Also known as cargo or hold luggage, checked baggage is what’s transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft. You have to check it at the airport, and pick it up once you land.
Different airlines have different limits on baggage size, so we’ll show you the size allowed for your itinerary.
Some airlines or itineraries offer free checked baggage, but in most cases you’ll need to pay extra to add it to your itinerary.
Checking your baggage in
Before your flight, you have to bring checked baggage to the airline’s check-in desk. The airline staff will weigh it and send it to the aircraft.
At some airports, there is also a dedicated baggage drop area. If you’re already checked in, you can skip the line at the check-in desk and leave your baggage at the drop area.
Picking up your baggage
You pick up your baggage at baggage claim after you land. Look for the belt with your flight number.
Connections
If you have a self-transfer between flights, you need to collect and recheck the baggage between these flights. If your connections are covered by the airline, they'll automatically transfer your baggage between the connecting flights.