Qantas luggage allowance. Be well prepared before you fly

Last year over 21 million people flew with Qantas¹. If you’re thinking of joining them, it’s a good idea to know exactly what you can take with you so you can plan your packing effectively. To that end, we’re going to take a look at the Qantas baggage policy including the allowances, fees and charges.

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Qantas checked/hold luggage vs carry on?

Like most airlines, Qantas offers passengers carry on and checked baggage.

• Carry on luggage is taken onto the plane by the passenger. It’s usually smaller items that are kept in the overhead compartment during the flight.
• Checked baggage are bigger items like large suitcases that are stored in the cargo hold.

What is the baggage allowance with Qantas?

Your Qantas baggage allowance generally depends on your destination, fare class and rewards point status.

Here’s a look at the allowance for carry-on bags.²

You can also take one small personal item such as a handbag, camera or laptop in addition to your carry on allowance.²

Checked baggage also varies depending on your destination, fare class and rewards point status. Here’s what you can take on domestic flights.³

When it comes to international flights there are two ways to measure your luggage allowance - by weight and by piece.

Here’s the allowances for international routes excluding the Americas. You can see the allowance by weight and it** varies within each fare class depending** on your Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club status.³

For North and South American routes, Qantas bases the baggage allowance on the number of pieces, with a maximum weight of 32 kg per piece.³ See how it breaks down below.

To find out what your Qantas luggage allowance is you can look at your booking confirmation or check it on the Qantas website through the Manage booking section.

Qantas baggage limits

Qantas has maximum dimensions and weights allowed for carry on and check baggage. These limits help ensure bags can be easily and safely transported so apply to all passengers.

Qantas fees for excess or oversized luggage

If you want additional luggage you can buy it in advance when you make your booking or using the manage booking section of the Qantas website.⁴ Here are the prices for additional baggage, keeping in mind that no single piece can weigh more than 32 kg.⁷

Here’s what you’ll be charged if your bags are found to be overweight or oversized at the airport.⁴

Taking sports equipment or musical instruments on Qantas

It’s possible to fly musical instruments with Qantas depending on the size. Hard shell instrument cases weighing less than 7 kg and smaller than 85 cm x 34 cm x 23 cm in dimension count as carry on.⁵ Instruments that are larger than this can be checked in or transported in an extra seat you’ve purchased.

Sporting equipment can usually be taken as part of your checked baggage allowance although there are a few item specific rules. Here’s some examples.⁶

• Snow boards must be in a protective bag
• Fishing rods should be stored in a PVC cylinder with screw ends, PVC plumbing or electrical tubing
• Golf bags are exempt from the normal dimension restrictions

Baby and Infant baggage allowance on Qantas

With Qantas there are a few differences between the baggage allowance for children and infants, compared to adults.

Here’s what they can have as carry on.²

• Children - Same allowance as adults
• Infants - No allowance but food and nappies can be carried in addition to the adult’s allowance.

If you’re travelling with a stroller you can take it in the cabin provided it weighs less than 7 kg and folds within the maximum carry on dimensions². In this case the stroller counts as part of the adults carry on allowance.

Checked baggage varies depending on where you’re going.³

Here’s some of the things considered child or infant items, keeping in mind they can weigh up to 32 kg each.³

• Collapsible stroller
• Car seat
• Collapsible bassinet
• Baby capsule

Keep in mind

When flying with luggage make sure you know the relevant size and weight restrictions so you can plan accordingly and avoid the stress of discovering you’re over the limit at the airport.

It's also a good idea to buy a hand-held luggage scale so you can see how much your bags weigh anytime you wish.

Alternatively, you could use the scales at a non-occupied baggage dropoff desk at the airport if they’re available.

Contacting Qantas

Here’s how you can get in touch with Qantas if you have any questions.

• Call 13 13 13 within Australia
• From overseas call the regional phone number

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