Bangladesh, connecting in Dubai in between next week. How much baggage is allowed per person? I am flying economy. Is it 2 checked bags of 50lb weight (max), plus one 15-lb carry on? Is there also a personal item allowed such as a handbag?
Please clarify. The website is confusing. Thank you!
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- Catherine Luther January 19, 2020
  Hi Ray,
  Carry-on allowance for economy passengers is 1 piece only (22 x 15 x 8 inches/55 x 38 x 20 cm and 15 pounds/7 kg). Checked allowance for this route would be 2 bags – 50 pounds (23 kg) each if you booked a Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus fare or 1 bag – 50 pounds/23 kg if booked a Special fare.
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saeeda January 14, 2020
I want to travel to Dubai on Emirates Airlines. I and my mother both have disability and hold the SANAD card. On economy I get only 25kg. I need to take more baggage as we have to take some medical machines which have weight. How can I get extra luggage? Can I pay for extra baggage? I have to carry a wheelchair, will I get wheelchair as free baggage as always?
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- Catherine Luther January 19, 2020
  Hi Saeeda,
  Your wheelchair would not count towards your checked baggage allowance so would be transported for free. We advise you contact Emirates about the other medical items to see if they qualify for free transportation. If they do not, then you can add extra baggage by logging in to the ‘Manage my Booking’ area of the Emirates website.
  Reply
Gigi January 18, 2020
I am flying from Brisbane to Bucharest via Dubai with Emirates and Fly Dubai.
If I pay for extra baggage in Brisbane with Emirates would I pay extra for Fly Dubai?
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- Jarrod West January 18, 2020
  Hi Gigi,
  Yes, since they are separate carries, you would need to pay an additional fee with both.
  Reply
Erika Nortje February 16, 2020
Hi, I’m flying from Dubai to South Africa, and want to buy extra luggage flying out 6 March 2020. How much can I by extra or if just one extra suitcase of maybe 23+kg how much will it cost me, and will it go on the same flight? My husband says no need, but I want to take more stuff, I need it since I will only return in August!
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- Catherine Luther February 17, 2020
  Hi Erika,
  If you purchase excess luggage, then this would be flown out with you. You’ll need to check your ticket for your allowance as flights originating in Africa work on the piece allowance (specific number of pieces allocated) and other routes work on a weight allowance (total weight that can be split across multiple bags).
  If your ticket specifies 2 x 23 kg bags, then an additional bag can be purchased for $200 (up to 3 bags can be purchased in advance online or up to 10 at the airport).
  If your ticket specifies a weight allowance (this depends on the fare type purchased, Special, Saver, Flex etc), then additional weight would cost around $30 per kilogram.
  Reply
Erika Nortje February 16, 2020
Erika again forgot to say I’m flying economy and can take two suitcases of 23kg, but want to take one extra.
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- Catherine Luther February 17, 2020
  Ok thanks – then it’s the fee of $200 for an extra bag.
  Reply
Peter February 25, 2020
Hi, is a golf bag accepted as check-in-baggage? I am planning to travel from Tokyo to Oslo and wondering if I can pay for a second check-in-baggage and send my golfbag. Would this be cheaper than normal shipment through stuff like SAL or other mail services?
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- Catherine Luther February 25, 2020
  Hi Peter,
  Emirates does accept golf clubs as checked baggage providing they adhere to the maximum linear size restrictions for a piece (59 inches / 150 cm). As you’re flying outside of the Americas, your baggage allowance would work on the piece concept with a maximum weight that can be distributed across multiple pieces. So depending on how much weight you need for your standard checked luggage, you could split your weight allowance between both bags and only pay for a few extra kilograms if required.
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  - Mrunalini Salvi February 29, 2020
    Hello,
    I am traveling with my husband to Vienna via Dubai from Mumbai. I would like to know if it’s possible for my husband to carry 1 hand luggage of 7 kgs and 1 backpack as a personal item?
    Reply
    - Jarrod West February 29, 2020
      Hi Mrunalini,
      Yes, your husband should be fine to bring 1 carry on item and 1 personal item with him.
      Thanks for reading!
