The weight limit for checked bags generally depends on the airline and the travel class, but common standards for 2025 are as follows:
- Economy Class: Typically allows one checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs) in weight.
- Premium Economy: Usually allows two checked bags, each up to 23 kg.
- Business and First Class: Usually allow two or three checked bags, each up to 32 kg (70 lbs).
For example:
- Lufthansa permits 23 kg per bag in Economy and up to 32 kg in Business and First Class, with a maximum of 158 cm in total dimensions (length + width + height)
- British Airways allows 23 kg per bag in Economy and Premium Economy, and 32 kg per bag in Business and First Class
- Emirates allows checked bags up to 23 kg in Economy and 32 kg in Business and First Class, with similar dimension limits
- American Airlines and many other airlines set the overweight limit at 32 kg (70 lbs) per checked bag, with size limits around 158 cm (62 inches) in total dimensions
Some airlines may charge additional fees for bags exceeding these weight limits or for extra bags beyond the allowance
. In summary, the typical maximum weight limit for a single checked bag is 23 kg (50 lbs) for Economy and 32 kg (70 lbs) for Business and First Class passengers, with size limits usually around 158 cm (62 inches) total dimensions. Overweight or oversized bags usually incur extra fees or may be refused
