Saudi Airlines allows you to bring a carry-on according to the fare class in which you booked your ticket. First and Business class passengers are allowed to travel with an extra piece of carry-on under Saudi Airlines baggage policy international. At the same time, Economy class passengers are allowed to travel with only one piece of carry-on. The weight of the carry-on permitted for First and Business on Saudia is also more. The airline is generous enough to allow all passengers one personal item. But, this must be easily adjustable beneath the seat in front of the passengers. In this HolidayGlobes we will discuss how the airline charges passengers for baggage.
Does Saudi Airlines allow Two Checked Bags?
The number of checked bags allowed will also depend on the type of ticket you booked. All passengers booked on Saudia will be able to travel with up to 2 bags. The weight allowed for each bag will depend on the fare class. Economy and Business passengers are allowed to travel bags of 23 and 32 kg each. An extra bag is included in the Saudi Airlines baggage allowance of passengers having frequent flyer status.
1 additional bag of 23 kg. - Economy ticket holders having Elite/Elite Plus members.
1 additional bag of 32 kg. - For Elite/Elite Plus members with First or Business tickets.
You will have to get an extra baggage voucher when the number of checked bags exceeds baggage allowance Saudi Airlines. You can call the airline at 1-800-472-8342 to know how to travel with extra baggage. Our executives available +1-888-595-2181 can also help you with baggage requirements.
How much Baggage is Allowed in Saudi Airlines International?
You are not supposed to travel with luggage exceeding the baggage allowance of your ticket. The weight of carry-on bag and briefcase should not be more than 12 kg and 9 kg for First and Business class flyers. A 7 kg handbag is allowed for Economy passengers. If a carry-on doesn’t meet the size and weight limit prescribed by the airline, you will have to check them. You may have to pay baggage fees if your ticket doesn’t allow you to travel with another checked bag.
Passengers with renal failure are allowed to travel with 8 checked bags free of charge. The free baggage allowance will not be mentioned on the ticket. Patients looking for free baggage allowance will have to show documents pertaining to their illness. The airline staff will ask the passenger to show a special card issued by the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation or an approved medical report explaining that the passenger is a renal failure patient.
Passengers with checked bags exceeding the size and weight limit will have to pay a baggage fee according to Saudi Airlines baggage policy international. The total baggage fee will be the sum of fees charged for extra bag and the overweight or oversized bag fee. Here are the scenarios when you will have to pay a fee.
Overweight bags - Bags exceeding 158 cm and up to 205 cm will require you to pay an overweight bag fee. Bags up to 300 cm in dimensions will be accepted subject to payment of additional charges. You will have to book a bag exceeding 300 cm with cargo.
Oversized bag - Bags exceeding 23 kg may require you to pay charges. You can buy an extra bag of up to 32 kg. Bags exceeding 32 kg will not be accepted.
You can save up to 30 percent if you pre-pay for the extra bags online. The airline can be reached at 1-800-472-8342 for details on how to get pre-paid baggage. Our HolidayGlobes executives available at +1-888-595-2181 can also assist you with your baggage requirements.