      Reply
Andrew March 19, 2020
Hi, I’m flying from BHX to CPT with a transfer in Dubai. It’s all on one booking. Luggage allowance is 2x23kg checked bags. I need another bag which the policy says costs $200 ($160 bought online in advance). Is this for the whole journey, or do I need to buy an extra bag for each leg at $160 each?
Thanks
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- Catherine Luther March 19, 2020
  Hi Andrew,
  As you purchased the flights on one ticket, the additional bag fee of $200/$160 should apply to the full journey.
  Reply
AT April 8, 2020
Hi, just wondering about the hand luggage requirements. I’m travelling in business but don’t want to check luggage. I have one carry on bag that is deeper, however less wide, than their allowed dimensions (55x36x23). For my second carry on it’ll be a backpack … so not really a briefcase or a handbag or a garment bag. Is that ok?
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- Jarrod West April 9, 2020
  Hi AT,
  Yes, a backpack should be perfectly fine to bring as your personal item.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
AT April 9, 2020
What about the dimensions of the carry-on? I heard they are strict on weight being 7kg. But what if the dimensions are off an inch?
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- Jarrod West April 14, 2020
  Hi AT,
  If the bag is just off by an inch then you should be fine.
  Safe travels!
  Reply
Abuzar Anis May 23, 2020
I have 65” Sony TV. Can Emirates allow it in oversized category from the USA to India?
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- Jarrod West May 25, 2020
  Hi Abuzar,
  According to the Emirates FAQs:
  “Customers may carry TVs as checked baggage. However, as a TV is a fragile electronic device, we require it to have appropriate packaging to withstand the normal rigors of air travel.
  Effective from May 1, 2019, when checking in your TV you will be charged a handling fee of US$75, and will also need to sign a limited release. You can check TVs up to 300 cm (118 inches) with a total weight not exceeding 32 kg (70 lb).”
  So yes you will be allowed to check your TV but it will be subject to an extra fee. Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Adeena June 17, 2020
I have a question, I will be flying from UAE to America and I want to know the charges of and extra 10 kilos?
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- Jarrod West June 17, 2020
  Hi Adeena,
  The overweight bag charge should be an extra $75.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Samriya June 19, 2020
I will be flying from Somalia to Vienna Austria and I want to know the charge of an extra 10 kilos?
Reply
- Jarrod West June 22, 2020
  Hi Samriya,
  Since your flight is originating in Africa, your overweight bag fee should be $75. Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Jan July 9, 2020
My wife will be going back home to the Philipines. She asked me if Emirates will allow me to carry the e scooter that I bought when in Dubai. Is possible to bring an e scooter in you checked luggage?
Reply
- Jarrod West July 9, 2020
  Hi Jan,
  That would largely depend on how large the e-scooter is, along with how much it weighs. If the e-scooter has a battery then the size of that will determine if you can bring it in your checked luggage as well. I recommend that you gather each of those details and contact the Emirates customer service team directly and as they would be able to advise you best. Here is the Emirates contact number: 1-(800)-777-3999.
  Safe travels!
  Reply
Jan July 9, 2020
These are the dimension and weight of the e-scooter 115 x 55 x 20 cm / 45.28 x 21.65 x 7.87 inch
weight 17.8kg.
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- Jarrod West July 13, 2020
  Hi Jan,
  We do not represent Emirates, and since they do not have any public information on their website regarding e-scooters, we will not be able to provide you with the most accurate information. I advise that you call the Emirates customer service line at 1-(800)-777-3999.
  Reply
Ebenezer September 25, 2020
I am traveling on the 1st of April from Dubai to entebe. How much does it cost for extra kilograms?
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- Jarrod West September 28, 2020
  Hi Ebenezer,
  The fee should be $30 per kilogram. Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Ahmed September 29, 2020
I wanted to know I’m flying from London Heathrow to Bangladesh in Economy class what’s the total allowance I can take & how much luggage can I take?
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- Jarrod West September 30, 2020
  Hi Ahmed,
  What type of economy ticket did your purchase? Special, Saver, Flex, or Flex Plus?
  Reply
Shahid Mauladad October 7, 2020
I’m traveling from Lahore to Los Angeles on Emirates. I have two bags and a golf bag. Online it says golf bag is free. Is that true? Also, I would like to know if that’s not true how can I pre-pay for the golf bag and how much would that be? Dimensions on the golf bag are within the guidelines.
