Checked baggage at a glance (economy, UK long-haul)
| Airline | Standard economy | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIA | 2 × 23kg | 7kg | Generous on UK–Pakistan routes |
| Emirates | 25–35kg by fare tier | 7kg | Special fares can be 25kg — check the tier |
| Qatar Airways | 25–30kg by fare tier | 7kg | 2×23kg on many Indian-subcontinent fares |
| Turkish Airlines | 2 × 23kg (most UK routes) | 8kg | Consistently generous |
| British Airways | 1 × 23kg (Basic: none) | 23kg total | Hand-baggage-only fares exclude checked bags |
| Saudia | 2 × 23kg | 7kg | Zamzam water carried separately on return |
| Air India | 25–30kg | 7kg | Varies by fare family |
Allowances vary by fare class and route — the figures above reflect the most common economy fares we issue from the UK. Your e-ticket always states the exact allowance, and we highlight it on every ATW quote.
Excess baggage: what it really costs
Paying at the airport is the most expensive way to carry weight: £40–£100 per extra bag or per 5kg block depending on the airline. Pre-purchasing online typically halves that, and buying extra allowance at ticketing time (ask us) is cheaper still.
If you regularly fly heavy — wedding season, gifts, returning students — choose the airline by its baggage maths, not just the headline fare. A £40-cheaper ticket with a 25kg allowance loses instantly against a 2×23kg fare.
Three rules that save money at check-in
- ·Weigh bags at home — airport scales settle arguments, always in the airline's favour
- ·Distribute weight across travellers on one booking: most carriers pool the family allowance at check-in
- ·Keep dense items (books, tins, tools) in cabin baggage where only size, not weight, is usually policed on long-haul