Baggage allowance FAQs

Got a question about baggage?

• How do I know what the baggage allowance on my flight is?

  When making your booking online, the Netflights.com website will display the baggage allowance for your flight. Once your booking is confirmed you can find information on baggage on your e-ticket or on the airline information page here.

• Is the baggage allowance shown on my ticket per person?

  Yes, the baggage allowance shown on your ticket is per person, with the exception of infants who do not qualify for baggage allowance.

• What does 'PC' stand for on my e-ticket?

  If your baggage allowance is showing 'PC' this stands for piece, e.g. 1 piece of luggage. Click here to see an example (opens in a new tab). If you need more information on the airline's weight allowance, you'll find it here.

• What size suitcase can I take?

  You will be able to find this information for your airline on the Netflights.com airline information page.

• How do I know what hand luggage I can take?

  You will be able to find this information for your airline on the Netflights.com airline information page.

• How do I find out about extra baggage charges?

  You will be able to find this information for your airline on the Netflights.com airline information page.

• Can I take golf clubs / bikes / skis / a musical instrument or other special items?

  You will need to check with the airline prior to travel to ensure that you will be able to take these items. In some cases additional charges may apply. Click here for links to airlines.

• Can I take my child’s cot / pram / pushchair / child seat?

  The majority of carriers will allow one item free of charge, however please check with your airline before travel. Please find airline links here.

• Will I need to collect my bags if I change planes on route to my destination?

  For the majority of international flights with an immediate connection, your baggage will be tagged to your destination country if you are travelling on the same airline or on an inter-carrier agreement eg. KLM/Air France.

  There are a number of exceptions to this rule.
  
  1. When travelling to the USA, you will need to collect your baggage at the first entry point and clear US immigration, then follow the transfer signs to re-check your baggage for your next flight.
  2. If you are travelling on separate tickets you may need to re-check your baggage.
  
  If in doubt ask at the check-in desk and check the baggage tag information.

• What items are restricted in hand luggage?

  Please find the most up-to-date government information on hand luggage restrictions below, please note, some destinations may have additional restrictions.

  www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/overview

• What baggage allowance does an infant receive?

  Unless occupying their own seat and paying a child fare, infants do not receive a checked or hand baggage allowance. Airlines do commonly permit a number of items such as pushchairs, prams, carrycots and car-seats to be carried free of charge, however the number of items varies by airline. We recommend that you check this directly with your chosen airline to ensure this meets your requirements. Take a look at our Airline Information page for airline website links.

• Can I pay for an extra bag at the airport?

  Please check with your chosen airline if they permit additional baggage to be added at the airport. In most instances this will be possible, however not all airlines permit this. Find Airline Information links here.

• Can I carry electrical items in my hand luggage?

  Please refer to your chosen airlines website regarding restricted items for both checked and carry-on baggage. Find Airline Information links here.

• What does 1 checked bag mean?

  One checked bag means that one piece of hold luggage is included in your ticket price. To check the exact allowance, please refer to the airline page (links below).

• Does my flight include baggage?

  Any baggage allowance included in your flight ticket price will be clearly shown through the booking journey on Netflights.com. If you have any queries prior to confirming your purchase, you can find link to your chosen airlines baggage pages on our help & contact - baggage - baggage allowances page or by clicking here

• Do I need to re-check-in my bags?

  For any connecting flight purchased and travelling with the same airline throughout, once checked in at the departure point your baggage should be checked through to your final destination without the need for you to collect it.

  There are a few occasions which might require you to collect your baggage and re-check-in before connecting.

  1. Immigration authorities require this at your first point of entry to a country. Travel to the USA for example requires all passengers to reclaim their baggage for security and checking purposes prior to onward connecting travel.

  2. Travelling on a through ticket involving multiple airlines. In most instances, alliance partners such as British Airways and American Airlines (BA - AA) or Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines (VS - DL) work as part of code-sharing agreements and as such will check baggage to your final destination. If you are travelling with multiple airlines such as BA - VS where no agreement exists then you will need to recheck your baggage for your connecting flight.

  3. You are travelling a separate tickets (applicable to additional flight purchases usually purchased independently to connect with other flights unless all travelling with the same carrier).