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- Jarrod West October 7, 2020
  Hi Shahid,
  There is no extra charge for a golf bag if it is apart of your luggage allowance. If the golf bag puts you over your baggage allowance then you will have to pay for it.
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PUNGESH RAMAKRISHNAN November 10, 2020
I’m flying from New Zealand to India through Dubai (22hrs layover) in Emirates with economy flex. I can see that the baggage allowance is 35kg. Can you please advise the cost of excess baggage after 35kg in $NZD?
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- Jarrod West November 11, 2020
  Hi Pungesh,
  The charge would be $40 per extra kilogram, which would be about $58 NZD.
  Reply
Fareesa Khalid November 13, 2020
How much will it cost for 1kg from india to khartoum (Africa) ?
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- Jarrod West November 16, 2020
  Hi Fareesa,
  The cost of 1 extra kilogram should be $30.
  Reply
Alaa December 4, 2020
I have a keyboard with the following dimensions (W x D x H): 143 x 43 x 15 CM
Do you think this will be a problem to travel from DK to DXB?
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- Jarrod West December 4, 2020
  Hi Alaa,
  Since the max dimensions for checked luggage are 150 cm, you likely will have to pay the $250 oversized luggage fee.
  Reply
james December 16, 2020
Hi Erin, I am travelling from Dubai to Nigeria Africa and I seem to be having extra kilos of 10kg. Can they all go with me and if not, how much do I have to pay for each extra kilo? And also the hand luggage I wanted to carry is about 10kg, will they be allowed on fly Emirates or not? Please I need help because I am travelling on 18th December 2020, thanks.
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- Catherine Luther December 17, 2020
  Hi James,
  For that route, Emirates charges $30 per extra kilogram, so you would be looking at $300 if purchased at the airport. There is a fee reduction if you purchase this online beforehand. Emirates states that the maximum weight for carry-on luggage is 7 kg, so it is possible that you would be asked to check your carry-on and would incur additional fees.
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Madihasidik January 2, 2021
Traveling from Pakistan to Kenya. How many kilos allowed on Emirates Airlines?
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- Catherine Luther January 4, 2021
  Hi Madihasidik,
  Your luggage allowance depends on the type of ticket you hold:
  Special: 33 pounds (15 kg)
  Saver: 55 pounds (25 kg)
  Flex: 66 pounds (30 kg)
  Flex Plus: 77 pounds (35 kg)
  Business (all fares): 88 pounds (40 kg)
  First (all fares): 110 pounds (50 kg)
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Sonia January 18, 2021
Hi, I have a 40kg overweight bag, how much should I pay for that traveling from the USA to Afghanistan?
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- Catherine Luther January 19, 2021
  Hi Sonia,
  Emirates does not permit passengers to check bags weighing over 32 kg, so you would need to split the 40 kg across 2 pieces. Additional baggage would cost $200 per additional piece.
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Paul Diac April 8, 2021
Hello, for a flight with Emirates from Bucharest – Dubai – Islamabad, in July 2021, with Economy Flex, is it possible to add a secondary checked baggage, and for what price? The price of $30 for just one kilogram is verry expensive; I need about 30 extra kilograms (actually, two checked bags). Business and First Class are also very expensive. Thanks!
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- Jarrod West April 12, 2021
  Hi Paul,
  Emirates does not appear to offer that option, as weight concept routes only allow you to purchase extra luggage by the kilogram. However, You can get a discount of 50% to 60% on the check‑in amount if you buy baggage in advance online.
  Reply
Soha dahab May 18, 2021
I’m traveling from Brazil Guarulhos airport to Sudan. My ticket has an allowance of 2 bags of 23 kg per bag. If I want each bag to be 32kg, how much will it cost? And also what the cost if I want to make an extra bag of 23kg?
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- Jarrod West May 19, 2021
  Hi Soha,
  For this route, each overweight bag would cost an additional $75, or $150 total. To bring an additional 23kg bag would cost $200. Safe travels!
  Reply
Rosariah May 25, 2021
Good morning! I’ll be traveling from Zambia to North Cyprus with Emirates economy class. What size and weight of the baggage is allowed ? Your quick response will be highly appreciated.
