Qantas Baggage Allowance
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Qantas Carry-on Allowance:
International flights, Economy: 1 x 7 kg (15 lbs); 115 cm (45 in) in total dimensions OR one non-rigid garment bag; 185 cm (73 in). Higher fares: 2 x 7 kg; 115 cm OR 1 x 115 cm bag, plus 1 garment bag.
Australian domestic: EITHER two bags with total dimensions no greater than 105 cm (41 in) OR one bag measuring 105 cm, plus one non-rigid garment bag measuring no more than 185 cm (73 in) OR one bag with total dimensions of 115 cm (45 in). Bags must weigh no more than 7 kg (15 lbs) each.
On Dash 8 services, passengers may carry on board one item of hand luggage measuring no more than 105 cm (41 in) in total dimensions, and weighing no more than 7 kg (15 lbs).
Qantas Additional Carry-On Allowances
Passengers may also bring on board a small personal item, such as a handbag or laptop (in a thin bag). They may also carry on board an overcoat, small camera, a reasonable amount of reading material, and a small amount of duty free (where allowed).
Qantas Carry On Baggage Allowance for Infants
Infants are not given a carry-on baggage allowance, but the accompanying adult may bring a nappy bag in addition to their own allowance.
Qantas Carry On and Musical Instruments
A musical instrument weighing no more than 7 kg may be placed in the overhead locker. The instrument must fit within the allowable dimensions above. A larger instrument can be brought on board as a bulky item if an extra seat is purchased for it. In Economy, the total dimensions of a bulky item in its own seat must not exceed 158 cm (62 in).
Qantas Checked Baggage Allowance:
International flights (not N/S America), Economy: Up to 30 kg (66 lbs) across a number of bags, free of charge. Total dimensions of each bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 in). Premium Economy/ Business: 40 kg (88 lbs). First: 50 kg (110 lbs).
Flights to/from N/S America, Economy/ Premium Economy: 2 x 23 kg (50 lbs); total dimensions of the two pieces must not exceed 270 cm (106 in), Business/ First: 3 x 32 kg (70 lbs); total dimensions of the three pieces must not exceed 405 cm (159 in).
Australian domestic flights, Economy: One piece of checked baggage, included with ticket. Maximum 23 kg (50 lbs) and total dimensions of 140 cm (55 in). Business: 2 x 32 kg (70 lbs).(Exceptions apply on smaller aircraft and a small number of routes).
Qantas Checked baggage Allowance for Infants
Infants are not given a checked allowance on domestic flights, but are allowed one piece with total maximum dimensions of 115 cm (45 in) and up to 10 kg (22 lbs) on international flights to/from North/ South America. On most other international flights, they are permitted 10 kg across a number of bags (except on certain aircraft/ routes). Three additional items may also be carried for infants (including on domestic flights), such as a pushchair/ cot/ car seat.
Qantas Checked Baggage and Excess Baggage Fees
If a bag exceeds pre-purchased baggage allowances, the following fees are charged at the airport:
Australian domestic: A$90 for first extra piece, A$90 for the second and subsequent pieces; $50 for each piece weighing over 23 kg.
Between Australia and New Zealand, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea: A$20 per kg
Between Australia and Asia: A$35 per kg
Between Asia and London: A$60 per kg
Between Australia and Dubai: A$55 per kg
Between Australia and South Africa, and Europe: A$80 per kg
To the Americas: A$185 per extra piece; A$75 for any single piece weighing more than your pre-purchased baggage allowance.
From the Americas: US$175 per extra piece; US$75 for any single piece weighing more than your pre-purchased baggage allowance.
Qantas Checked Baggage and Sporting Equipment, etc.
Exceptional items, such as sporting equipment and musical instruments form part of your checked baggage allowance. Some equipment and large musical instruments may need to travel as freight, such as surfboards measuring over 277 cm (109 inches), or 240 cm (94 inches) on QantasLink Dash 8 flights. Freight charges apply.
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