What size checked luggage is allowed on international flights

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What is the maximum size for check in luggage?
Are 29 inch suitcases allowed on planes?
How big is a 62 inch checked bag?
Can you check a 30 inch suitcase?

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This table gives the free baggage limits for a standard economy passenger on these airlines. Note that for trans-pacific routes, the standard baggage allowance for most airlines increases from 20kg to 32kg, and may include two checked bags. Approach the table below with some care, realizing that airlines may change allowances or fees charged unpredictably.

Up-to-date, detailed baggage allowances can be found on each airline's website, or on baggage resource websites such as Airline-Baggage-Fees.com or note links to airline web sites offered by SeatGuru.

Airline	Carry-on baggage limits	Hold baggage limits
Aer Lingus	55x40x24cm, 10kg	1 free 23kg bag 158cm cubed, zero free allowance within Europe
Air Canada	55x40x23cm (9x15.5x21.5in), 10kg (22lb), plus personal item that goes to an maximum size of 16x33x43cm (6x13x17in)	1x23kg transatlantic, others vary depending on route.
Air France	55x35x25cm, 12kg, plus 1 handbag/laptop	20kg but varies on some routes
Air New Zealand	115cm total, 7kg + thin laptop pouch	1x23kg or 2x23kg according to route
Alaska Airlines	61x43x25cm, 5kg	22.6kg -Baggage fees apply
Alitalia	55x35x25cm, 5kg	20kg or 2x23kg according to route
American Airlines	56x36x23cm (22x14x9in) plus an Personal Item
Aurigny Air Services	43x30x18cm, 10kg (6kg some routes)	20kg
British Airways	56x45x25cm	90x75x43cm, 23kg x 1 UK domestic/short-haul, 23kg x 2 long-haul
Delta Air Lines	115cm total (56x36x23cm) plus one personal item	22.6kg - baggage fees apply
Easyjet	45cm x 36cm x 20cm 15kg / upgrade 56 x 45 x 25 cm 15kg	20kg total for up to 8 bags / 32kg max pooling
Emirates	55x38x20cm, 10kg	30kg in Economy, but check with codeshares
Etihad	56x26x23cm, 7kg plus one personal item	23kg in Economy
Finnair	56x45x25cm, 8kg	20kg, or 2x32kg to USA & Canada
Garuda Indonesia	56x36x23cm, 7kg plus laptop or beauty case	domestic: 20kg for economy / 30kg for business. international: 30kg for both economy and business. Weight limit is regardless of luggage #.
Iberia	55x40x20cm, 10kg	23kg, or 2x23kg for Americas, Africa & Middle East. For European flight, overweight charge is €15 per bag, regardless of extra weight. Items over 32kg are not accepted at all.
Icelandair	55x40x20cm	20kg
Jet2	56x45x25cm, 10kg plus underseat hand bag, backpack, laptop bag or similar.	22kg each. 32kg max pooling.
KLM	55x35x25cm, 12kg	20kg or 2x32kg on some routes[1]
Lufthansa	55x40x20cm or foldable garment bag, 8kg	20kg (more on long haul)
Manx2	55x35x20cm, 10kg	0
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	55x40x20cm, 5kg	0
Norwegian	55x40x23cm, 10kg	2x20kg
Qantas	115cm (56x36x23cm), 7kg + laptop	30kg with exceptions between Singapore-Narita, Singapore-Haneda and Singapore-Helsinki
Qatar	50x37x25, 7kg	30kg or 2x23kg transatlantic
Ryanair	Free Underseat bag 40cm x 25cm x20cm No weight limit / upgrade 55x40x20cm, 10kg	0
SAS Scandinavian Airlines	55x40x23cm, 8kg	23kg (30 kg on business+long haul)
Singapore Airlines	dimensions vary[2], 7kg	30kg or 2x23kg according to route
South African Airways	115cm total, 8kg	20kg
TAM Airlines	115cm total, 5kg	2 items, each max 32kg and 158cm max dimensions (international flight)
Tui	55x40x20cm, 10kg	Standard 15kg over max 5 bags each / upgrades to 23kg or 25kg / Max 25kg pooling
Turkish Airlines [3]	23x40x55cm, 8 kg plus one personal item (handbag, camera, laptop, stroller etc.)	Domestic: 15/20/25kg for economy. International kg concept (Europe, Middle East, Asia): 20/30 (40 for students) kg for economy. International piece concept (USA, Canada, South America, Japan): 2x23kg for economy. One piece cannot exceed 32 kg.
United Airlines	56x35x23cm (22x14x9in) Plus an Personal bag	22.6kg -Baggage fees apply
Virgin Atlantic Airways	56x36x23cm, 10kg	2 items, each max 23kg and 158cm max dimensions
IATA recommendation	56x45x18cm	158cm max dimension (height+width+length), 32kg per item

Airlines often operate the "Piece Concept" for flights to and from the USA and Canada. This generally allows passengers 2 pieces of checked baggage, each up to 23kg. Elsewhere in the world the same airlines will operate the "Weight Concept", e.g., one bag of up to 20kg. For more discussion, see Fundamentals of flying#How much should I pack?

These variations mean you should ensure that you clearly understand your baggage allowances and any additional fees for any initial or continuing flight.

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What is the maximum size for check in luggage?

Checked bags must be no longer than 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) and must weigh under 40 pounds. Bags weighing more than 40 pounds will incur additional charges per bag per direction. Bags weighing 41-50 pounds will cost you $50 more and bags weighing 51-100 pounds will cost $100 more.

Are 29 inch suitcases allowed on planes?

So always remember to get a suitcase below 62 linear inches and make sure that the wheels and handles are included in these measurements. Most 32, 31, 30, 29-inch and about half of 28-inch bags will be over this limit.

How big is a 62 inch checked bag?

Most commonly, checked luggage will have a size restriction of 62 linear inches (height + width + length) and a weight limit of 50 or 70 lbs.

Can you check a 30 inch suitcase?

Checked Luggage The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for checking through is: 27" x 21" x 14". Airline carriers will allow overweight, oversize or additional baggage for additional fees.