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- Jarrod West May 26, 2021
  Hi Rosariah,
  What type of economy ticket have you purchased? Emirates offers 4 different economy ticket types: Special, Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus. Your luggage allowance will vary based on which you purchased.
  Reply
Amel djenidi May 28, 2021
I’m traveling from Algeria to Uzbekistan with Emirates. I have 4 pieces of baggage, each is 23kg. How much will I pay for the extra baggage?
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- Jarrod West May 28, 2021
  Hi Amel,
  For this route, the charge should be $200 per extra piece of checked luggage.
  Reply
Shehla Kazmi June 6, 2021
I am traveling from Japan to Pakistan via Dubai and my ticket shows 40 kg baggage with economy class. Why is this? I checked the Emirates website but they say 35 kg max for economy. My transit time in Dubai is around 16 hours.
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- Jarrod West June 6, 2021
  Hi Shela,
  I cannot say for certain why your ticket states that you have an additional baggage allowance. Did you purchase additional baggage when you were making your booking by chance? If you want to make certain of your allowance before your flight I would give Emirates a call at 1-(800)-777-3999.
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Srihari Cattamanchi June 25, 2021
Good Morning! I am traveling from USA to Bangladesh by Emirates. I have an extra baggage of 32 kgs other than my allowances of two bags of 23 kgs. How much should I pay for the extra baggage if I book online for the extra bag with extra weight? I heard there is 50% discount for booking online for the extra baggage with Emirates. Please advise!
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- Jarrod West June 30, 2021
  Hi Srihari,
  For this route, the charge should be $200 per additional piece of luggage. Safe travels!
  Reply
Neo July 3, 2021
I will be traveling from China to Botswana by Emirates and according to my ticket my baggage allowance is 25kg but I have an extra bag that I want to carry with me. Do I purchase excess kgs or I purchase an extra piece?
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- Jarrod West July 7, 2021
  Hi Neo,
  For this route, you would purchase per kg at a rate of $40 per kg. But if you purchase online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight. Safe travels!
  Reply
Pratibha Gachchhadar July 20, 2021
I will be traveling from Manila to Nepal this august with Emirates airlines, and according to my ticket, my baggage allowance is 25kg plus 7kg hand baggage. But I have an extra 3kg that I want to carry with me. How much will it cost?
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- Jarrod West July 21, 2021
  Hi Pratibha,
  For this route, you should expect to pay $20 per extra kg for your luggage. Safe travels!
  Reply
Timothy September 2, 2021
I have a 40 kg allowance to the Philippines. Is it okay if I have 2 bags? One is 25 kg and the other is 15 kg.
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- Jarrod West September 3, 2021
  Hi Timothy,
  Yes, as long as the total weight is under 40 kg you should be fine to have 2 bags.
  Reply
Shabeena September 26, 2021
We are family of four travelling to Dubai from Bangkok in November. Since we are moving out for good we might have at least 100 kgs of excess baggage(not oversized). Possible to buy additional excess baggage online and how much would that be? Thank you
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- Jarrod West October 3, 2021
  Hi Shabeena,
  For a quote on that much additional baggage, I recommend you contact Emirates directly at 1-(800)-777-3999 for the most accurate answer.
  Reply
Viraj October 16, 2021
I’m traveling to Thailand from Srilanka. What is the cost per extra kg of luggage?
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- Jarrod West December 13, 2021
  Hi Viraj,
  The charge should be $15 per kg, but if purchased online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight.
  Reply
Elem October 25, 2021
I’m flying from Cyprus to Dubai. I am planning to take an Economy Saver ticket which allows me to take 25kg, but I would like to buy another 20kg of checked luggage. How much will cost me the online purchase cost me?
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- Jarrod West October 29, 2021
  Hi Elem,
  The charge for 20 kg of extra luggage for this route would be roughly $435 if you purchase online.
  Reply
Lucy opoku November 29, 2021
I’m traveling from Dubai to Ghana. I have an extra bag of 23kg. How much do I need to pay online?
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- Jarrod West November 30, 2021
  Hi Lucy,
  The charge for an extra bag should be $200.
  Reply

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